Painters, composers, writers, many artists have lived in the 9th arrondissement of Paris near Montmartre or Pigalle at some point in their lives. We therefore wanted to take you on a journey through the art and history of this district that is so close to our hearts.
Gainsbourg lived with his family at number 11 bis of the rue Chaptal, not far from the famous rue des Martyrs. This family flat was occupied from 1932 to 1972 and it was here that Serge Gainsbourg grew up, going to the nursery school which was just on the opposite pavement. Today you will find the charming Musée de la Vie Romantique for a peaceful visit away from the Parisian buzz.
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The impressionist painter Auguste Renoir lived 10 minutes walk from Maison Mère, at 33 rue de la Rochefoucauld from 1897 to 1902. You can also visit the Montmartre Museum or Renoir's Gardens, located on rue de Cortot in the 18th arrondissement for a cultural stopover. Eugène Delacroix as for him lived from 1844 to 1857 near the Church of Notre Dame de Lorette, 10 minutes walk from the Saint Lazare station.
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George Sand aka Amantine Aurore Lucile Dupin de Francueil and Chopin lived part of their tumultuous history near the Square d'Orléans on rue Taitbout. François Truffaut lived at 33 rue de Navarin and it was in the old district of La Nouvelle Athènes, below Pigalle, that the film "Les 400 coups" was shot.
©Maison Mère - The bests spots to picnic in Paris
And if you want to discover today's artists, don't hesitate to drop by the lifestyle hotel Maison Mère, which is also a temporary art gallery and concept store showcasing our favorite artists of the moment. Thursday night is also music day at Hey Honey, our restaurant & cocktail bar, as jazz takes over the place with an artist every week, come on Honey!
