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 Place du Tertre at midnight -
look how peaceful! by BeatChick, 4 more photos
then perhaps you can watch the sunrise over Paris on the edges of the Place du Tertre, perhaps down rue Calvaire the street that is also stairs. Or come in the evening after the crowds have gone away and enjoy the Place then. It's especially peaceful at midnight
To avoid the grasping artist (and they're not all like that) the easiest thing to do is avoid eye contact. If they reach out for you move away.
Montmartre is a large area, noted for it's "village-like" atmosphere. Go down the side streets, visit the area around Au Lapin Agile, Le Clos Montmartre, Cimetiere St-Vincent (rue des Saules & rue St-Vincent) or to the area to the east and down from Sacre-Coeur or even the area behind this monumental church for some peace & quiet.
Or hunt down the sites associated with Amelie to feel more of the Montmartrois flavor. Or shop at the rue Lepic street market!
Montmartre is so much more than Sacre-Coeur or the artists' square.
One of the photos features La Mere Catherine where the term "bistro" was first used for a place that prepared quick meals. The Russians who were occupying this area in the late 1800s would stomp on their tables shouting out "bistro, bistro" ("quickly, quickly") in order to get their food faster!
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 Dancing? I dont think so by ettenaj
Dont buy one, they look very cute and quite impressive, but it is another con. They seem to dance to the music, kind of magically, but when you get them home and undo them you find a paper cut out that you have to tie a piece of cotton to, to make it "Dance " Conned again!!!!
Found near to Louvre
Dont be fooled, as our unusaul gifts ended up in the bin!!!!! Leave a Comment
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Street artists are everywhere, but I did not expect hassle in the evening, sitting down outside a cafe. An artist wanted to draw my boyfriend and my portrait together and WOULD NOT take no for an answer! He must have tried for a good half an hour, sitting right next to us, even started to draw me, kept lowering the price, but finally gave in. It did kind of ruin my birthday, but we can at least look back and see the funny side.
As long as you can stay firm, it's ok. Don't be put off visiting the Place Du Tertre, as we did make another visit a few days later, during the day with a lot of crowds around! Leave a Comment
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 by kunchik
If you'd like to sit for this, the artist can give you happy expression even if you're bored out of your mind...just take a look at the little girl in the photo below...
I'm sure she'd rather be eating ice cream or playing! Leave a Comment
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 Artist by TinKan
Shop around with each and watch them work to get the quality that you want as some of them are just faking it and are just reselling work done by others. Leave a Comment
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 My non-original drawing
:) by Dee22
I bought this drawing of the Eiffel Tower near Louvre in the summer in 2003 - and as I came back one year later, I saw the exact same drawings different places!
These are beautiful and I don't regreat buying it - it's just not original. By the way, if you are going to buy a drawing anyway - always try to get a lower price!
I know it's possible...if the salesman doesn't agree, just start to walk :)
A certain way to get a truely original drawing from Paris is to go to Place du Tertre at Montmartre and let them draw you - this is a bit more expenisve though, but a good souvenier to bring home! Leave a Comment
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 Place du Tertre by barryg23
I've tried to avoid this square the last few times I've been in Montmartre. Every time I return there seems to be an even greater concentration of shops and restaurants aimed at tourists. If you go for a drink or a meal here you'll pay well over the odds though that doesn't seem to deter the thousands who visit. The square is also well known for its street-artists who charge inordinate amount for their pictures.
Try not to buy anything here.
Try visiting some of Montmartre's quieter streets nearby. There will be less people around and you'll get better deals. Leave a Comment
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 Its like looking in the
mirror! by clueless83
If you are approached then just tell them you've already been drawn by another artist.
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 Portrait by barryg23
One particular guy (pictured) offered to caricature my brother for free, as he wanted a sample to display to potential customers. 'Fine', we said. So off he went and drew a picture of Kevin, which came out pretty well in fact. He then had the guile to ask for 100 Francs. We laughed and said not a chance. But as it was a good picture we gave him 20F.
Find out the price up front and pay no more at the end regardless of what they ask for.
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