At the beginning of the 20th century, Montparnasse became one of the great creative laboratories of modern art. Painters, sculptors, writers and photographers from around the world gathered in its studios and cafés. From Hôtel Le Six, follow in the footsteps of the artistic movement that profoundly shaped the history of Paris.

 

When Montparnasse Attracted Artists from Around the World

Begin your walk at the Académie de la Grande Chaumière, founded in 1904. Some of the greatest names in modern art passed through its studios, including Modigliani, Chagall, Soutine, Giacometti, Foujita and Louise Bourgeois. More than 120 years after its creation, the academy continues to preserve this spirit of freedom and artistic experimentation.

Continue towards Boulevard du Montparnasse. At the beginning of the last century, artists gathered in its now legendary cafés, where conversations about art and ideas often continued late into the night.

Further away, La Ruche, in the 15th arrondissement, was another extraordinary centre of creativity. Chagall, Soutine, Brancusi and Zadkine are among the many artists associated with this famous community of studios.

 

 

An Artistic Walk from Le Six

Located at 14 rue Stanislas, between Luxembourg and Montparnasse, Hôtel Le Six is ideally situated for exploring this artistic heritage on foot.

After your walk, return to the hotel’s welcoming atmosphere or enjoy a relaxing break in its spa and hammam.

With its historic studios, legendary cafés and memories of the École de Paris, Montparnasse still bears the traces of an extraordinary era when just a few Parisian streets brought together the artists who would go on to revolutionise modern art.

 

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Le Six Paris, 4-star Hotel & Spa in the heart of 6th arrondissement