Workshop apartment of Suzanne Valadon and Maurice Utrillo

The workshop apartment of Suzanne Valadon and Maurice Utrillo in Montmartre features large windows overlooking the Renoir Garden with original furnishings from their period. The rooms preserve painting supplies and personal objects that reflect how both artists worked and lived.

The two lived in this apartment from 1912 to 1926, during which time they created major works depicting Parisian life. These years were crucial for Valadon to establish herself as an independent artist.

The rooms show how Valadon moved from being an artist's model to creating her own paintings in this space. You can see how both artists managed their daily lives while working on their art.

The apartment is located at 12 rue Cortot and opens daily with guided tours available in multiple languages. It helps to arrive early in the day to see the rooms with fewer crowds and in better light.

The space holds Valadon's original easel and various personal objects that show how both artists worked each day. These intimate details offer a rare glimpse into their actual creative practices.

Location: 18th arrondissement of Paris

Inception: 20 century

Official opening: 2014

Part of: Musée de Montmartre

Website: https://museedemontmartre.fr

GPS coordinates: 48.88772,2.34062

Latest update: December 10, 2025 20:01