What’s cooler than exploring Paris’s most iconic neighborhood during the 2024 Olympics? Doing it in a retro Citroën 2CV – the quirky French car that defined post-war freedom. 🌸 CGTN hitched a ride with Parisi Tours to uncover Montmartre’s secrets, blending history, art, and pure Parisian charm.
Why the 2CV? 🏁
Born in 1948, this \"Deux Chevaux\" (two horses) wasn’t just a car – it was a revolution. For decades, it zipped farmers, artists, and dreamers across Europe. Our ride? Marie-Jeanne, a mint-green 1976 model still turning heads. \"Montmartre is Paris’s soul,\" says guide Antoine. \"And this car? It’s like time travel.\"
Hidden Gems & Iconic Views 🎨
Beyond Sacré-Cœur’s dazzling domes, we discovered Picasso’s old studio, windmills painted by Van Gogh, and Renoir’s vineyard-turned-museum. Locals swear \"there’s more Montmartre in Paris than Paris in Montmartre\" – and after dodging crowds for serene cobblestone alleys, we believe it.
Olympic Spotlight 🌍
With 15 million visitors expected for the Games, Paris is flexing its cultural muscles. \"The world will see our beauty,\" smiles Antoine, parking Marie-Jeanne near Sacré-Cœur’s panoramic vistas. Pro tip: Skip the metro – this vintage ride’s the ultimate Instagram catalyst. 📸
