Le Passe-Muraille

Interesting art for all the world to see! Lucked out going when it was raining a bit, as no one was around! Worth the trek...but it is uphill...so wear comfortable foot wear

Unique sculpture in such a fun little part of Paris. I've been to Paris twice before and this was my first time visiting Montmartre and I will definitely return to spend more time in the area.

A very impressive sculpture of the man walking through the wall. But what amazes me even more is that Montmartre is filled with talented people. I love this place so much

On the way to the Sacré-Cœur, I saw an interesting statue which is a man half trapped in a wall. Later, I get to know that there is a novel about a man with the ability to phase through walls finds himself caught in mid-pass after a series of vicious tricks, and this is an homage work to it.

As I stood before the sculpture, I was immediately struck by its detailing and the meticulous craftsmanship that went into its creation. The sculpture's ability to effortlessly blend human form with an otherworldly concept of passing through walls was nothing short of breathtaking. The delicate interplay of light and shadow on the sculpture's surface added an ethereal quality, enhancing its mystique. A handshake is said to bring good luck !

While wandering through Montmartre in Paris, I was captivated by the "Le Passe-Muraille" statue, inspired by Marcel Aymé's tale of Dutilleul, a man with the ability to walk through walls. The bronze artwork, showcasing him mid-emergence from a wall, perfectly captures the surreal nature of the story. Not only a testament to the city's love for art and literature but also a must-visit for those seeking unique gems in the City of Love. An unforgettable blend of fiction and reality in the heart of Montmartre!

Interesting and fun sculpture of a well dressed man who is coming out of the wall. This sculpture is located in a cosy area.

One of the many "hidden" works in Montmartre that is worth a visit, walking around this area is great for finding these little "treasures".

Le Passe-Muraille (Iiterally "the passer-through-walls") is a cool (and quick) site to visit in Montmartre based on the "Le Passe-muraille" French short story published by Marcel Aymé in 1941. The story has been translated to English as "The Man who Could Walk through Walls" and immortalized in metal & stone here by French sculptor (and actor) Jean Marais. What's especially cool about the statue placed in 1989 is that it is literally within a wall in front of the author Marcel Aymé's house. It's located on Rue Norvins not far from the legendary Le Moulin de la Galette restaurant and down the hill from Basilique du Sacré-Cœur. Stopping by to take a picture or two is not only free, but cool to be reminded of the story about a man who could walk through walls. The story goes that a man named Dutilleul living in Montmartre discovers he has the ability to pass effortlessly through walls. He visits a doctor for a cure who prescribes a medicine which he never takes. Later, Dutilleul uses his power to take revenge on his manager before becoming a successful burglar known throughout the city as "The Lone Wolf" famous for repeated escapes from prison ... thanks to his unique ability to walk through walls. Eventually, he falls in love with a beautiful woman with a jealous husband who locks his wife in her bedroom each night ... which does not deter Dutilleul from visiting her while the husband is away. Of course, the story takes a dramatic turn when Dutilleul takes medicine for a headache that turns out to be the old pills from the doctor to cure his ability to pass through walls. The pills have no immediate effect and he visits his secret lover only to discover upon leaving that there is a growing resistance with each wall he goes through ... until he reaches the final outer wall ... only to become trapped in the wall on Rue Norvins ... where we can visit him today.