Montmartre in Paris in Département de Paris, Île-de-France, France — Western Europe

The Republic of Montmartre and Skadarlija - Twinning

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, April 12, 2025

1. The Republic of Montmartre and Skadarlija - Twinning Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

le 29 septembre 2013
La République de Montmartre célèbre le jumelage avec «Skadarlija», quartier bohème de Belgrade et l'amitié franco-serbe

Republique Montmartre · Skadarlija Belgrade

(English translation:)

September 29, 2013
The Republic of Montmartre celebrated its twinning with "Skadarlija," a bohemian district of Belgrade, and Franco-Serbian friendship.

Republique Montmartre · Skadarlija Belgrade

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Notable Events. A significant historical date for this entry is September 29, 2013.

Location. 48° 53.228′ N, 2° 20.39′ E. Marker is in Paris, Île-de-France, in Département de Paris. It is in Montmartre. It is at the intersection of Rue Saint-Rustique and Rue des Saules, on the right when traveling east on Rue Saint-Rustique. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 18 Rue Saint-Rustique, Paris, Île-de-France 75018, France. Touch for directions.

Regionally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

Europe,

the European Union,

Atlantic Europe,

the Schengen Area,

Western Europe,

a coastal Mediterranean country,

and the Western World.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once a French colony

and also the Roman Empire.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: La Bonne Franquette (here, next to this marker); Le Consulat (here, next to this marker); Le Tire-Bouchon Cabaret

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(a few steps from this marker); La mire du Nord / The Northern Meridian Post (within shouting distance of this marker); La Folie Sandrin (within shouting distance of this marker); Louis Renault (within shouting distance of this marker); Bistro (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Musée de Montmartre (about 90 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Paris.

Also see . . .
1. République de Montmartre (Wikipedia, in French). Excerpt (in translation):

In November 1920, Joé Bridge, a draftsman and printer, and several other artists and art enthusiasts, including Adolphe Willette, Jean-Louis Forain, Francisque Poulbot, Maurice Neumont, Louis Morin, Maurice Millière, Raoul Guérin, and Jules Depaquit, decided to extend the spirit of the Free Commune of Montmartre by creating a Republic of Montmartre.

The goal was not political. Navigating between nostalgia and modernity, it aimed to assert a distinctive community identity centered on mutual aid and sociability, going beyond the festive character already emphasized by the commune, and to try to limit urban encroachment on the village of Montmartre. The Republic of Montmartre clearly included a charitable
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, April 12, 2025

2. The Republic of Montmartre and Skadarlija - Twinning Marker - wide view
The marker is visible here mounted to the exterior of the headquarters of the République de Montmartre.
dimension for the various residents of the Butte. On May 7, 1921, this Republic of Montmartre filed its statutes.

(Submitted on December 30, 2025.)

2. Mélenn infiltrates the Republic of Montmartre (Youtube, 8:21). “For the Tour de France of Micronations, Mélenn explores the Republic of Montmartre, a territory asserting its independence in the heart of the capital.” (Submitted on December 30, 2025.)

Additional keywords. micronation

Credits. This page was last revised on December 30, 2025. It was originally submitted on December 30, 2025, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 58 times since then and 36 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 30, 2025, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.