Wall of Love
Area Mural wall displaying 'I love you' in many languages
In Montmartre’s Jehan Rictus square, the Wall of Love displays “I love you” in hundreds of languages; visitors photograph the tiled mural and the surrounding cafés and streets.
The Wall of Love (Le mur des je t’aime) is a public artwork in Montmartre, Paris, located in the Square Jehan Rictus near Place des Abbesses. Conceived by Frédéric Baron with artist Claire Kito, the wall brings together hundreds of renditions of the phrase “I love you” in dozens of scripts and languages.
The tiled wall is a popular spot for photographs and quick visits while exploring Montmartre’s streets, and it is sited within a small public garden close to the Abbesses metro. The artwork was created to celebrate love and linguistic diversity and is accessible year-round.
The wall occupies a compact urban square and is easily reached on foot from nearby Montmartre attractions and public transport.
- Inscription and scale: The wall displays the phrase "I love you" in hundreds of languages-arranged on 612 enameled tiles and created as a public art piece in the Montmartre neighbourhood.
How to Get to Wall of Love #
Le mur des “Je t’aime” (Wall of Love) is in the Montmartre area of Paris at Square Jehan Rictus / Place des Abbesses. Take Paris Métro Line 12 to Abbesses station and walk about 1-2 minutes into the square; Blanche station (Line 2) is also a short walk away. The site is in the heart of Montmartre and easily reached on foot from nearby métro stops or by taxi.
Tips for Visiting Wall of Love #
- Arrive early on a weekday to photograph the Wall of Love (Le Mur des Je t'aime) without crowds-the mural sits in Square Jehan‑Rictus (Place des Abbesses) near the Abbesses metro stop.
- Don't only take a quick selfie: slow down and read the tiles to spot lesser‑seen languages and the project plaque, then wander the small square and adjoining streets to avoid the main Montmartre tourist flow.
Best Time to Visit Wall of Love #
Spring and early autumn offer the best balance of pleasant weather and moderate crowds for visiting the Wall of Love.
Weather & Climate near Wall of Love #
Wall of Love's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 2°C to 25°C. Moderate rainfall (686 mm/year), distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 7°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (56 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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February
February is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (51 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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March
March is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (58 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (57 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 10°C. The wettest month with 66 mm of rain and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 13°C. Moderate rainfall (58 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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July
July is the warmest month with highs of 25°C and lows of 15°C. Moderate rainfall (62 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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August
August is the warmest month with highs of 25°C and lows of 14°C. Moderate rainfall (45 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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September
September is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (55 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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October
October is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (62 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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November
November is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 5°C. Moderate rainfall (56 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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December
December is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (60 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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