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.
Wall of Love at a Glance#
Address: Square Jehan Rictus (Place des Abbesses), 75018 Paris, France
Hours: Outdoor installation - accessible 24/7
Admission: Free
About Wall of Love#
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.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | 2° - 7° | 1° | 56 mm | overcast | 92% | 4.5 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.6h |
| February | Poor | 2° - 8° | 2° | 51 mm | overcast | 87% | 4.3 m/s | 0.2 low | 10.0h |
| March | Good | 4° - 12° | 5° | 58 mm | partly cloudy | 82% | 4.6 m/s | 0.5 low | 11.7h |
| April | Good | 6° - 15° | 10° | 57 mm | partly cloudy | 77% | 4.4 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 13.5h |
| May | Good | 10° - 19° | 15° | 66 mm | overcast | 76% | 4.0 m/s | 1.2 high | 15.0h |
| June | Excellent | 13° - 22° | 17° | 58 mm | partly cloudy | 75% | 3.9 m/s | 1.5 high | 15.8h |
| July | Very Good | 15° - 25° | 20° | 62 mm | partly cloudy | 72% | 3.6 m/s | 1.5 high | 15.5h |
| August | Excellent | 15° - 25° | 20° | 45 mm | partly cloudy | 72% | 3.4 m/s | 1.2 high | 14.1h |
| September | Very Good | 12° - 21° | 16° | 55 mm | partly cloudy | 76% | 3.6 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 12.4h |
| October | Good | 8° - 16° | 12° | 62 mm | overcast | 84% | 3.8 m/s | 0.4 low | 10.7h |
| November | Acceptable | 5° - 10° | 5° | 56 mm | overcast | 91% | 4.1 m/s | 0.1 low | 9.1h |
| December | Poor | 3° - 8° | 2° | 60 mm | overcast | 93% | 4.4 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.2h |
