Rue Victor Massé, a historic address in the heart of Paris
Located in Paris’s 9th arrondissement, between Rue des Martyrs and Rue Jean-Baptiste-Pigalle, Rue Victor Massé runs through the lively Pigalle district. Approximately 312 metres long, it enjoys a privileged location close to Montmartre, the Sacré-Cœur, the Moulin Rouge and the Palais Garnier.
Formerly known as Rue Laval, the street was renamed in 1887 after Victor Massé, a renowned 19th-century French composer. Its elegant stone buildings, distinctive façades and cultural landmarks reflect the neighbourhood’s rich artistic history.
Edgar Degas and Hôtel Migny
Hôtel Migny Opéra-Montmartre is located at 13 Rue Victor Massé, in the building where the celebrated French artist Edgar Degas lived and worked from 1859, following his return from Italy.
During this important period of his career, Degas worked on portraits, historical scenes and some of his first major compositions. He remained at this address until the early 1870s.
Degas later returned to Rue Victor Massé and established his apartment and studio at No. 37, where he worked for more than twenty years, until 1912.
Staying at Hôtel Migny therefore offers guests the opportunity to experience a place directly connected to the life and work of one of France’s greatest 19th-century artists.
A street with a rich artistic heritage
Many painters, musicians, writers and art dealers have lived or worked on Rue Victor Massé, including Mary Cassatt, Maurice Ravel, Berthe Weill and Jules Garcin.
The neighbourhood still retains its creative Parisian atmosphere, with cafés, restaurants, independent shops, theatres and music stores.
Rue des Martyrs, famous for its bakeries, food shops and boutiques, is only a short walk away.
Staying on Rue Victor Massé
Thanks to its central location, Hôtel Migny is an ideal base from which to explore Paris on foot or by metro.
Pigalle station, served by metro lines 2 and 12, is approximately a 3-minute walk away. Saint-Georges station, on line 12, is around 4 minutes away.
From the hotel, guests can easily reach Montmartre, the Sacré-Cœur, the Moulin Rouge, Galeries Lafayette, Printemps Haussmann and the Palais Garnier.
Remarkable buildings and places of interest
No. 9: A Neo-Renaissance-inspired building constructed for the painter Paul Delaroche.
No. 12: Former location of the celebrated Le Chat Noir cabaret, in a residence built for the painter Alfred Stevens.
No. 13: Hôtel Migny Opéra-Montmartre, in the building where Edgar Degas lived and worked from 1859.
No. 15: Former home of journalist and art critic Adolphe Tavernier.
No. 16: The violinist, conductor and composer Jules Garcin died here in 1896.
No. 19: American painter Mary Cassatt rented a studio here during the 1870s.
Nos. 23, 25 and 27: Buildings constructed between 1847 and 1850 in a Louis-Philippe style inspired by the Neo-Renaissance.
No. 25: Site of the gallery opened by Berthe Weill in 1901, where she promoted several artists who later became major figures of 20th-century art.
No. 29: Composer Maurice Ravel lived here with his family between 1880 and 1886.
No. 35: Former premises of the colour merchant H. Vieille, a supplier of canvases and stretchers to artists.
No. 36: Former site of the famous Bal Tabarin.
No. 37: Former site of Edgar Degas’s apartment and studio, which he occupied until 1912.
