The Montmartre Context
Johnny Depp acquired an apartment in Montmartre, Paris’s 18th arrondissement, around 1998. This historic district, known for its cobblestone streets and the Sacré-Cœur basilica, was a vibrant mix of bohemian charm and tourist energy during that period, with landmarks like the Place du Tertre and Le Consulat café nearby.
The Apartment and Ownership
Depp purchased the Montmartre flat shortly after meeting Vanessa Paradis in 1998 while filming The Ninth Gate in Paris. In a 1999 Talk magazine interview, he confirmed moving to Paris, meeting Paradis, and getting a place there. The apartment served as their home base during the early years of their relationship and the birth of their daughter, Lily-Rose, in May 1999. Reports indicate the flat was modest by celebrity standards and was sold in the mid-2000s, with an estimated value of around €1.5 million, though the exact figure is unverified.
Life in the Flat
The apartment was a retreat where Depp and Paradis lived a low-key life, embracing Montmartre’s artistic atmosphere. Depp co-owned a nearby restaurant, La Favorite, with Sean Penn, which served as a social hub. The couple’s time in the flat included the early months of parenthood following Lily-Rose’s birth. No specific details about the apartment’s address, size, or interior are publicly confirmed, and its exact location within Montmartre remains undisclosed to protect privacy.
Gallery Montmartre
Montmartre (3 pics)
