Custom portrait drawing in Place du Tertre, Montmartre

At the top of Montmartre, Place du Tertre is a small square where street artists set up their easels. You sit while the artist draws your face in charcoal or pastel and watch it take shape. The finished portrait is a personal, hand-made keepsake to carry home from Paris.

A portrait may mean staying still, so it helps if children are old enough to be patient. The square can be crowded, so keep your bag close. Look at the artist's style before choosing.