Montmartre

Topped by the white Sacre-Coeur basilica (right), Montmartre is the highest Paris hill at 130 meters.

Very rural until a century ago, Montmartre is nowadays the last village in the big city of Paris.

It still keeps a subtle and unique atmosphere in spite of the affluence of tourists from all over the world. 

The Sacre-Coeur basilica in Montmartre

Staircase in Montmartre

Saint-Pierre de Montmartre, close to Sacre-Coeur, is the intimate 12th century Montmartre village church.

The lovely old Moulin de La Galette, the last Montmartre windmill, inspired famous artists.

Today, the many painters on Place du Tertre are always ready to sketch out your face, a nice souvenir of Paris.

They remind us of the many pennyless artists, with among them Renoir, Monet, Van Gogh and Picasso who lived there in late 19th / early 20th centuries.

Walking around in Montmartre, you will discover gardens and steep streets with splendid Paris views. Watch for Place des Abbesses, Bateau Lavoir and Montmartre vineyard (see map of Montmartre).

You can easily visit Montmartre on a Paris tour or go for a musical dinner in Montmartre.

Montmartre is crowded during weekends. Go there in the morning on weekdays.  Book your hotel in Montmartre for a lovely Paris stay.

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