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Topped
by the white Sacré-Coeur
Catholic basilica (right), Montmartre is the highest Paris hill with
130 meters.
Very rural
until a century ago, Montmartre is the last
village in the big city of Paris.
It still keeps a very subtle and
unique atmosphere in spite of the affluence of tourists from all over
the world.
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The Sacré-Coeur basilica in Montmartre
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Saint-Pierre de Montmartre in Montmartre
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Saint-Pierre de Montmartre (left), close to Sacré-Coeur, is the
intimate 12th century Montmartre village church.
The Moulin de La
Galette, the last Montmartre windmill, was painted by many famous
painters.
The many painters of Place
du Tertre are always ready to sketch out your face.
They remind us of the many pennyless artists, including Renoir,
Monet, Van Gogh, Picasso who lived a Bohemian life in late 19th
century / early 20th century Montmartre.
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Walking at random across Montmartre hill, you will discover gardens, old houses, steep streets and staircases
(right) with
magnificent views on Paris.
Pay attention. Montmartre can be
very crowded during weekends. Go there in the morning and on weekdays.
A simple and practical way to visit Montmartre is on a Paris guided
tour.
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Staircases in Montmartre
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