Quartier
Montmartre
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Paris, IDF
Montmartre
Conseils des habitants
Philippine
November 22, 2019
Take a walk around Place du Tertre and go inside the Sacré Coeur basilica! (it's free)
Hotel
September 26, 2019
Not very fare from our Hôtel
Gustavo
November 15, 2019
Montmartre is a district full of authentic charm, famous for the Sacré-Coeur basilica and a magnificent view of Paris. Montmartre, in the eyes of the Parisians, is a haven of peace, but many tourists forget to come here, and they miss a lot! Beyond the Sacré-Coeur, the Moulin Rouge and the landmarks of Montmartre, the district is also about the atmosphere, the narrow streets, the artists, and all the stories behind all of that !
Montmartre is a district full of authentic charm, famous for the Sacré-Coeur basilica and a magnificent view of Paris. Montmartre, in the eyes of the Parisians, is a haven of peace, but many tourists forget to come here, and they miss a lot! Beyond the Sacré-Coeur, the Moulin Rouge and the landmarks…
Gina
October 27, 2019
With its cobbled streets, stunning Basilica, artists, bistros ... Montmartre is full of charm! Perched on the top of a small hill in the 18th arrondissement, the most famous Parisian district has lost none of its village atmosphere that appealed so much to the artists of the 19th and 20th centuries.
Camille
August 22, 2019
Paris has an impressive art scene that is accessible throughout the city, and the cobbled streets of Montmartre are bustling with artists painting breathtaking views, talented street artists and surprising sculptures. That’s not all there is to this fascinating district, however. Delve into the area’s historic past and discover its present-day character. Here are a couple of things to do in Montmartre : Place du Tertre The charming Place du Tertre is featured on countless postcards, so don’t miss the chance to see it for real. It’s bustling with artists busying over their canvases, colourful stalls and souvenirs for sale in a cute cobblestone square. There’s no obligation to buy, though, as the place is more like an open-air gallery than a market. It’s lined with 18th-century buildings that are reminders of its historic past, and has cobbled streets. Sacré Coeur It’d be an insult to not include Montmatre’s sacred basilica on this list, as it’s the defining architectural beauty of this charming neighbourhood. Climb its 222 stairs to the top of Sacré-Coeur and you’ll be treated with the best and most breathtaking view of Paris. The area outside the monument has also become a hotspot for some of the city’s most talented street artists. You’ll also see a variety of street entertainment such as mine artists. Le mur des je t'aime The ‘I Love You Wall’ is a love-themed work of art created by calligraphist Frédéric Baron and mural artist Claire Kito in 2000. The love spills out over a large surface composed of 612 tiles of enamelled lava, on which “I love you” is declared 311 times, in 250 languages. It’s a must-see for romantics visiting Paris, and is a great background for a selfie. The splashes of red on the fresco represent a broken heart, symbolising the human race that has been torn apart and that the wall now strives to reunite. This beautiful artistic monument is located on the square at Place des Abbesses and is open to the public free of charge. Le passe muraille As you are wandering around Montmartre, you’ll sooner or later stumble across Le Passe-Muraille. This fabulous statue-sculpture is a surprising find. It’s inspired by the title of a story by Marcel Aymé (‘The Man Who Walked Through Walls’), about a man named Dutilleul who discovers that he can walk through walls. If you look closely, you’ll notice that his lower hand is shinier than the other one, from all of the tourists who have tried to pull the man out of the wall. Musée Montmartre There’s no better way to discover the secrets of this district than by visiting Montmartre’s very own museum. It stands atop the hill of Montmartre and 14 famous personalities have lived within its walls, from Renoir and Valadon to Dufy and Poulbot. Delve into the glorious history of this bohemian corner through original works by Utrillo, Toulouse-Lautrec and Willette, and enjoy an authentically rustic ambiance. Musée de la vie romantique A trip to Montmartre’s Museum of Romance is the perfect thing to do in the city of romance. Back in the early 1830s Dutch painter Ary Scheffer transformed his home, Hôtel Scheffer-Renan, into a busy salon. It was frequented by a range of artists like George Sand, Frederic Chopin, Eugène Delacroix and Franz Liszt, which explains why the walls of the museum are adorned with relics of their art. As well as the permanent works on show, the museum organises a host of temporary exhibitions, live-music events, book readings and activities for kids. Make sure to visit before October, when the delightful tearoom in the garden’s greenhouse is open. Montmartre cemetery A visit to a cemetery may sound depressing, but in Paris it can be infused with cultural discovery and inspiration. The Montmartre Cemetery lays claim to being the final resting place of literary giants like Émile Zola, who penned the haunting famous French novel Thérèse Raquin, and legends and luminaries like Alexandre Dumas and Edgar Degas. What’s more, most people head straight to the well-known Père Lachaise cemetery to pay their respects to the likes of Jim Morrison and Jacques Brel, and a trip to Montmartre Cemetery is more off the beaten track.
Paris has an impressive art scene that is accessible throughout the city, and the cobbled streets of Montmartre are bustling with artists painting breathtaking views, talented street artists and surprising sculptures. That’s not all there is to this fascinating district, however. Delve into the area…
