Montmartre
Neighborhood guideMontmartre is a historic hilltop neighborhood in Paris's 18th arrondissement, centered around the iconic Sacré-Cœur Basilica and the artistic Place du Tertre where street artists create portraits and sell paintings. The area features steep cobblestone streets, the famous Moulin Rouge cabaret, numerous cafés and bistros, and can be accessed via the Abbesses or Pigalle metro stations or the funicular railway that climbs the hill.
Overview
Montmartre is a historic hilltop neighborhood in Paris's 18th arrondissement, centered around the iconic Sacré-Cœur Basilica and the artistic Place du Tertre where street artists create portraits and sell paintings. The area features steep cobblestone streets, the famous Moulin Rouge cabaret, numerous cafés and bistros, and can be accessed via the Abbesses or Pigalle metro stations or the funicular railway that climbs the hill.
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