Montmartre
Neighbourhood · Montmartre, Paris

Montmartre

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Artists including Picasso and Toulouse-Lautrec lived and worked here in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The area retains narrow cobbled streets, small squares and the prominent Sacré-Cœur basilica. Look out for street painters in Place du Tertre and the panoramic city views from the basilica steps.

On day 2 of Paris in Spring

Good to know

Tickets
No tickets required for the neighbourhood.
Time needed
Two to four hours.
Best time
Weekday mornings to avoid crowds.
Getting there
Metro lines 2 and 12 to Anvers or Abbesses stations.

Itineraries with Montmartre

Day 2 of Paris in Spring

Montmartre and vineyard

How Montmartre fits into a day.
  1. 9:30Sacré-Cœur BasilicaSacré-Cœur
  2. 11:15Montmartre walking tourMontmartre
  3. 14:00View of Clos Montmartre vineyard from the streetClos Montmartre
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Montmartre questions

What is Montmartre known for?

It is known for its artistic past and the white Sacré-Cœur basilica that crowns the hill.

How do I reach the top of Montmartre?

Walk up the stairs from Rue Foyatier or take the funicular from near Anvers metro station.

Are there markets or shops in Montmartre?

Small food shops and cafes line the streets. A weekly market operates near Rue des Abbesses on certain days.

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