Montmartre - Wikipedia
Montmartre is primarily known for its artistic history, for the white-domed Basilica of the Sacré-Cœur on its summit, and as a nightclub district. The other church on the hill, Saint Pierre de Montmartre, built in 1147, was the church of the prestigious Montmartre Abbey.
Montmartre - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (2025) - Tripadvisor
Discover another side of Paris in Montmartre, a charming artists’ enclave filled with quirky cafes and shops. Enjoy a splendid view of the city from Sacré-Coeur, watch artists at work at Place du Tertre, visit the Wall of Love, where the phrase “I love you” is scribbled in hundreds of languages, catch the famous Moulin Rouge show or ...
Discover the village of Montmartre in Paris - French Moments
Feb 8, 2022 · With the creation of départements in France, the commune of Montmartre was included in the département of Seine (now Paris). The village was temporary renamed as Mont-Marat during the Revolution in honour of the radical politician assassinated in 1793.
Montmartre visitor guide - France This Way
Montmartre is one of the most visited regions of Paris. To the north of Paris, the district is set on a hill known locally as 'la butte' and is in the Eighteenth Arrondissement. The name of the region comes from Saint-Denis, the patron saint of France, who was beheaded here - hence 'mountain of the martyr' - Montmartre.
20 Things to do in Montmartre, the Village on the Hill
Apr 9, 2024 · La Butte Montmartre (Montmartre Hill), commonly known as Montmartre, is one of the most universally recognized and popular sites in Paris. It often feels like a separate village on a hill, which it was until 1860, when the hills surrounding Paris were folded into the 18th arrondissement.
35 Best Things to do in Montmartre (Local Insider Guide) - Salut …
Jan 8, 2025 · ️ See: Sacre Cœur, Place de Tertre and Place de Abbesses. ️ Visit: Musée de Montmartre. ️ Do: Cheese, Wine & Pastry Walking Tour or Street Art Walking Tour. ️ Eat: Onion Soup at Bouillon Pigalle and Ice Cream at Bachir
Complete Guide to the Montmartre Neighborhood in Paris
Apr 8, 2022 · Montmartre might be the most charming neighborhood in Paris. Plan your visit with our guide to the best things to do, places to eat and drink, and more.
15 Great Things About Montmartre | Paris Insiders Guide
Montmartre began life as a hilltop village, surrounded by vineyards and farmland, and commanding a lovely view of Paris at the bottom of the hill. Its rural tranquility was disturbed during the Napoleonic Wars when the Russian army used it as a base to bombard Paris in 1814.
Montmartre in Paris The complete neighbourhood guide 2025
A guided walking tour of Montmartre is included in the whirlwind tour of Paris’s must-see destinations. Also included is a skip-the-line ticket to the Eiffel Tower and a cruise on the Seine. The following stops await you on the tour: Montmartre, Ile de la Cite, Louvre Museum, Le Trocadero et son esplanade and the Eiffel Tower. Languages: English
Montmartre: must-see attractions and where to stay - France
1 35 Rue du Chevalier de la Barre, 75018 Paris, France Montmartre was chosen to house the Basilica of the Sacred Heart after the bloody events of the Paris Commune in 1871. Its construction began in 1875 and lasted more than half a century.