Montmartre, Paris
April 2023 With so much to do in the 4 days we spent in Paris, I've decided to separate it in 4 different areas: Montmartre, Paris (part 1) , Paris (part 2) and Versailles. MONTMARTRE Located on a hill on the 18 th arrondissement, Montmartre boasts the most romantic view of the city from the iconic Sacré-Cœur Basilica. Artists have historically been attracted to Montmartre since Renoir and Toulose-Lautrec and it’s still a vibrant and bohemian village, dotted with cobblestones streets, cafés, artist studios and cabarets. Sacré-Coeur Basilique With an enormous dome which is visible from various parts of Paris, Le Sacré-Coeur is situated on the top of Montmartre, a 130 meters hill, with a panoramic breathtaking view of Paris. In the surrounding areas of the Basilique are known as the painter’s neighbourhood, a very unique atmosphere with lots of restaurants, shops, cafés and small streets. Just around the corner from Sacré-Coeur is Place du Tertre, one of the most famous sq...