Montmartre
neighborhood · Paris
- Address
- Place du Tertre, 75018 Paris
- Prices
- Walking the streets: Free
Public streets.
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About
Hilltop neighbourhood in the 18th arrondissement, known for steep lanes, the artists' square at Place du Tertre and its cabarets.
History
Many artists lived and worked here in the late 19th and early 20th century. The Moulin Rouge opened in 1889.
Good to know
- Wear comfortable shoes; the streets are steep and cobbled.
- Portrait artists in Place du Tertre will quote prices on the spot, so agree one first.
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Canal Saint-Martin
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Tuileries Garden
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Musée de l'Orangerie
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