Visit Montmartre
Montmartre is found in the 18th arrondissement of Paris and is known its artistic community and history! It was once home to artists such as Picasso, Van Gogh and Renoir. You can also find some of the best views of Paris here, from the Sacré-Coeur.
Things to see in Montmartre
The Wall of Love (Le Mur des Je t’aime) – A beautiful mural where you can find “I love you” written in over 300 languages on a blue tiled wall near Place des Abbesses.
Basilica Sacré-Coeur – Completed in 1914 and standing proudly at the summit of the Montmartre hill (the highest natural point in the city), the Sacre-Coeur is built in a distinct Romano-Byzantine style.
Montmartre Cemetery – Found under a bridge at the base of the hill, you can take a quiet walk past the final resting places of artists and writers like Edgar Degas, Alexandre Dumas, Emile Zola and Francois Truffaut.
What to do in Montmartre
Moulin Rouge – Head for Pigalle to enjoy one of Paris’s most scandalously glamourous and iconic experiences. You can get tickets for the shows every night to enjoy the world of feathers, sequins and the famous French Cancan!
Musée Montmartre – Created in 1960, this museum is in one of the oldest buildings, La Maison du Bel Air. It acted as a creative studio for many artists like Auguste Renoir, Émile Bernard, Raoul Dufy, Charles Camoin, Suzanne Valadon or Maurice Utrillo. Here you can find a range of paintings, posters and drawings, as well as explore the museum’s gardens.
Place Tertre – This is the square where artists set up, ready to paint people’s portraits. This is the perfect place to find an incredible souvenir piece of art of Paris or Montmartre, or even a portrait!
The Best streets to Visit in Montmartre
Montmartre’s streets are a living canvas of Parisian charm, where cobblestone alleys wind past ivy-clad buildings and artists’ studios. Rue de l’Abreuvoir, with its fairy-tale houses and flower-lined walls, feels like a postcard come to life, while Rue Lepic buzzes with the energy of local markets and the aroma of fresh pastries.
Place du Tertre teems with portrait painters and caricaturists, their easels spilling onto the pavement, while Rue des Abbesses offers a quieter escape with its vintage shops and hidden courtyards. Each street tells a story, from the bohemian past of Boulevard de Clichy to the secret vineyards tucked away in Clos Montmartre.
