Europe France Paris Paris Guide Things To Do Essentials Restaurants Nightlife Where to Stay Neighborhoods Itineraries Events All Paris Montmartre Neighborhood Photo Gallery Written by Courtney Traub Facebook Twitter Courtney Traub has covered Paris and other European destinations for TripSavvy since 2006. She is co-author of the 2012 Michelin Green Guide to Northern France & the Paris Region. Tripsavvy's Editorial Guidelines Courtney Traub Updated 06/26/19 Share Pin Email Alexander Spatari/Getty Images Montmartre, a neighborhood located at the summit of Paris, is one of the city's most poetry-drenched spots. The narrow, steep, cobblestone-paved streets, stairways, hidden gardens, cemeteries, and vineyards show that Montmartre was, until recently, a village in its own right, tucked away from the city. Pablo Picasso, Salvador Dali, and countless other artists and writers worked their magic here. 01 of 12 Sacre Coeur Basilica From the Bottom of the "Butte" TripSavvy / Taylor McIntyre The Sacre Coeur Basilica is the monstrous emblem of hilly Montmartre, crowning the "butte Montmartre" or top of the hill, from which you can enjoy sweeping vantages of Paris on a clear day. The basilica, which wasn't completed until 1914 and took over 30 years to build, was a powerful symbol of the monarchy and Catholic Church re-asserting its power after the uprising known as the Paris Commune between 1870-1871. Closest Metro station: Anvers or Abbesses Continue to 2 of 12 below. 02 of 12 Place du Tertre Ashley Byock The Place du Tertre in Montmartre, where some of art's great names once set up shop. Today the plaza is occupied by painters offering conventional portraits of the city to tourists. Continue to 3 of 12 below. 03 of 12 Wintery Impressions From Heights of Montmartre Courtney Traub. This shot of the Montmartre knoll was taken in February, but the blue filter makes it appear a lot colder than it really was. Montmartre is a favorite place to stroll, especially for photographers, but you need a good pair of legs. You can, however, always take the funicular nearby to the top of the hill if you lack the stamina or energy. Continue to 4 of 12 below. 04 of 12 Winding Montmartre Street TripSavvy / Taylor McIntyre A view of one of Montmartre's quiet residential streets. It's easy to tell that the area was not included in Paris' urban sprawl until early last century. Continue to 5 of 12 below. 05 of 12 La Butte de Montmartre Ashley Byock A dramatic view of Le Sacre Coeur from the steep stairway that leads up the hill. Continue to 6 of 12 below. 06 of 12 Musee de Montmartre Ashley Byock The Musée de Montmartre (Montmartre Museum), which features a collection that traces Montmartre's rich cultural history. Continue to 7 of 12 below. 07 of 12 Cafe Living Courtney Traub On a lazy (and unseasonably balmy) afternoon in Montmartre, locals relax at Au Rendez-Vous des Amis, a local bar and cafe. Across the street, one of Montmartre's artier houses looms. The neighborhood features dozens of quiet streets like these, only blocks away from crowds of tourists perusing souvenir shops. Continue to 8 of 12 below. 08 of 12 Neo-Gothic Residence Courtney Traub A neo-gothic residence on Impasse Marie Blanche, built in the late 19th century. The house, which is sometimes called "Castel Eymonaud" for its former owner, is an architectural curiosity for Paris. Continue to 9 of 12 below. 09 of 12 Man in the Wall Brian Solis/Flickr/CC BY 2.0 This statue is a tribute to the work of the French writer Marcel Aymé. Continue to 10 of 12 below. 10 of 12 Eateries Cavan Images/Getty Images Continue to 11 of 12 below. 11 of 12 The Moulin Rouge Ashley Byock The striking facade of Paris' world-famous cabaret, the Moulin Rouge. Immortalized in paintings and posters by 19th-century artist Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, the Moulin Rouge has seen a surge in popularity among tourists thanks to Baz Luhrmann's 2001 film of the same name, starring Nicole Kidman and Ewan McGregor. Continue to 12 of 12 below. 12 of 12 Sacre Coeur Ashley Byock. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Share Pin Email Tell us why! Submit