Exploring Montmartre hill is with no doubt one the best things to do in Paris. This neighborhood is full of art, historic monuments and hidden gems, restaurants, cafés, bars, nightclubs and it offers a stunning view of Paris!
What are the top things to do in Montmartre?
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Sacré Coeur Basilica
The iconic Sacré Coeur Basilica stands at the top of the hill of Montmartre. You can visit the basilica for free. Right in front of the basilica, you will see long stairs where people sit to enjoy the view of Paris. This spot is one of the most beautiful places to watch the sunset in Paris.
Sinking House of Paris
Have you seen the sinking house of Paris on social media and wondered where it is located? This “hidden” building is actually right next to Sacré Coeur Basilica. When you exit the basilica, there is a very small green space bordered by short black fences. If you go inside the park, you will see an orange and white building. All you have to do is rotate your phone so you can have the illusion that the house is sinking!
Place du Tertre
Place du Tertre is a well known square behind the Sacré Coeur Basilica where artists display their paintings, portraits, silhouettes and caricatures! It is the place to go if you want to get a caricature or a portrait of you!
Le Mur des Je T’aime
Le Mur des Je T’aime, or the “Wall of Love”, is a must-see in the City of Love! The wall is composed of 612 squares of enameled lava on which the sentence “I Love You” is written 311 times in 250 languages!!
Moulin Rouge
Moulin Rouge is situated at the foot hill of Montmartre and you can pass by it if you have enough time in Paris. The Moulin Rouge is one of the most famous cabarets in Paris and it is believed to be the birthplace of the modern form of the can-can dance! You can go inside and watch a show starting at 87 euros.
Stroll around
Stroll around the beautiful cobblestone streets and stairs of Montmartre and discover its hidden gems such as the Windmills, Dalida’s house and la Maison Rose!
Actually, if you have time and you really want to take it slow.. You can even spend most of the day in most of the places we just spoke about. Being an attraction for tourism, the vibes change throughout the day and you can never get bored.
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