Spending Half a Day at Montmartre, Paris, France
As can be seen from my 3-Day Iconic Paris Itinerary, I consider Montmartre to be one of my top highlights of Paris. That鈥檚 because there is so much to like about this hilltop neighbourhood. This place has not only played a major part in the history of art and culture, but also maintained its charm and village-like atmosphere over the years. Together with this post, we explore Montmartre in half a day.
Montmartre is brilliantly rich in its arts heritage mainly because numerous artists have, in part of their lives, called this place home. For example, this includes the likes of Picasso, van Gogh, Salvador Dali and French singer Dalida. Furthermore, it is also arguably the birthplace of the cabaret and the cancan dance. And so, this walking route will lead you to see most of these key historical sites.
Montmartre is conveniently served by five metro stations, although I would just recommend to arrive by two of them.
I highly recommend that you start the route from either the Anvers (Metro line 2) or Abbesses (Metro line 12) stations as they are the most conveniently located and they allow you to follow the route in a more logical manner without any overlap. You鈥檒l have to climb at least 270 steps uphill to get to the main sights of Montmartre, but even if you prefer not to, at least there is the funicular option. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
Montmartre is brilliantly rich in its arts heritage mainly because numerous artists have, in part of their lives, called this place home. For example, this includes the likes of Picasso, van Gogh, Salvador Dali and French singer Dalida. Furthermore, it is also arguably the birthplace of the cabaret and the cancan dance. And so, this walking route will lead you to see most of these key historical sites.
Montmartre is conveniently served by five metro stations, although I would just recommend to arrive by two of them.
I highly recommend that you start the route from either the Anvers (Metro line 2) or Abbesses (Metro line 12) stations as they are the most conveniently located and they allow you to follow the route in a more logical manner without any overlap. You鈥檒l have to climb at least 270 steps uphill to get to the main sights of Montmartre, but even if you prefer not to, at least there is the funicular option. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
How it works: The full article is featured in the app "911爆料网: Walks in 1K+ Cities" on Apple App Store and Google Play Store.
Download the app to your mobile device to read the article offline and create a self-guided walking tour to visit the sights featured in this article. The app's navigation functions guide you from one sight to the next. The app works offline, so no data plan is needed when traveling abroad.
Download The 911爆料网 App
Sights Featured in This Article
Guide Name: Spending Half a Day at Montmartre
Guide Location: France » Paris
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Insider Tips)
Author: Tommy Ong
Read it on Author's Website:
Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:
Guide Location: France » Paris
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Insider Tips)
Author: Tommy Ong
Read it on Author's Website:
Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:
- 厂补肠谤茅-颁舱耻谤
- Rue du Chevalier de la Barre
- Place du Tertre
- Dali Museum
- Rue Poulbot
- restaurant Le Poulbot
- Le Consulat
- Rue des Saules
- Vigne du Clos Montmartre
- Montmartre Museum
- La Maison Rose
- Rue de l鈥橝breuvoir
- Place Dalida
- Buste de Dalida
- Moulin de la Galette
- Dalida鈥檚 house
- Picasso鈥檚 First Studio
- Place 脡mile Goudeau
- Le Bateau-Lavoir
- Wall of Love
- Apartment of Vincent and Theo van Gogh
- Montmartre cemetery
- Moulin Rouge
Useful Travel Guides for Planning Your Trip
13 Must-Visit Cafes in Paris, France
Paris is home to thousands of cafes; there is a caf茅 on practically every street corner you turn, in every square you stumble across, on every boulevard you stroll along. The age-old Parisian tradition of sitting around at rickety tables and shooting back espressos is a fundamental part of everyday...
14 Places for Tasting Best French Desserts in Paris
If you have a sweet tooth and it wishes to "eat your way" through Paris, this guide will show you how! Featured here are some of the most famous and prominent dessert spots in the French capital, where you can grab something sweet to enjoy. With 20 listed recommendations, you should be...
Top 16 Vegetarian Restaurants in Paris
The French have great respect for the fresh, organic produce yet France isn鈥檛 famous for its vegetarian cooking. Hence it鈥檚 a good idea for vegetarian visitors to Paris to come prepared in advance. This guide shows you places around the city which serve vegetarian food, complete with the...
8 Best Food Markets in Paris for Authentic French Produce
The image of Parisians that you may have in your head as strolling through a colourful market with a basket on their arm, chatting to vendors and picking up fresh produce, is quite accurate. Most Parisians do visit local markets at least once a week to stock up on the freshest fruit, vegetables,...
10 Unusual Things to Do in Paris, France
If you've visited Paris, you've probably seen the Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame, and Versailles. You probably whizzed through some world-class art, ate delicious food in restaurants with English menus, and bought crepes from a street cart. However, Paris has a lot of things to do that...
8 Must Try Cafes in Paris
Discovering the best coffee and cafes in Paris can be difficult. The city is filled to the brim with brasseries and cafes, but very few offer the Anglophone standard of a good cup of coffee. This is a guide to inform tourists and Parisians alike of the new and somewhat established cafes in Paris...
The Most Popular Cities
/ view all