Overview
Montmartre is the artists' quarter on a 130-meter hill in northern Paris, where late-19th-century giants like Picasso, Renoir, and Van Gogh worked. Crowning the hill, the white Romano-Byzantine Basilica of Sacré-Cœur was built between 1875 and 1914, and the steps in front offer one of the city's most romantic panoramas. Place du Tertre still buzzes with street artists drawing instant portraits, and the narrow lanes and vintage cafes set a bohemian mood — it's the setting of the film 'Amélie.' Basilica free (dome about EUR 7). 5-10 minute walk from Anvers (Line 2) or Abbesses (Line 12).
Opening Hours
Basilica 06:30-22:30 (dome 09:00-20:00)
Travel Tips
At sunset, settle on the basilica steps with a glass of wine and watch Paris light up. The funicular (accepts metro tickets) saves you from the steep staircase.
Hotels near Montmartre & Sacré-Cœur
Hotels and guesthouses in Paris, 18th arrondissement, Paris
Other attractions in Paris
Eiffel Tower
Paris's iconic 330-meter iron tower, especially dazzling after dark.
Louvre Museum
The world's largest art museum, home to the Mona Lisa and the Venus de Milo.
Palace of Versailles
The Sun King Louis XIV's opulent palace and its dazzling gardens.
Notre-Dame Cathedral
A Gothic architectural masterpiece on Île de la Cité — witness to 800 years of Parisian history.
Champs-Élysées & Arc de Triomphe
The world's most beautiful avenue and Napoleon's triumphal arch.
Musée d'Orsay
An Impressionist treasure trove in a former train station — masterworks by Monet, Renoir, and Van Gogh.
Seine River Cruise
Glide along the UNESCO-listed Seine and see Paris's iconic sights in one journey.