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Montmartre
4.5
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Discover another side of Paris in Montmartre, a charming artists’ enclave filled with quirky cafes and shops. Enjoy a splendid view of the city from Sacré-Coeur, watch artists at work at Place du Tertre, visit the Wall of Love, where the phrase “I love you” is scribbled in hundreds of languages, catch the famous Moulin Rouge show or visit Paris’ oldest vineyard. For fewer crowds, visit Montmartre early in the morning. Wear comfortable shoes as the area is hilly with cobblestone streets. You can also hop on the white Little Train of Montmartre for free with the Paris Pass. – Tripadvisor
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The area
Neighbourhood: 18th Arr. - Buttes-Montmartre
How to get there
  • Abbesses • 4 min walk
  • Lamarck – Caulaincourt • 5 min walk
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Restaurants
10,000 within 5 kms
Alix et Mika
735
0.4 km$$ - $$$ • French • Vegetarian Friendly • Gluten Free Options
La Bonne Franquette
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Signature Montmartre
498
0.3 km$$ - $$$ • French • European • Asian
Les Apotres de Pigalle
2,658
0.4 km$$ - $$$ • Brew Pub • European • South American
Chez Pitou
268
0.2 km$$ - $$$ • French • European • Healthy
L'Annexe
865
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L'Arcane
391
0.4 km$$$$ • French • European • Healthy
Ristorante Al Caratello
1,921
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Rozell Café
538
0.2 km$ • Dessert • French • European
Chantoiseau
136
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Attractions
4,124 within 10 kms
Fontaine du Château d'Eau de Montmartre
3
18 mFountains
Dalí Paris
1,017
78 mArt Galleries • Speciality Museums
Place du Tertre
1,252
0.1 kmPoints of Interest & Landmarks
Musee de Montmartre
903
0.2 kmSpeciality Museums • History Museums
Le Passe-Muraille
157
0.1 kmMonuments & Statues
Église Saint-Pierre de Montmartre
394
0.2 kmChurches & Cathedrals
Basilique du Sacre-Coeur de Montmartre
39,364
0.3 kmChurches & Cathedrals
Le Mur des Je t'aime
745
0.2 kmPoints of Interest & Landmarks • Monuments & Statues
La Maison de Dalida
37
0.1 kmSpeciality Museums
Le Bateau-Lavoir
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97 mHistoric Sites
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See what travellers are saying
  • RCP
    Krakow, Poland41 contributions
    Very beautiful place with some dangerous groups.😟
    Too crowded and really it’s beautiful place. We were just roaming around the place. Unfortunately no vegetarian food near by. Be careful with the people who forced you to wearing thread on your hand. I said no and they were in group. Literally scared me from aggression.
    Visited December 2022
    Travelled as a couple
    Written December 19, 2022
  • StotheN
    Stockholm, Sweden547 contributions
    Bohemian
    A bit rough and shoddy, if you like it. Is mostly artists milling around to do your portrait or caricature. Nice Irish pub close by. and soooo many souvenir stores..
    Visited December 2022
    Written December 24, 2022
  • Darren D
    Texas761 contributions
    Lovely neighborhood in which to stay
    The Montmartre neighborhood was a great place to lodge, eat, explore, and use the metro to other parts of Paris. We stayed in the neighborhood for approximately 4 days, and we enjoyed it all. The Christmas market, the takeaway delis, the restaurants, the many Christmas lights, and the other sights were great aspects of staying in the area for a few days. We took a long, nighttime walk through Montmartre, and we never felt unsafe.
    Visited December 2022
    Written December 26, 2022
  • mrsajd_10
    81 contributions
    Great views and delicious waffles
    I love Montmrtre although it is extremely touristy and you need to be prepared for that. We visited in the evening and there were some great views of the city. If you can I'd get a lift. The hill is really steep and I imagine quite slippery in the rain. We had a nice meal in a cafe slightly off the main square where you can have your picture drawn or caricatured. The food was lovely but a little expensive. We didn't stay for dessert but went a got some waffles to eat while walking around instead. Go for the views and the fun of the artists but don't expect a massive amount of culture.
    Visited December 2022
    Travelled with friends
    Written December 30, 2022
  • gsgman777
    Columbia, Illinois706 contributions
    Awesome views
    We visited the site but did not go inside. We were on a TUKTUK tour and did a short drive-by with a stop. Went up on the steps, took a picture, looked out over the city for a few minutes and that was it. Wonderful views and great architecture.
    Visited May 2022
    Written January 13, 2023
  • Jane F
    8 contributions
    Wonderful neighborhood to walk through
    Montmartre is beautiful. You feel like you're in a movie set. Is it touristy? Yes. Is it fabulous nonetheless? Absolutely. Lots of little finds of restaurants and shops. Prices can be a little higher there in cafes we found. Great views of the surroundings from the plaza at Sacre Coeur.
    Visited January 2023
    Written January 16, 2023
  • Abdullah S. PAKSOY
    Paris, France125 contributions
    Nice place when sunny, be careful.
    Be Careful around Montmartre's busy tourist spots. We saw a young lady's cell phone being snatched on friday from her hand in broad daylight. She gave chase but dont know if she recovered it. Keep belongings safe.
    Visited January 2023
    Travelled as a couple
    Written January 31, 2023
  • Roger M
    Nottingham, United Kingdom77 contributions
    Lovely
    Just love the vibe of this area, busy but chilled. Loads of great bars and restaurants at reasonable prices. Lovely areas to walk full of street artists. Sacre Couer worth a visit. The best area in Paris in my opinion
    Visited February 2023
    Travelled as a couple
    Written February 5, 2023
  • Karim Maarouf
    Cairo, Egypt875 contributions
    Beautiful area
    This is a wonderful area, away from the busy Paris streets. There is a lovely view from the steps by the Sacre-Coeur. The basilica itself is of course the highlight here. Also in the area are many cafes and artists. I got a caricature of myself which was quite nice. Just a lovely area to spend some time in.
    Visited October 2022
    Written February 22, 2023
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ezgihancerkiran
Gaziantep, Türkiye124 contributions
A very attractive place!
Oct. 2023 • Couples
I went to Montmartre first time. The view was perfect. Also you should spend time all the day.The place is known like Painter hill.Of course, painters will insist to paint your painting or silhouette.And you should see Basilica of Sacre,it was impressive.
Written December 3, 2023
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Julie O
Gold Coast, Australia335 contributions
Walk from the top down
Oct. 2023 • Solo
This is a very interesting part of Paris worth a visit. Don’t walk up as it is very steep. Took an Uber to the top and then walked my way down over a few hours. Lots of second hand vintage shops and a mix of local artists with their creations. Worth a visit.
Written November 21, 2023
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Pule
7 contributions
Worth the climb!
Nov. 2023 • Solo
This might have been the best part of my trip!! The climb was hard (take the metro directly to the top) but I wanted to see the neighborhood. Anyway the Sacred heart of Jesus is the most beautiful church I have ever seen, words cannot explain. I literally had to go in and pray because wow it’s magnificent. The views of the city are gorgeous and the walls with locks are lovely.
Written November 19, 2023
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G A C
Fort Worth, TX21 contributions
Great way to spend an afternoon in Paris
Oct. 2023 • Friends
Vibrant, amazing little town at the top of the hill, with a huge Basílica (Sacre Coeur). The building is huge and amazing, yet once you get up there, the good part starts. Bohemian type town where artists, musicians used to live or work there, some renowned ones were Monet, Renoir, Picasso, van Gogh, among others.
Streets are filled with nice small shops, where you can get portraits painted for you, many handmade, art/drawings. As you keep walking restaurants, start appearing, streets filled with tourists. A glass/cup of hot wine would fit very well if in low temperature season. You can also find street musicians playing for tips. We chose a restaurant in a corner, which ended up being an amazing option, which had a musical ambience (low volume international guitar, live music), great environment, good customer service (specially for tourists), food was good, nothing out of this world, but the rest made up much more for it.

It has great views from the city, and if you go to a side of it, you can see the Eiffel tower as well, great view in the evening.

There is a cable car in case you want to avoid going up the stairs and you can get there via the train with a station nearby.
Written November 4, 2023
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Katy A
Conroe, TX1 contribution
Paris je t'adore!
Sep. 2023 • Couples
Love going to Paris anytime, the energy of the City and beautiful monuments , all the art, the restaurants all add up to a great place to be.
At Monmartre you hsve the extra ordinary viee of Paris, so I only rated it 5 because of the finiculaire. The machone wS not working right and there were no possibilty to get change, your best bet is to take the Meyro to the top and then walk down the stairs to see the Place of the artists , tourist shopping and the different restaurants.
Written October 31, 2023
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dblckmn
Dagenham, UK9 contributions
Fantastic Montmarte!
Oct. 2023 • Family
Such a magical experience and lovely to take my son for the first time. We lit a candle in the cathedral. Very busy though…
Written October 29, 2023
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FaFa
Fort Lauderdale, FL4 contributions
Montmartre
Oct. 2023 • Couples
One of the quaintest little areas in Paris to visit. The cobble stones streets and little shops are very Parisian and its history is undeniably rich
Written October 29, 2023
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Around the World in 80 Stays
London, UK28 contributions
Mesmerising views across Paris
Aug. 2023 • Family
Another must when in Paris is a trip to the Montmarte area of the city in the 18th arrondissement. The nearest metro stop is ‘Abesses’ on line 12, then after exiting the station with its wonderful ‘Hector Guimard’ designed entrance, head north to the bohemian ‘Place du Terte’ with its abundance of cafes and artists who’ll be eager to create a portrait of you for a reasonable price. It’s then only a short walk through the bustling cobbled streets to Sacré-Cœur, the famous Roman Catholic church perched on top of the Montmarte hill, where you’ll get breath-taking views across Paris.

For a full visual review of our trip to Sacré-Cœur and the Montmartre area, please click on the 'Around the World in 80 Stays' icon and follow the YouTube link to see a glossy film of the whole experience plus many other films. And don’t forget to subscribe to our channel for lots of interesting films, constant updates, and even more hot travel tips!
Written October 28, 2023
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Fabien D
2 contributions
up up we go
Sep. 2023 • Friends
nice to go up for the view, try to avoid the crowds through the narrow streets to go up instead of the stairs and you will enjoy it more ;)
Written October 23, 2023
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Sarah P
Radlett, UK425 contributions
A Parisian suburb with character and appeal
Oct. 2023 • Couples
At first you can see the traditional grungy footprint of Montmartre but spend a few days (and evenings) here and you start to see the appeal of the Paris Suburb that is Montmartre. It has lots of quirky shops and small restaurants, with lots of street tables where you can sit and enjoy watching the world go by. A visit to the Sacre Couer church is a must, even climbing the many stairs that go up to it (made famous by the John Wick 4 film), or by taking the cable car that runs alongside the steps. As suggested in many other reviews the best time to visit is early in the morning. If you can make sunrise, even better, a spectacular sight on a bright sunny Parisian morning. Its about a 50 minute walk from Montmartre to get into the centre of Paris (to the Seine) but quite reasonably priced if you get an Uber. Some of the streets between Montmartre and Paris are a little dicey at night (feels a bit dangerous), so general caution is recommended.
Written October 22, 2023
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