It fascinates by the imposing Sacre Coeur Basilica that offers breathtaking scenery of the city of light! No one knows where the 18th arrondissement of Paris is, but everyone knows where Montmartre is. Bohemian hill, a very picturesque area - you will love or hate it, but every tourist needs to visit Montmartre! Winding streets on the hillsides can confuse anyone, so be sure to have a map with you.
Montmartre became part of Paris in the s, but before that, it had been inhabited since ancient times. Here in the XII century, a monastery was built, with a small village by its side, surrounded by vineyards. This rural atmosphere is still partially preserved and carefully protected as a national treasure. The area is rural and very inaccessible due to the natural terrain. Because of this, it is very cheap to live in, and for this, it was loved by artists.
Living next door to Picasso or Daly? It can seem incredibly attractive! In Montmartre, almost every house is a landmark. Hotels on the high ground offer rooms with beautiful panoramic views of Paris and the Eiffel Tower. In addition, Montmartre Hill is just a quarter of the 18th district. And the other parts are remote areas, not interesting at all, with a small number of metro stations.
Local favorite places for taking photos include La Maison Rose. Surely, it would not be so popular if were of a different color, even taking into account its solid age. The building will soon be ! The local museum will tell the story of the bohemian hill in much more detail than we do.
There, you will be able to study the interesting facts about the lives of great people, with the help of which the history of this place was formed. We mentioned only the most famous places in Montmartre. But there are others: Picasso House, Montmartre Cemetery, not to mention numerous sculptures. The best thing you can do on Montmartre is get lost, get tired, relax in a small family cafe with a glass of wine, enjoy the atmosphere, feel local life and find your way back to Paris.
