{"id":11534,"date":"2012-09-27T10:30:19","date_gmt":"2012-09-27T14:30:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/?p=11534"},"modified":"2023-04-06T09:52:34","modified_gmt":"2023-04-06T13:52:34","slug":"visit-montmartre-paris","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/2012\/09\/27\/visit-montmartre-paris\/","title":{"rendered":"Experience Bustling Montmartre in Paris!"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Montmartre and the Sacr\u00e9 C\u0153ur rise over Paris rooftops<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

One of the most famous districts in Paris is also one of the most recognizable: Montmartre with its Sacr\u00e9-C\u0153ur Basilica can be seen rising high above the Paris rooftops from across the city. The 130 meters (426 feet) high hill is famous not only for its remarkable church, but also for its bohemian past. The village within a city once was the home to artists such as Salvadar Dal\u00ed, Claude Monet, Pablo Picasso and Vincent van Gogh. The picturesque Paris neighborhood still draws millions of visitors every year. In this article, we\u2019ll highlight some of the top things to see on a daytrip to Montmartre!<\/p>\n

Montmartre Hill and the Montmartre Funicular<\/strong><\/p>\n

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The Montmartre Funicular and Sacr\u00e9 C\u0153ur<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

To start your visit to Montmartre, take the M2 metro to Anvers station in the 9th arrondissement of Paris.<\/p>\n

If you walk up the Rue de Steinkerque you\u2019ll see the hill of Montmartre rising up ahead of you. The park at the end of the Rue de Steinkerque is called Square Louise Michel, and its roads wind up to the Sacr\u00e9 C\u0153ur.<\/p>\n

However, there\u2019s also an alternative way to get to the top if you\u2019d rather avoid the steep climb. On the left side of the park, an automatic funicular railway carries passengers to the top of the hill.<\/p>\n

The trip just takes a minute and a half, and the Montmartre Funicular carries about 2 million passengers every year!<\/p>\n

The Sacr\u00e9 C\u0153ur and the Best View of Paris
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\nOnce up on the hill, take a minute \u2013 or a couple more \u2013 to take in the magnificent views of Paris. On the steps in front of the church you\u2019ll see lots people doing just that, as this is one of the most popular touristic spots in Paris. And you can quickly see why: the view of the Parisian rooftops and the many landmarks of the city is unlike anything else in the world. If you can\u2019t get enough of it consider returning after nightfall: the view of the city of light only gets more spectacular after dark. During the day, however, you\u2019ll get the chance to see many street performers doing tricks or playing music for the delight of the crowd. This is also a good time to pick up cheap souvenirs: if you haggle over the price a little you can get pretty good deals!<\/p>\n

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Square Louise Michel and Montmartre\u2019s Sacr\u00e9 C\u0153ur<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

After you\u2019re done taking in the views, turn the other way to admire the domes of the Sacr\u00e9 C\u0153ur. The majestic church is still relatively young: it was completed in 1914. The travertine stone used for the exterior gives the church its distinctive white appearance. If you\u2019ve got time, it\u2019s definitely worth exploring the interior of the church as well. The church features one of the largest mosaics in the world, and the domes are just as impressive seen from the inside. It\u2019s also possible to climb to the top of the central dome, from which you\u2019ll have an even better view of Paris and also of the Eiffel Tower.