Paris Walk – Montmartre

Montmartre is one of the most charming and historic districts in Paris, located in the 18th arrondissement.

Known for its artistic heritage, bohemian atmosphere, and stunning city views, Montmartre is a favorite destination for tourists and locals.

I got off at the Metro station near Montmartre and walked toward the Place du Tertre.

Place du Tertre is on a hill, so I need to go up long stairs.

The view of the backside

The street after the first stairs

The lunch

Another stairs to the place.  There are funiculars available for those who don’t want to climb.

The backside view

Finally, I am on the Place du Tertre. This bustling square is the heart of Montmartre’s artistic community. It is filled with artists painting and selling their work and is a reminder of the area’s rich artistic past.  

But where are the artists and their paintings? Instead of artists, one big restaurant is in the plaza’s center.

Only a handful of artists are sketching portraits at one corner of the plaza.

The route I took to reach this place wasn’t the typical tourist path. I discovered the main street that locals use to access this area.

This is the main street where people use to come up to this place.

This is the starting point for walking toward the Place du Tertre, so I turned around, pretending to start from here, and walked toward it.

I reached the place by using the popular path.

Next to the Place du Tertre is Basilica of the Sacré-Cœur.

The Basilica of the Sacré-Cœur is one of the most recognizable landmarks in Paris. It sits atop the highest point in the city on Montmartre Hill

The view of Paris.

Came back to Place du Tertre.  Montmartre was home to many famous artists, including Picasso, Van Gogh, and Toulouse-Lautrec.

I left the area toward the city by the back street, which was quieter

Buste de Dalida – The “Buste de Dalida” is a bronze bust dedicated to the memory of the famous French-Italian singer and actress Dalida.

Le Passe-Muraille – The sculpture is based on Marcel Aymé’s short story “Le Passe-Muraille,” published in 1943. The story tells the tale of a man named Dutilleul who discovers he has the ability to walk through walls.

The Windmill restaurant on the right is in one of Van Gogh’s pictures.

Finally, I came all the way down to the main street.

Moulin Rouge: The world-famous cabaret, known for its red windmill, is located at the foot of Montmartre Hill. It has been an iconic venue for can-can dance performances since 1889.