Montmartre, Paris
Facts and practical information
Montmartre is a large hill in Paris's 18th arrondissement. It is 130 m high and gives its name to the surrounding district, part of the Right Bank in the northern section of the city. The historic district established by the City of Paris in 1995 is bordered by rue Caulaincourt and rue Custine on the north, rue de Clignancourt on the east, and boulevard de Clichy and boulevard de Rochechouart to the south, containing 60 ha. Montmartre is primarily known for its artistic history, the white-domed Basilica of the Sacré-Cœur on its summit, and as a nightclub district. The other church on the hill, Saint Pierre de Montmartre, built in 1147, was the church of the prestigious Montmartre Abbey. On August 15, 1534, Saint Ignatius of Loyola, Saint Francis Xavier and five other companions bound themselves by vows in the Martyrium of Saint Denis, 11 rue Yvonne Le Tac, the first step in the creation of the Jesuits. ()
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Montmartre – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Sacré-Cœur, Musée de Montmartre, Espace Dali, Madame Arthur.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Which popular attractions are close to Montmartre?
How to get to Montmartre by public transport?
Bus
- Mont-Cenis - Cortot • Lines: 40 (2 min walk)
- Place du Tertre - Norvins • Lines: 40 (2 min walk)
Train
- Funiculaire Montmartre - Station Supérieure (3 min walk)
- Funiculaire Montmartre - Station Inférieure (4 min walk)
Metro
- Abbesses • Lines: 12 (6 min walk)
- Lamarck - Caulaincourt • Lines: 12 (7 min walk)
Tram
- Angélique Compoint • Lines: T3b (20 min walk)
- Diane Arbus • Lines: T3b (24 min walk)