Paris Free Time: Montmartre - Sacre Coeur: Metro Station: Abesses or Anvers (Line 12 or Line 2)

Montmartre is a high hill and a district in Paris, located in the 18th arrondissement. If we speak of the hill is often spoken of la Butte Montmartre. Unlike what is often mentioned is not the highest point in Paris, which lies in the Rue de Telegraphe, in the 20th arrondissement.

The hill is some 134 meters high. Montmartre is one of the most famous tourist sites of Paris. On top of Montmartre is a beautiful city views. The Montmartre district attracts many artists have long and especially painters. On the Place du Tertre, atop the hill, the specially-made paintings sold to tourists.

Montmartre is also famous for its many and often steep stairs. At the stop Anvers you will find the Funicular de Montmartre, located parallel with the rue Foyatier component consists of a 300 steps stairway leading to the steps of the Sacré-Cœur leads.

On the hill of Montmartre, the great white Sacre Coeur Basilica.

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