If you feel tired of the hustle and bustle of Paris and its big crowds of tourists, you'll find a little bit of relief in Montmartre. This neighbourhood, just north of the centre, has been known as a place that many artists call home. Well, at least up until recently as it got really pricey these days and ordinary artists cannot afford to live there anymore. Regardless, you'll most likely find Montmartre charming and enjoy strolling its narrow cobble streets in search of the Basilique du Sacré-Coeur that dominates the cityscape of Paris.
Instead of wandering around or following the crowds, we decided to use a pedestrian route suggested by one of the travel guides about Paris. It turned out to be a good one and we really enjoyed the sights along the way as we climbed up the hill.
The route starts at the metro station Blanche at the famous Moulin Rouge.
It's a bit far from the main attraction Basilique du Sacré-Coeur, but we actually appreciated it as we were able to gradually immerse ourselves into the lure of Montmartre as opposed to getting into the culmination right away.
It's all about a journey, not a destination, eh?
Montmartre looks very different from the rest of Paris, so you can almost feel you're in the French countryside.
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Speaking about art. It's hard to impress me with what's being sold to mass tourists, but Montmartre was different. I couldn't even resist taking a picture of the artwork, that's how I liked it.
As you finish your ascent at Basilique du Sacré-Coeur, you will appreciate the view from the top of the hill.
The Basilica itself is gorgeous both inside and outside and does not look bulky at all despite its considerable size.
What was your experience like in Montmartre?
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