Montmartre

Montmartre is a hilltop neighborhood in Paris known for artists, winding streets, and city views.

Where It Fits

Montmartre sits on a hill in northern Paris. Artists such as Picasso and Toulouse-Lautrec spent time there.

Why People Visit or Study It

The white Sacre-Coeur basilica stands near the top of the hill. Visitors go there for art, cafes, and views over Paris.

Fun Facts

• Montmartre sits on a hill in northern Paris.
• Artists such as Picasso and Toulouse-Lautrec spent time there.
• The white Sacre-Coeur basilica stands near the top of the hill.
• Visitors go there for art, cafes, and views over Paris.

Did You Know?

Historians and learners study Montmartre by comparing written records, objects, buildings, maps, and careful questions.