Montmartre et Sacré Coeur Paris 12. Patricia Barry © 2000
Sacré Coeur 1 Modern church Basilica completed in 1914 Its white domes visible throughout Paris On summit of Montmartre.
Sacré Coeur 2 Many steps lead to the top The roads are steep and winding
Funicular Railway 1 There is a funicular railway to the top Cost is similar to a Métro ticket.
Funicular Railway 2 Carriages are small More steps to the left.
Montmartre Street 1 Montmartre means Hill of the Martyrs Originally little village outside Paris Quickest way to go from street to street is by the steps
Montmartre Street 2 Montmartre became very fashionable with artists at end of 19th century It provides some of the best views over Paris
La Place du Tertre 1 Montmartre is still frequented by artists Many try to make a living by sketching and painting tourist portraits in this square
La Place du Tertre 2 Most artists here are students or amateurs
La Place du Tertre 3 Some paint views of Paris
La Place du Tertre 4 The Place du Tertre has many cafés
Le Moulin Rouge 1 In nearby Place Pigalle is the Moulin Rouge Very famous nightclub Show and meal can cost about $300 per person
Le Moulin Rouge 2 Close by, the entry to the Station de Métro provides a typically Parisian scene.