What to see and do in Montmartre: basilica, art and square

What to visit in Montmartre: basilica, art and square

• Sacré-Cœur Basilica
• Musée de Montmartre
• Place du Tertre

PLACES AND EXPERIENCES

What to do in Montmartre: basilica, art and square

heritage

Sacré-Cœur Basilica

The basilica at the top of Montmartre combines an interior dedicated to prayer with views of the Parisian landscape from the public surroundings of the hill.

Activities for your visit

• Get to know the spaces of the basilica enabled for visitors.
• See Paris from the public surroundings of the hill.

Tips for this place

• General access to the basilica is free and does not require a tourist reservation.
• The visit to the dome is paid and has different conditions; respect prayer spaces.

Access to the basilica ↗

Free access to the basilica without general reservation. The visit to the dome is paid separately and has its own conditions.

Reference sources and location

• Sacré-Cœur Basilica · Official access

Orientative reference of the venue in Wikidata; it does not indicate a door, ticket office or accessible route.

Reference coordinates: 48.88665, 2.34295.

Wikidata · Sacré-Cœur, Paris

museum

Musée de Montmartre

Collections, workshop spaces and gardens allow us to learn about the artistic and cultural history of the Montmartre neighborhood.

Activities for your visit

• Visit the collections and exhibitions of the chosen modality.
• Visit the gardens and available workshop spaces.

Tips for this place

• Check what your admission to the museum and gardens includes.
• Visits to vineyards, workshops or special activities may have different reservations.

Book tickets ↗

Official portal of the Musée de Montmartre. Choose the museum and gardens ticket and your date; check additional activities.

Reference sources and location

• Musée de Montmartre · Practical information

Orientative reference of the venue in Wikidata; it does not indicate a door, ticket office or accessible route.

Reference coordinates: 48.8877, 2.3406.

Wikidata · Musée de Montmartre

culture

Place du Tertre

The historic square of Montmartre brings together artists' spaces and terraces in a pedestrian environment that can be discovered by exploring the neighborhood.

Activities for your visit

• Walk through the public spaces and observe the atmosphere of the square.
• Know the environment of the artists, respecting their jobs.

Tips for this place

• Portraits, works and consumption are contracted or paid for separately.
• The streets on the hill have slopes and busy sections.

Access ↗

Access to the public space of the square without a general reservation. Artistic commissions and consumption are independent services.

Reference sources and location

• Paris je t’aime · Place du Tertre

Reference of the public square; it does not indicate an artist booth or a tour meeting point.

Reference coordinates: 48.886667, 2.340833.

Wikidata Place du Tertre

A PROPOSAL TO ORGANIZE YOURSELF

2-day Montmartre itinerary: basilica, art and square

1. Day 1

   Basilica and Place du Tertre

   Get to know the Sacré-Cœur, respecting the prayer spaces and stroll through the square, organizing orders or consumption separately.

2. Day 2

   Artistic history of the neighborhood

   Visit the Musée de Montmartre and the gardens included in your ticket, leaving time for its collections and exhibitions.

Tips for visiting Montmartre: basilica, art and square

• The basilica is free without general reservation; The dome has its own payment conditions.
• Consult the most suitable route for your group among the hilly streets.

LOCAL FLAVORS

What to eat in Montmartre: basilica, art and square

Among bakeries, cafes, bistros and pastry shops, discover traditional French preparations present in Paris. A selection to accompany your walks around the city.

Paris · Bakeries and breakfast

Croissant

Laminated dough pastries, crispy layers and butter flavor. A classic of Parisian bakeries to accompany breakfast.

Reference: Paris je t’aime · Culinary specialties

Paris · Daily bread

Baguette

Elongated bread with a crunchy crust and tender crumb. Present on the everyday table, it is also used to prepare sandwiches or accompany a meal.

Reference: Paris je t’aime · The Parisian baguette

Paris · Cafes and brasseries

Croque-monsieur

Sliced bread with cooked ham, bechamel and gratin cheese. A common preparation in cafes, brasseries and bakeries.

Reference: Paris je t’aime · Culinary specialties

Paris · Brasserie cuisine

Soupe à l’oignon · French onion soup

Broth with onions cooked with butter, bread and melted cheese on top. A classic dish from Parisian brasseries.

Reference: Paris je t’aime · Culinary specialties

Paris · Bistro classic

Steak-frites

Grilled beef accompanied by French fries. A traditional bistro option that can be served with different sauces.

Reference: Paris je t’aime · Culinary specialties

Paris · Pastry shops and sweet break

Macarons

Two delicate almond shells with a sweet filling in the center. Flavors and colors vary by pastry shop.

Reference: Paris je t’aime · Culinary specialties