In this guide to Montmartre, I cover the history as well as the little villages/streets that make Montmartre truly special. The walking tour of Montmartre should take about 2 hours. The total distance covered is 4 kilometers (2.5 miles).
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Self-guided Montmartre walking tour mapIf you'd like to do this Montmartre walk yourself, click on the map below to access directions through Google maps. The route is just over 2.5km (1.6 miles) and takes 35 minutes to walk straight through, but allow a couple of hours to include stops.
Walking on one of the gently sloping paths alongside the garden, the 222 steps leading up to the top can be avoided. The square offers fantastic views of the Sacré-Cœur Basilica and the roofs of Paris.
Sacré Coeur is the second most popular tourist destination in Paris after the Eiffel Tower. And though some locals will say it's not the area it used to be, it is absolutely worthy of a visit.
How long does it take to visit the basilica? It will take you from 45 minutes to an hour to visit the Dome and the Crypt of the Sacré Coeur. You should also know that to reach this unique viewpoint over Paris you will have to climb 300 steps.
Rue de l'Abreuvoir is located in the Montmartre neighbourhood of Paris, France. It is nestled in the 18th arrondissement, not far from the famous Sacré-Cœur Basilica.
Best Time To Visit MontmartreAlso, if you can, it would be best to plan your visit during the morning because many people flock to Montmartre from the afternoons till the evening hours.
Montmartre is safe at night, but there's nothing to see; all the interesting activity (artists, shops, etc.) takes place during the day. Sacré-Cœur is nicely lit in the evening, but that's about it. Some areas to the east of Sacré-Cœur are dicey in the evenings, but tourists never go there, anyway.
Children under the age of 3 ride for free, and children aged 4-9 often have discounts. T+ tickets are your basic one-way single tickets. You can buy T+ tickets as singles (€1.90) or in a contactless packet (carnet) of 10 (€14.90).
Rue de l'AbreuvoirPlace Dalida is dedicated to the French music icon Dalida, who loved and lived in Montmartre. Be sure to walk to the intersection of Rue Girardon and Rue de l'Abreuvoir to see one of the best street views in Montmartre (pictured right).
The area around Place Pigalle is seedy at night, but not all of Monmartre. The usual big city con artists hang out around Monmartre, mainly to take advantage of gullible tourists, but there isn't any major risk to your safety that you won't find elsewhere in Paris.