THE ARTISTS’ INSPIRATION

By the early 1900s, Montmartre was the center of artistic and intellectual life in Paris, thanks in large part to its affordable housing. Pay homage to its former residents and discover the city views that undoubtedly inspired them on this itinerary from Compass & Key.

Time: 3-4 hours

Entry Fees: Musée de Montmartre-€9.50, Sacré-Coeur dome & crypt-€8 (entry to the cathedral itself is free), Musée National Gustave Moreau is included in the Paris Museum Pass/€8 entry without the pass

Starting point: Le Bal Café; Metro: La Fourche

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Montmartre and Sacré-Coeur

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