Montmartre

district, Paris, France

Also known as: Butte-Montmartre

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Montmartre is a district located on a hill in the north-central part of Paris, France. Historically, it was a major art colony in Paris from the early 19th century until the 1920s, attracting artists before they migrated to Montparnasse.12

While some areas of Montmartre are commercialized for tourism, others retain picturesque qualities with winding lanes and stairways on steeper slopes. The district is also known for its nightclubs and entertainment.2

A prominent landmark in Montmartre is the Sacred Heart Basilica, built after the French defeat in the Franco-German War. The basilica's design was inspired by Romanesque churches. Montmartre is situated on the Butte-Montmartre, one of the hills that encircle Paris.2

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…his own studio in the Montmartre district of Paris and concerned himself, for the most part, with doing portraits of his friends.
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The Buttes
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