Description
The 18th arrondissement is notably known for its famous places: the Sacred Heart Basilica, the Butte Montmartre, the Moulin Rouge amongst others. Maybe more than any other arrondissements, it shows an impressive diversity whether you talk about the neighborhood vibes : Grandes-Carrières, Clignancourt, la Goutte-d’Or and Montmartre. The chic coexists with the cheap. The population also is very cosmopolitan population, you really find the whole world concentrated.
Concerning the architecture, it is rather disparate, we do find Haussmannian buildings, especially after the 1860 annexion, on the big avenues or boulevards but a vast part has been left untouched, revealing numerous courtyards and small inner gardens. Threelittle wonders: the Théâtre de l’Atelier, one of the few 19th century Parisian theaters still in operation today, the Art Nouveau metro station of Abbesses, designed by Herve Guimard himself, last but not least, And finally, the most unusual cemetery of the capital! A part of the tombstones of the Montmartre cemetery is hidden under a bridge.
Presentation of the tour : Bucolic Montmartre
But first, let’s have a look at the practical details before we start our tour .
THE STAGESThe tour passes through :
It is a linear route that starts and ends up at Anvers metro station. | HOW TO GET THEREFor you to get to the departure point, you must take the following public transportations nearby Montmartre |
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING THE TOUR
Like any of our other strolls, this tour is eco-friendly to preserve the planet as much as your health, it is entirely by foot and is open to all public. During the warmer months, don’t forget to bring a hat, sunglasses and some sunscreen to avoid sunburns. Get some really good and comfortable shoes, we will be running up that hill.
Our piece of advice, bring a pic-nic or a snack. The place des Vosges is the perfect place to enjoy a lunch break. For those with a sweet tooth, we recommend you to head to Marcel they serve the flufiest pancakes and their french toasts are to die for.
Stroll duration : 2h
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