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The Eighteenth arrondissement of Paris is located on the right bank and includes the famous hill of Montmartre which is dominated by the white sanctuary of the Sacré-Cœur basilica.
A few words about the Eighteenth arrondissement
The Eighteenth arrondissement of Paris (le dix-huitième arrondissement) is situated on the right bank of River Seine on the north western part of Paris. The arrondissement has a population of 203,127 (2011 census) and covers an area of 6.01 km2.
The hill of Montmartre and the 18th arrt seen from the Pompidou Centre © French Moments
The 18th arrondissement includes the old village of Montmartre which was joined to Paris in 1860.
Main places of interest in the 18th arrondissement
Rue de Norvins, Montmartre © French Moments
The 18th arrondissement features some of Paris’ major monuments and sites:
- the district of Montmartre
- the Sacré-Cœur basilica
- the Saint-Pierre de Montmartre church
- the Place du Tertre
- the Cabaret du Lapin Agile
- the Moulin de la Galette
- the Moulin Rouge
- the Cemetery of Montmartre
- the metro station of Abbesses
- the vineyard of Montmartre
Our pages on the 18th ARRONDISSEMENT
Square Louise Michel, Montmartre
Situated 18th arrondissement, the Square Louise Michel (formerly Square Willette) is a steep green area that…
Christmas Nativity Scene at Sacré-Cœur Basilica, Montmartre
The Nativity Scene inside the Sacré-Cœur basilica in Montmartre (18th arrondissement) is one of the most visited in Paris. Discover the…
The secrets about the Moulin Rouge in Paris
Ohh la la… Le Moulin Rouge is one the most famous cabarets in the world. It…
Windmills of Montmartre, Paris
The steep rue Lepic (18th arrondissement) that climbs the hill of Montmartre gives access to Paris’ two…
And Paris’ highest street is…
A few days ago, one of our students in French asked us a tricky question:…
Discover the Montmartre Cemetery in Paris
The Montmartre Cemetery in the 18th arrondissement of Paris is the second largest operating cemetery of the…
Sacré-Cœur Basilica, Paris
Situated in the 18th arrondissement, the majestic Sacré-Cœur basilica is one of Paris’ most visited monuments. The…
Place du Tertre, Montmartre
The little shaded square of Place du Tertre is situated just a stone’s throw away…
April Walking Tour in Montmartre
One part I love about my job is to show people the beautiful parts of Paris.…
Église Saint-Pierre de Montmartre, Paris
Squished by the white mass of the Sacré-Cœur in Montmartre stands the little and discret Romanesque…
Eighteenth arrondissement of Paris
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Ascent to the forecourt of Sacré-Cœur in Montmartre
One of the favourite gates used by sightseers on their way to the old district…
In the footsteps of Dalida in Montmartre
Who was Dalida? This is the inevitable question people ask me when walking on a…
The Abbesses métro station in Montmartre
The entrance to the Abbesses métro station is a masterpiece of Art Nouveau architecture. Designed…
Vineyard of Montmartre, Paris
Situated in the rue Saint-Vincent on the slopes of the Montmartre Hill (18th arrondissement), the vineyard of…
Top 10 Facts about the Sacré-Cœur, Paris
The basilica of Sacré-Cœur, located in the 18th arrondissement, is one of Paris’ most visited…
Spring flowers and perfect sunny day in Montmartre
A sign that spring is coming is the sunny days we are having right now in Paris. We…
This week’s Paris Walking Tour in Montmartre
This week we run a Paris Walking Tour in Montmartre, Paris on a beautiful sunny…
Discover the village of Montmartre in Paris
Situated in the 18th arrondissement, the iconic ‘Butte Montmartre’ is one of Paris’ most famous…
Paris viewed from the top of Sacré-Cœur, Montmartre: our best photos
Last weekend we came early in the morning and climbed to the top of Sacré-Cœur…
Paris Walking Tours on the 4th July
This morning Pierre run two Walking Tours in Paris, one on the hill of Montmartre and the other…
