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Montmartre
Since Gallo-Roman times Montmartre was a small village covered
with vineyards at the top of the hill until the 19th century,
when it was absorbed by Paris, and became one of the strongholds
for intellectuals and artists. Nearby is the famous Place du Tertre,
the square surrounded by cafes where artists and intellectuals
would meet. Just before World War I many artists such as Picassso,
Modigliani, Utrillo and Apollinaire lived nearby, but it then
became rather expensive and a move was made by many artists to
Montparnasse. The Sacre-Coeur was completed in 1910 and was built
in remembrance of the Franco-Prussian war of 1870. It has a magnificent
view across Paris.
Montmartre Cemetery
A romantic place high up on the hill and is the burial place for many
noteworthy celebrities
from Nijinsky to Offenbach and Berliz to Degas.
Clignancourt - Marche aux Puces
This vast ‘Flea Market’ is at the top center of Paris
in the 18th arrondissement where it connects with the ‘village’
of Saint-Ouen at the Porte de Clignancourt. For the inexperienced
shopper, it is best to go to one of the five large markets, all
located off the Rue des Rosiers. The big five are Marches Vernaisson,
Malassis, Dauphine, Biron and Serpette/Paul Bert. It is open on
Saturdays, Sundays and Mondays.
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