TOP 10 PLACES TO ESCAPE FROM CROUDSPIGALLE SI MONTMARTRE •
1. St-Jean l’Evangéliste de Montmartre
This 1904 church is a clash of styles, from Moorish to Art Nouveau.
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2. Montmartre City Hall
On display in this fine building are two Utrillo paintings, which he bequeathed to his local town hall on his death.
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3. Hameau des Artistes
This little hamlet of artists’ studios is private, but no one will mind if you take a quiet look round.
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4. Musée de la Vie Romantique
Writer George Sand frequently visited the owner of this house, artist Ary Scheffer. The building is now devoted to her works.
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5. Musée Gustave Moreau
The former home of symbolist artist Moreau now displays a large collection of his works.
TOP 10 PLACES TO ESCAPE FROM CROUDSPIGALLE SI MONTMARTRE •
6. Le Placard d’rik Satie
A placard (cupboard) is how the composer referred to his diminutive studio.
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7. Cité Véron
This cul-de-sac is home to the intriguing Ophir, a warehouse of theatre costumes and stage props.
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8. Square Suzanne-Buisson
Named after a World War II Resistance fighter, this square is a romantic spot.
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9. Rue de Poteau Market
This great food market is a long way from the tourist crowds.
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10. Chapelle des Martyrs
Also known as the Martyrium, this 19th-century chapel is said to be on the spot where St Denis was beheaded by the Romans in AD 250.