Rue du Calvaire, Historic stairs in Montmartre, Paris, France.
Rue du Calvaire is a set of stairs near Place du Tertre that connects different elevation levels across 54 meters with a width of 7.6 meters. The stone steps form a direct passage through the sloped terrain that characterizes this neighborhood.
The stairs were laid out in 1884 when Montmartre was expanding rapidly and the city needed better ways to navigate between steep elevation changes. They became part of a broader effort to make the hillside neighborhood more accessible.
The name references a former Calvary shrine that once stood on this site, and artists have long drawn inspiration from the setting's layered topography. Today the steps are woven into Montmartre's artistic character, where both historical traditions and contemporary creators coexist.
Access is easiest on foot, and the stairs offer a quick route between different street levels without long detours. The area is open at all times and the steps remain walkable in various weather conditions.
As you climb, new viewpoints over the city emerge with each set of steps, revealing hidden corners and overlooked buildings that shift with your height. This changing perspective makes each ascent offer different discoveries depending on where you direct your gaze.
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