Rue Foyatier, Public staircase in Montmartre, Paris, France.
Rue Foyatier is a public staircase in the 18th arrondissement that extends roughly 100 meters uphill toward the Sacré-Cœur Basilica. The steps span about 12 meters across and provide a direct pedestrian route through Montmartre to reach the elevation of the monument.
The street opened in 1867 as a public passage and was named in 1875 after French sculptor Denis Foyatier. It emerged during a period when Montmartre was expanding rapidly and needed better connections between its different elevations.
The steps serve as a vital link between the artistic neighborhood of Montmartre and the basilica above, used daily by locals and travelers navigating between the two elevations. They form part of the district's daily rhythm, connecting the galleries and cafés below to the landmark above.
The stairs are accessible at any time and offer a funicular railway alternative for less mobile visitors alongside the walking route. Early morning or late afternoon are better times to climb when crowds are lighter.
The site served as a filming location for multiple movies, including John Wick: Chapter 4 in 2023 and the French classic Celine and Julie Go Boating from 1974. It has woven itself into film history and remains familiar to movie fans worldwide.
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