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.
Location: Paris
Location: 18th arrondissement of Paris
Location: Clignancourt
Inception: 1867
Length: 100 m
Width: 12 m
Part of: road network of Paris
Shares border with: place Suzanne-Valadon, rue André-Barsacq, rue Azaïs, rue du Cardinal-Dubois, rue Gabrielle, rue Saint-Éleuthère
GPS coordinates: 48.88520,2.34244
Latest update: December 6, 2025 17:41
The streets of France display the country's history. From Paris cobblestone lanes to Strasbourg canals and Nice promenades, they feature historic timber houses, markets, and shops.
Stairs serve not only to overcome elevation changes but often rank among the notable structures of their cities. The Spanish Steps in Rome with its 135 steps has connected two districts since 1725 and became a meeting point for locals and visitors. In Montmartre, 222 steps lead to the Basilica of Sacré-Cœur, while Jacob's Ladder on Saint Helena with 699 steps forms one of the longest straight stairways in the world. The selection includes various construction types: spiral staircases in medieval towers, rock-carved ascents to temples and fortresses, and modern outdoor stairs made of concrete and steel. Some stairs were built for practical reasons like the steps to Table Mountain in Cape Town, others as part of religious sites like the stairs to the Golden Rock in Myanmar. Each staircase tells the story of the engineering skills of its era and the people who use it daily.
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