Rue du Calvaire, Historic stairs in Montmartre, Paris, France
Rue du Calvaire is a stairway in Montmartre connecting Rue Gabrielle to Place du Calvaire through stone steps that climb the hill. The route varies in width and steepness, with paved sections and natural resting spots between the buildings alongside.
The name comes from a calvary monument built in 1805 near Saint-Pierre de Montmartre church at the summit. This link to the hill's early religious history gives the stairs a deeper meaning beyond being simply a passageway.
The stairs are woven into the artistic heart of Montmartre, where painters and sculptors have made their studios and workshops for generations. This spot carries the bohemian spirit that shaped the neighborhood and still draws creative people today.
The nearest metro stop is Abbesses on Line 12, from which the stairs are easy to reach on foot. The terrain is uneven and requires good shoes, especially in wet weather when the steps can become slippery.
The stairs attract photographers at different times of day to capture the changing light, especially in early morning and golden hour. Many visitors overlook the fact that surrounding buildings house small galleries and artist workshops that can be explored while climbing or descending.
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