Montmartre, Historic district in 18th arrondissement, Paris, France.
Montmartre rises 130 meters above sea level as a hilltop neighborhood featuring narrow cobblestone streets, traditional French architecture, and panoramic views over the entire city of Paris.
Originally an independent village before incorporation into Paris in 1860, Montmartre played a significant role during the 1871 Paris Commune uprising when revolutionary forces briefly controlled the area.
The district served as home to renowned artists including Picasso, Van Gogh, and Toulouse-Lautrec, who established studios at Le Bateau-Lavoir and transformed the area into a major artistic center.
Visitors can access Montmartre via metro stations Anvers, Abbesses, or Pigalle, with a funicular railway providing an alternative to climbing the steep Rue Foyatier stairs to the summit.
Underground gypsum mines dating back to Roman times required special construction techniques for buildings like Sacré-Cœur Basilica due to the unstable ground conditions beneath the hill.
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