Place du Tertre, Artist square in Montmartre, Paris, France.
Description
Place du Tertre is a square situated directly behind the Sacré-Cœur Basilica with stone pathways and seating areas spread throughout. The space is surrounded by historic buildings with street-level cafés and restaurants lining the edges where people gather.
History
The area began as part of a Benedictine abbey founded in the medieval period, serving as the religious and economic center of Montmartre for centuries. After the French Revolution, the abbey disappeared but the square remained and gradually became a public gathering place.
Culture
The square has always drawn artists and continues to do so, shaping how it looks and feels today. You see people sketching and painting throughout the day, creating a working creative space that visitors can watch and experience firsthand.
Practical
You can reach the square on foot from the base of the hill or take the Montmartrobus line that goes up directly. The space itself is fairly flat and easy to navigate, though getting to the hill from lower areas requires climbing.
Did you know?
The square became a center for artists migrating to Paris in the 1800s, fundamentally shaping how the city developed its art scene. This legacy continues to draw working artists today, making it one of the few places where you can watch painters and portrait artists create work throughout the day.
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