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Metro: Anvers, Abbesses Montmartre Hill, the highest
natural point in Paris and where you have a gorgeous view of the city, is
definitely a Paris Must See.
Sacré-Coeur is the white gorgeous church
sitting on top of the Montmartre Hill in Paris.
From the Metro station Anvers you can walk your way up
the hill towards the church and then take the tram up to the church
at the end of Rue Foyatier or take the stairs. The construction of Sacré-Coeur
was due to the promise to God made by Alexandre Legentil and Rohault de
Fleury for Paris to be saved from invasion and damage during the
Franco-Prussian war. The construction of Sacre-Coeur began
in 1876 and it took about 40 years for this Romanesque / Byzantine styled
structure to complete. Inside the church you find beautiful
paintings and statues. Also, one of the largest bells in the world is
housed in this church. After visiting the church follow the signs to Place
du Tertre, where artists gather with fresh beautiful paintings. There are some decent coffee shops at
Place du Tertre, a little pricy for being in a touristy area. At the corner of the rue Saint Vincent
and the rue des Saules, you can find the 150 year old cabaret, Au
Lapin Agile, which may be worth your visit. Sacre-Coeur and Place de Tertre make
up the best parts of the 18th area of Paris. At the bottom of the hill,
at 82 Blvd de Clichy, you can find Moulin
Rouge, the famous night club where Cancan dance was born.
There are two sittings to view the shows, one with dinner and one
without. You can book your Moulin Rouge tickets online, in
order to guarantee yourself a seat.
Be aware of Place Pigalle, (the red-light district)
and other streets in this area or arrondissement.
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