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Montmartre is the artists' and bohemian quarter of the capital and is situated
in the 18th arrondissemont or district of Paris, France.
in the 18th arrondissemont or district of Paris, France.
Place du Tertre which is the place of artists and the vibrant heart of Montmartre, is in close proximity
to the Basillica of Sacre Coeur, itself the crown on the hill or 'Butte Montmartre'.
to the Basillica of Sacre Coeur, itself the crown on the hill or 'Butte Montmartre'.
From the end of the 19th, and through the 20th century, Montmartre witnessed the activities of some great painters and styles including Impressionism, Cubism, Fauvism, and the development of Surrealism and modern painting. Many artists have contributed to the tradition that is Montmartre and include De Jonking, Pissarro, Cézanne, Manet, Van Gogh, Toulouse Lautrec, Degas, Renoir, Picasso Braque,
Matisse, Derain, Villon, Duchamp, Dufy, Susanne Valadon, Utrillo and Gen Paul, among others.
Matisse, Derain, Villon, Duchamp, Dufy, Susanne Valadon, Utrillo and Gen Paul, among others.
Renoir and Utrillo were, at different times, lived in the house which is now the Montmartre Museum.
Not only did Montmartre inspire painters but also writers including Alfred Jarry and Marcel Aymé, as well the composer Eric Satie.
Not only did Montmartre inspire painters but also writers including Alfred Jarry and Marcel Aymé, as well the composer Eric Satie.
Film makers have also fallen for the charm and magic of Montmartre.
Counted among them are Gérard Oury, Claude LeLouch and more recently Jean Pierre Jeunet.
Jeunet captured the unique character and authenticity of Montmartre in the film
" The Fabulous Destiny of Amélie Poulain ". This movie has contributed to the celebrity of Montmartre.
Counted among them are Gérard Oury, Claude LeLouch and more recently Jean Pierre Jeunet.
Jeunet captured the unique character and authenticity of Montmartre in the film
" The Fabulous Destiny of Amélie Poulain ". This movie has contributed to the celebrity of Montmartre.