The Perfect Square! and other Paris, France Things to Do Tips

Definitely my favorite place in Paris!! Right in the middle of the Marais district is a beautiful square…Surrounded by red brick and cream colored houses of brilliant architecture, this green, tree-lined façade in the middle of bustling Paris…is an awe-inspiring place to visit! Whether you wish to visit the house of Victor Hugo, to walk around and admire the ‘perfect square’, its arcade and art galleries, lie down on the grass and relaxing after a long day, or eat in one of the delicious and trendy restaurants/bistros around…The Place des Vosges has it all - The best urban open-space I have seen!

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Address: Marais district
Directions: - Close to the metro station Saint-Paul on line 1.

Walk to it from:
- Bastille Opera (10 min.)
- Centre Pampidou (15 min.)
- Notre-Dame Cathedral (20 min.)

The Montmartre hill combines the grandiose of the Sacre-Coeur Catholic Basilica, which is situated on the very top of the hill, and the charm of the Bohemian Place du Tertre. This hill still has a very unique atmosphere that constantly attracts tourist from all around the world. The Place du Tertre lies in the heart of Montmartre, and is famous for its painters that are willing to draw a portrait of you on the spot! Walk away from this busy part of the hill, and check out at random the different parts of the Montmartre and you will surely discover old houses, gardens, steep streets and stair-cases and magnificent views of the city of Paris.

Note that, although the painters of the Place du Tertre remind us of the older generation of brilliant painters like: Picasso, Monet, and Van Gogh…These are far from being penniless ;-) They will take anything from 30-50 euros for a 10-20 minute sketch.

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Directions: The nearest metro station is Abbesses on line 12. Be prepared for a short and nice walk up the hill.
Website: http://www.sacre-coeur-montmartre.com/