Place du Tertre

Place du Tertre

Place du Tertre is a square in Paris, France, located in the Montmartre district of the 18th arrondissement, not far from the Sacré-Cœur Basilica and Le Lapin Agile. The square often gathers many artists and is one of the most famous and most visited tourist attractions in the capital.

The famous Place du Tertre is the center of the old village of Montmartre. In this picturesque and lively square, there are numerous outdoor cafés and restaurants, as well as a permanent exhibition featuring easels of 140 artists (including painters, portrait artists, and cartoonists), each occupying a 1-square-meter space where they can display their works and paint outdoors.

A rural atmosphere is recreated in this urban setting: narrow alleyways, tables set with red-and-white checkered cloths, and the first Parisian brasserie — the famous Café Momus, which opened in 1793. It is said that the French word "bistro" may have originated here in 1814 during the Russian occupation of Paris, when hurried soldiers would shout “bistro ! bistro !” (Russian for “quick ! quick !”) when ordering a drink.

Place du Tertre is close to the Sacré-Cœur Basilica, and from the square in front of the basilica, you can enjoy one of the most beautiful panoramas of Paris, with the city and its landmarks spread out before you: the Eiffel Tower, Notre-Dame Cathedral, the Arc de Triomphe, and more.

Place du Tertre

Must-visit reason: One of the squares in Paris with the richest artistic atmosphere

Continent where the attraction is located: Europe【Europe】

Country/Region where the attraction is located: France[France]

Province/State where the attraction is located: Île-de-France Region [Ile-de-France Region]

City where the attraction is located: Paris [Paris]