Montmartre, Paris

EUROPE SPECIAL - PARIS OPPOSITE: Artists’ Market Place du T Tertre; RIGHT: Montmartre street charm. N UPO D E ÉLI Montmartre Museum M Housed in a smart 17th century R : A country manor, this is where insights APHE into the arts and culture of ‘the R old village’ can be found. Former resident artists have encompassed HOTOG - P the likes of Renoir, Suzanne Valadon E D and her son Maurice Utrillo. The N A OFFIC R permanent collection includes classic T T R RIS E posters, original sketches and a detailed model of the old village. The OU RC B A piece de resistance is the outstanding RIS T A R : M window-framed view of one of the © P few remaining vineyards in Paris, APHE R Clos de Montmartre. Basilica of Sacre Coeur Equally rewarding is the peach-orange HOTOG Place Du Tertre Completed during the earlier part of sunset seen on a clear evening from - P E The ever-bustling daily artists’ the 20th century, this striking white- the steps outside of the basilica. A Montmartre, market located near the imposing domed landmark that crowns the hill funicular conveniently runs up and OFFIC T Sacre Coeur basilica – amid the contains one of the largest mosaics down this steeper section of the hill RIS concentrated mass of umbrellas, of its kind. The 83m high dome, for the cost of a metro ticket each way. OU easels and tourists, today’s talented which can be accessed via a winding Also worth a look is the much smaller Paris RIS T street artists specialise in a mix stairwell, provides astounding views neighbour Saint Pierre de Montmartre, A © P of traditional and modern style that extend up to some 50km across one of the oldest churches in Paris. • portraits, sketches and caricatures. Compiled by Kristin Lee ATG0385_GetUp+Go:Layout 1 9/9/11 9:51Paris, AMtaking Page in the1 Eiffel Tower. ontmartre, located in the this petite and inviting French creperie. 18th district on the city’s Regarded by the locals as having the Mhighest hill, is a vibrant best crepes in Paris, this is where some historic village that has retained its well priced, melt-in-your-mouth cuisine What makes these tours so much better? authentic Parisian ambience. Wander can be savoured. The menu offers a Europe 2012 With smaller group sizes up to only 30 passengers and 2, 3, 4 amid the narrow cobblestone streets good selection of tasty fillings with its and even 5 night stops you get more time sightseeing and lined with tiny cafes and ivy-clad T sweet and savoury crepes for lunch or N Leisurely escorted tours less time wasted on motorways. Designed specifically for buildings to discover culturally dinner. Keeping with Breton tradition, UPO Australians and New Zealanders, all tours are genuinely enriching experiences. D the savoury crepes (galettes) are made E with a difference… inclusive with no later charged ‘hidden’ options lists. ÉLI from buckwheat flour. The owners’ Montmartre cemetery M docile French bulldog is usually chilled : A European Summer Tours The second largest cemetery in Paris, out beneath a table while his large EARYBIRD SPECIAL HOTO Dutch Floriade – 8 days Save $300 pp on tours this remarkably peaceful site is a P portrait hangs on the wall. contrast to the buzzing atmosphere The Italian Grande – 18 days longer than 9 days when you book & surrounding it. Here, on picturesque La Francaise – 17 days deposit by 22 Dec 2011 found. Held each Saturday morning tree-shaded avenues, stand impressive Great British Heritage – 19 days sculptures plus ornamental from 9am until 1pm, it’s located on TRAVEL FACTS Black Forest, Bavaria & the Tyrol – 14 days tombstones, vaults and crypts. Many the central reservation strip on the locals come simply for the serenity broad boulevard of Batignolles, near 8 Getting there The Rhineland, Alsace & Swiss Alps – 16 days while numerous cats call it home. The the Place de Clichy metro station. Emirates Airlines flies to Paris via Provence & Tuscany to Umbria – 17 days 11-hectare site is where several artists Laden with colour and quality fare, Dubai. All Quiet on the Western Front – 8 days and notables, who once lived and here boutique producers offer an [@] Visit: www.emirates.com affordable range of goodies. Buy up worked in the area, have been laid 7 For information For your copy of our Europe to rest. Luminaries include dancer ambrosial cheeses, pates, seasonal [@] Visit http://en.parisinfo.com/ 2012 tour brochure call fruits and vegetables, artisan products, Vaslav Nijinksy and the inventor of Or [@] www.montmartre-guide. 1300 135 015 or visit the saxophone, Adolphe Sax. nuts, fresh-baked baguettes, plus mini com www.albatrosstours.com.au quiches and flans by the slice. Les Batignolles market l Stay Lic No TAG 1374_ATG0385 Within walking distance of the Creperie Lepic Assiette Terrass Hotel. cemetery, in the 17th district, is where Continuing the foodie theme, halfway [@] Visit www.terrass-hotel.com ALBATROSS TOURS, COME SHARE OUR LOVE OF EUROPE this fabulous organic market can be up the butte (hill) at 35 Rue Lepic is 46 Get Up & Go Get Up & Go 47.

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