Adjacent to one of the country's (if not the world's) most recognized basilicas, Sacré-Cœur, are the scenic steps that lead to the vibrant orange-red architecture of L'Envol Hotel. Capture the first sign of the sun dipping into darkness as the light casts a hazy glow over the historic grounds of Montmartre.
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N48° 53' 10.3992"E2° 20' 36.9996"
This image was taken on the steps of Parvis du Sacré Cœur, looking east onto L'Envol Hotel along Rue Lamarck in the Montmartre district of Paris. The easiest way to get to this location is by public transportation, followed by a short walk. You can also take the inclined railway carts via Funiculaire.
Once on the steps (reference the GPS coordinates), face east toward Rue Lamarck and you'll see this exact point of view.
By Metro:
- Closest station: Château Rouge (via Line 4)
- Head south on Boulevard Barbès toward Rue Myrha
- Turn right onto Rue Myrha
- Continue onto Place Jeanne Bohec
- Turn right onto Rue de Clignancourt
- Slight left onto Rue Ramey
- Turn left onto Passage Cottin and take the stairs
- Slight right onto Rue du Chevalier de la Barre and take the stairs
- Turn left onto Rue Lamarck
- Turn right onto Parvis du Sacré-Cœur and take the stairs
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