Montmartre and its artists - Quality Hotel Axel Opera, Hotel Paris Center

For a long time Montmartre was just a village near Paris, before being incorporated into Paris in the late 18^th century.

In the 19^th and 20^th centuries, the slopes of Montmartre became the headquarters of the Impressionist painters.  Picasso, Modigliani, Van Gogh, Pissarro, Toulouse Lautrec ... at one time or another they all exercised their art in the bohemian neighbourhood of Montmartre.

The slopes of Montmartre are also a religious place housing the famous Basilica of the Sacred Heart.  Indeed, the hill of Montmartre has been a place of worship for centuries.  The Ancient Gauls had already used it for pagan rites.

Enjoy your stay at the Quality Hotel Axel Opera to visit the magical district of Montmartre.