Hotel Regyn's Montmartre

ABBESSES AREA :
A picturesque village where legendary sights - Sacr?-Coeur, Moulin Rouge, Bateau-Lavoir - deliciously adjoin a colorful market, typical bistrots, costermonger, ivy fa?ades and hidden squares, Montmartre?s Butte is definitely a must.

The name of "Abbesses" area comes from 1133 because of the King Louis IV le Gros and Ad?la?de de Savoie, his wife. They've decided to build a convent of relegious on "Le Tertre".

The hotel is located in the heart of this charming village hang on the hill of Butte Montmartre where ?Am?lie Poulain? movie has been shooted. You will be close by Place du Tertre and the painters.

Moulin Rouge, Bateau Lavoir, Mus?e de Montmartre are near the food market Lepic-Abbesses with many bistrots, lovely terrace caf?s, fashion shops...

PLACE ABBESSES:
The place was the entrance of the convent where Henry IV (with a part of his army) was waiting to be allowed to enter inside Paris. The convent has been destroyed during the french revolution.

BASILIQUE OF SACR? C?UR :
Has been built from 1876 untill 1914 (architect : ABADIE). it was in purpose to reconcile the nation after the terrible events of "La Commune" in 1871.
Along the middle of 19th to the beginning of the 20th century, many famous painters, writers, singers etc. loved the free spirit of the hill from where you overlook Paris.

STAIRS OF THE BUTTE :
The famous stairs of the "Butte Montmartre" song by Aristide Bruant will take you to place du Tertre where you'll find the painters, caf?s and terraces.

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