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Montmartre and Pigalle : Places to Escape the Crowds

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1. St-Jean l’Evangéliste de Montmartre

This 1904 church is a clash of styles, from Moorish to Art Nouveau.
2. Montmartre City Hall

On display in this fine building are two Utrillo paintings, which he bequeathed to his local town hall on his death.
3. Hameau des Artistes

This little hamlet of artists’ studios is private, but no one will mind if you take a quiet look round.
4. Musée de la Vie Romantique

Writer George Sand frequently visited the owner of this house, artist Ary Scheffer. The building is now devoted to her works.
5. Musée Gustave Moreau

The former home of symbolist artist Moreau now displays a large collection of his works.
6. Le Placard d’rik Satie

A placard (cupboard) is how the composer referred to his diminutive studio.
7. Cité Véron

This cul-de-sac is home to the intriguing Ophir, a warehouse of theatre costumes and stage props.
8. Square Suzanne-Buisson

Named after a World War II Resistance fighter, this square is a romantic spot.
9. Rue de Poteau Market

This great food market is a long way from the tourist crowds.
10. Chapelle des Martyrs

Also known as the Martyrium, this 19th-century chapel is said to be on the spot where St Denis was beheaded by the Romans in AD 250.