Place du Tertre
Square Historic Montmartre square known for artists and cafés
Perched in Montmartre near Sacré-Cœur, Place du Tertre fills with portraitists and painters; visitors come for café terraces, street artists and views over Paris’s northern rooftops.
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Place du Tertre is a cobbled public square on the Butte Montmartre in the 18th arrondissement of Paris, known for its concentration of portrait painters and street artists. It has long been associated with Montmartre’s artistic community and remains a popular tourist spot.
The square is lined with cafés, small restaurants, and stalls where artists paint and sell work, and it offers close views of the surrounding historic neighbourhood. Many visitors come for short portraits, street scenes, and to experience the lively artistic atmosphere.
Place du Tertre sits a short walk from the Sacré-Cœur Basilica and overlooks parts of Paris from the Montmartre hill, making it easy to combine with other nearby attractions.
- Location and crowding: The square is located on the Butte Montmartre in Paris's 18th arrondissement and sits a short walk from the Sacré-Cœur Basilica, making it very busy during daytime tourist hours.
How to Get to Place du Tertre #
Place du Tertre sits in Montmartre (Paris 18th). Take Métro Line 12 to Abbesses (about a 3-5 minute walk uphill) or Line 2 to Anvers and either walk up or take the Montmartre funicular from the Anvers area; from the funicular / Abbesses it’s a short 5-10 minute walk to the square.
Tips for Visiting Place du Tertre #
- Visit Place du Tertre first thing in the morning to see the artists working in much quieter conditions and to get unobstructed views of the square before tour groups arrive.
- Approach via the smaller streets (for example from Rue Norvins or Place du Calvaire) to avoid the main tourist push and to discover quieter artists and cafés on the square's edges.
- Don't limit yourself to the square - walk a few minutes to Sacré‑Cœur's steps and the surrounding lanes for better panoramas and more authentic Montmartre atmosphere away from the busiest stalls.
Best Time to Visit Place du Tertre #
Visit Place du Tertre in the shoulder seasons (spring or autumn) or early morning to avoid the biggest crowds while still enjoying pleasant weather.
Weather & Climate near Place du Tertre #
Place du Tertre's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 2°C to 25°C. Moderate rainfall (686 mm/year), distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 7°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (56 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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February
February is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (51 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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March
March is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (58 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (57 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 10°C. The wettest month with 66 mm of rain and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 13°C. Moderate rainfall (58 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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July
July is the warmest month with highs of 25°C and lows of 15°C. Moderate rainfall (62 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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August
August is the warmest month with highs of 25°C and lows of 14°C. Moderate rainfall (45 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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September
September is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (55 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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October
October is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (62 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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November
November is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 5°C. Moderate rainfall (56 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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December
December is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (60 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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