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Montmartre![]() The church of Sacré-Coeur in Montmartre, Paris, France. The first stone was laid in 1875 but the basilica was not completed until 1919. The interior of the church contains one of the world's largest mosaics, depicting Christ with outstretched arms. The bell tower contains the Savoyarde, one of the world's heaviest bells at 19 tons. District of Paris, France, dominated by the basilica of Sacré-Coeur, completed in 1919. It is situated in the north of the city on a hill 120 m/400 ft high. It is known for its night-life and artistic associations and is a popular tourist site. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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He asked Philip whether he had ever been to any of those places in Montmartre which are celebrated from Temple Bar to the Royal Exchange. I know nothing more delightful than the notes to the Montmartre and Latin Quarters. D'Artagnan looked out and at the corner of Rue Montmartre saw the hostess coming along hanging to the arm of an enormous Swiss, who tiptoed in his walk with a magnificent air which pleasantly reminded him of his old friend Porthos. |
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