The basilica never really closes: open 6:30 am to 10:30 pm, it leaves its steps to those who want to watch Paris switch off and back on. Guitars, bottles, first metros — this is the city's balcony.
The right time
Two options: 11 pm for the city lit up, or 6:30 am for sunrise while the tourists are still asleep.
Lights
White dome lit all night; below, the lampposts of square Louise-Michel.
The photo spot
From rue Foyatier (the funicular steps), the basilica framed by lampposts; or from the steps, Paris from above.
The tip
Montmartre has its queer addresses and its cabaret: Madame Arthur is at the foot of the hill on rue des Martyrs.
The closest addresses
The community's addresses around the monument, with photos.
512 mAtelier de Montmartre
Bar
687 mStar City
Bar · 27 Bd de Clichy
915 mQueer Tours France
Culture · 31 Rue Doudeauville
1180 m25hours Hotel
Hotel · * [Comment y aller ?](http://maps.google.com/maps?daddr=12+Bd+de+Denain%2C+75010+Paris)
1248 mKey West Gay Sauna
Bar
1332 mLiebe
Bar · #### [Le Subterfuge Bar ###### LGBTQ+ Friendly en plein coeur de Pigalle * 48 Rue Jean-Baptiste Pigalle, 75009 Paris, France, 48.88027, 2.33490](https://www.parislgbt.com/listing/le-subterfuge-bar/)