Looking deeper into Rue Burq in Montmartre.

looking up Rue Burq in Montmartre, with rows of wrought-iron balconies lining elegant Haussmann-style buildings.
Looking deeper into Rue Burq rather than settling for a passing glance from Rue des Abbesses can reveal another of Montmartre's quiet surprises. The balconies seem to stack one above another as the street rises, drawing your eye towards a hidden green space framed by classic Parisian façades.

Sometimes the most rewarding Paris streets are the ones you almost walk past.


Somehow, Paris always manages to be beautiful, even when it’s just quietly being itself.”


Part of the “Windows & Balconies of Paris” Series

Each Wednesday, we share a glimpse of Paris through its windows and balconies — the quiet details that give the city its rhythm and romance.

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