Montmartre Evening?

We%26#39;re a family of five, 3 %26quot;kids%26quot; in their early 20s and mom and dad pushing 50. During our week in Paris (next week!) we would like to watch the sunset and evening Paris lights from Sacre Coeur. Any recommendations for a cozy cafe or dinner place within walking distance? Or should we scoot out of the area at dark? Thanks!

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Our favorite restaurants were Le Poulbot at 1 bis rue Poulbot (a couple of blocks from Place du Tertre, it%26#39;s very tiny, but they have tables in the back that can handle your group, reservations are a must, just stop in earlier in the day) and Le Durer Restaurant at 19 rue Yvonne-le-Tac (a couple hundred yards to the right as you walk down the stairs (Le Grande Escaliers) next to the funicular).

Please do not scoot out of Montmarte. It comes alive in the evening. We%26#39;ve seen so many unusual %26amp; wonderful things around Sacre Coeur, day or night.

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Do not be concerned about your personal safety in any part of central Paris (within the Peripherique). You will not be attacked, but there is always a small risk of pickpocketing.

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I second Place du Terte -

you%26#39;ll enjoy

http://www.paris.org/Curiosites/Tertre/

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Place_du_Tertre

There%26#39;s also a Dali museum cleverly tucked near by (down a flight of steps and around a corner)

http://www.daliparis.com/english/

We have brought a bottle of wine and watched the sunset from the steps of the Sacre Coeur.

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Take your time in Montmartre it really does come alive in the evening. The Basilica is open until 10pm and lots of tourists are still lingering at that time. If the weather is dry, there will probably be buskers performing on the steps leading up to the Basilica.

You should consider taking the Metro line 12 to Lamarck Caulincourt. This will allow you to approach the hill from the north side up past the vineyard. On exiting the metro turn right, walk to the junction cross the road at the crossing point, then take the first or second turn on the right. you will know this is the correct turning as you will be confronted by stairs.

The other approaches to the %26#39;hill%26#39; take you through the more seedier parts. This is my preferred route.

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