Basilique du Sacré-Cœur de Montmartre
Paris, Île-de-France
Denomination
CatholicService times
Founded
1875Architect
Paul AbadieStyle
Romanesque Revival architectureLast updated September 2026
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Sacre-Coeur Basilica sits atop Montmartre hill and offers sweeping views of Paris from its dome, making it the city's second most visited tourist attraction. The striking neo-Byzantine-Romanesque architecture combines religious significance with its commanding vantage point overlooking the entire capital and suburbs. Visitors can experience both the architectural splendor and the spiritual importance of this 19th-century basilica.
What to See
- ›Dome two hundred meters above the Seine
- ›Panoramic views of Paris and its suburbs
- ›Location at the summit of Montmartre butte
- ›Second most popular tourist destination in Paris after the Eiffel Tower
- ›Perpetual adoration of the Holy Eucharist since 1885
- ›Associated with the martyrdom of Saint Denis, patron saint of Paris
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