Basilique du Sacré-Cœur de Montmartre

Basilique du Sacré-Cœur de Montmartre

Paris, Île-de-France

DenominationCatholic
Founded1875
ArchitectPaul Abadie
StyleRomanesque Revival architecture
Map showing location of Basilique du Sacré-Cœur de Montmartre

Plan Your Visit

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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