Church, mosque or temple · France · Île-de-France
Sacré-Cœur Basilica
White-domed basilica crowning Montmartre hill.
For storytellers
Why Sacré-Cœur Basilica matters
Sacré-Cœur sits at the highest point in Paris, gleaming white against the sky. Climb the steps or take the funicular, then turn around: the whole city spreads below you. Inside is a calm, mosaic-lined interior and, for the brave, a dome climb.
Talking points
- It was built in the late 19th century.
- The steps are a favourite spot for street performers.
- The city view is free from the front terrace.
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Good to know: Sunrise and late evening are the quietest times on the steps.
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