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The façade of Sacré-Cœur Basilica in Montmartre
Photograph · 18th

Culture

Sacré-Cœur

The basilica above the hill provides a landmark and views across much of the Paris landscape from its surroundings.

Official visitor information

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Photo: VillageHero from Ulm, Germany · Source and date · CC BY-SA 2.0. Resized and compressed; display cropping may apply. Full credit (French).

Area
Montmartre
District
18th
Suggested duration
1 h 30
Budget category
Free to €
Transport landmark
Anvers or Lamarck–Caulaincourt
Address or starting point
35 rue du Chevalier-de-la-Barre

Addresses, area names and station names retain their local names. Durations exclude journeys and unpredictable waiting.

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Decisions that shape the visit

Choose your programme

Separate time in the basilica, the panorama and the Montmartre walk.

Anticipate the constraint

Spaces and activities have their own conditions. Respect prayer guidance and check your desired access.

Continue at your own pace

Musée de Montmartre provides a different cultural visit to prepare separately.

Musée de Montmartre — 18th · 2 h

Linked visits are alternatives or continuations, not a claim that all are adjacent.

What to look for on site

This is an active place of worship. Check arrangements for the spaces you want to see and keep time for surrounding streets, where views change on each descent.

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Further reading in French

Useful answers

Questions fréquentes

How should I prepare a Sacré-Cœur visit?

Separate time in the basilica, the panorama and the Montmartre walk. Spaces and activities have their own conditions. Respect prayer guidance and check your desired access.

Are the duration and budget guaranteed?

The suggested duration of 1 h 30 is planning guidance, excluding travel and unpredictable waiting. Budget categories are editorial indications, not ticket prices. Free entry can have exceptions for exhibitions and activities; confirm the exact visit with the provider.

Sources and final checks

Sources may use French. Confirm opening hours, ticket inclusions, reservations and temporary restrictions for your exact date. For accessibility, check the entire journey from transport to entrance and facilities with the provider.

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