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Sacred Heart Basilica of Montmartre (Sacre-Coeur)

35, rue de Chevalier-de-la-Barre | Montmartre, 75018 Paris, France
33 (0)1 53 41 89 00
As featured in 3 days in Paris
Ranked #24 of 534 attractions in Paris
4.5 of 5 stars 822 Reviews
Type: Religious Sites, Architectural Buildings, Historic Sites
Activities: Watching sunrise/sunset
Traveller Description: Sacre-Coeur is amazing, sitting as it does at the highest point in Paris on the hill of Montmartre.  As it sits at the very top of the hill, you can... more »
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Mumbai
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12 reviews 12 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW
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Despite the hordes of tourists, I find peace each time I visit Sacre Coeur. Beautiful architecture and mosaics, beautiful vibe. More

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Franklin, Tn.
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40 reviews 40 reviews
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9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2012 NEW
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take the subway, beautiful church, historical, great views of Paris from the top More

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Pennsylvania
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43 reviews 43 reviews
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10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2012 NEW
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Unless you are stayiing in Montmartre it can be a lot of work just getting here! It was worthwhile seeing for sure. Sitting on the steps and seeing the view of Paris like no other is also a draw. I wouldn't have missed it. More

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Columbus, Ohio
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2012 NEW

The basilica itself is quite lovely, but the staff is rude and confrontational. When you enter, they warn you in a most stern, unfriendly manner that no pictures are allowed. When we were visiting there was a physical and verbal confrontation between a staff person and a visitor. The staff member physically grabbed the visitor (an American woman) insisting that... More

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British Columbia
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52 reviews 52 reviews
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8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2012 NEW
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We were in the Bacilica during a mass. What a difference in terms of feeling and sound. The natural acoustics, which are augmented electronically, enhance the singing by the choir. Beautiful church, more delicate and refined than the older ones in Paris. More

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Podebrady, Nymburk, Czech Republic
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW
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very nice architecture and atmosphere inside, very nice view over Paris outside More

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Orlando, Florida
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14 reviews 14 reviews
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25 helpful votes 25 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW
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Construction of this church started in the late 1800's and was completed in 1914. It sits at the top of a hill and you can either take the stair or ride the Montmartre funicular. I have taken a ride on these in many cities around the World and they are so neat. Your transportation pass or Paris card works or... More

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Mason, Ohio
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18 reviews 18 reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

Sacre-Coeur itself is beautiful, on a hilltop, and enjoyed by many tourists and students. Montmartre is a must to see the artists at work, as well as street entertainers. More

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Rockingham
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23 reviews 23 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

I was fortunate as i was staying in Montmartre so the last thing I saw at night before turning in was this magnificent building shining out. Make sure you have comfortable shoes lots of steps hills cobblestone streets. There is a "lift"from the bottom of the hill for those that need it (also loos there) the whole area is so... More

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Northampton, United Kingdom
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21 reviews 21 reviews
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW
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We had a little trouble finding the Sacre-Coeur as we seemed to go through all the back streets which were a little concerning in places, however they were fine, we got to the church and had a look around and it was very nice, there were good views of the city too. However the police need to sort the area... More

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