The original, on which this cathedral was modeled, sits high on a hill in Montmartre in Paris, France. This Sacre Coeur de la Balata sits high on a hill looking over Martinique. Although started earlier with a different vision, it was completed in 1915 after...More

Obviously based on the original in France. Not the same on the inside clearly. Lovely view to town. Nice on the way to stop for a look but I would not go just for this is you aren't travelling on somewhere else.

I realize that Sacre-Coeur de Balata is special in that it is a replica of the Sacred Heart in Paris (on a 1/5th scale). Otherwise, though, it's just another old church. Not being Catholic, I don't understand most of what I see inside the churches...More

What a treat to see this cathedral on the side of the hill. It's quite a windy road up there. The views from here are spectacular. The cathedral seems to be in need of some repairs.

This amazing church is like a replica (in small) of Montmartre in Paris. We went around it on the way back from the gardens of Balata. The location is amazin, even from the car park you have a wonderful view over Fort-de-France bay. We had...More

It is a nice stop ones you are going either to Balata gardens or further north to Mount Pele or Gorges des la Falais.

Beside the beautiful structure, the overwhelming tranquility of the location is what really impresses. Sure the building itself can use some sprucing up but, come on, that’s the charm you are looking for. But wait! The view, the view!! OMG! You will not believe the...More