Sacre Coeur Guide
The Sacred Heart of Paris.
The Sacre Coeur is a Roman-Catholic church, located at the summit of Montmartre, the highest point in the city.
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35 Rue du Chevalier de la Barre, 75018 Paris, France
+33 1 53 41 89 00
Getting there
Metro: M12 to Jules Joffrin; M2, M12 to Pigalle; M2 to Anvers, M12 to Abbesses
Bus: 30 - 31 - 80 - 85 (Anvers Sacré-Coeur bus stop at foot of Montmartre)
Admission
Entrance is free.
Hours
Basilica main entrance: Everyday from 6 AM to 10:30 PM
Dome and Crypt: Everyday from 8:30 AM to 8 PM (May to September) and 9 AM to 5 PM (October to April)
Tips
Visit on Christmas Eve to attend the organ concert at 10:30 PM.
Ascend to the top of of the dome for a spectacular panoramic view.
Quick facts
Not just a religious monument, the Sacre Coeur also marks the defeat of France in the Franco-Prussian War and the neighborhood home of the socialist Paris Commune of 1871.
The Sacre Coeur's travertine stone exudes calcite, ensuring the outside will remain white, despite exposure to weather and pollution.
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