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Sight Montmartre, Paris

Basilique du Sacré-Cœur

A sight in Montmartre, Paris, free to visit and worth about 1.5 hours. Best time to go: Early morning.

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Basilique du Sacré-Cœur in Montmartre, Paris
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Why go

White-domed basilica at the top of Montmartre with a panorama over Paris.

It is one of 16 curated places we feature in Paris, alongside 6 sights, 3 places to eat and 2 bars & cafés. The closest of our other picks is Bouillon Chartier, 1.6 km away as the crow flies.

Type
Sight
Neighborhood
Montmartre
Price
Free
Time needed
1.5 hr
Best time
Early morning

Nearby

The 6 closest curated picks in Paris, measured as straight-line distance.

  1. 1
    Bouillon Chartier

    1896 workers' dining hall serving classic French dishes at low prices.

    Food · 1.6 km straight-line
  2. 2
    Galeries Lafayette Haussmann

    Department store whose 1912 glass and steel dome holds a giant Christmas tree each year, with animated windows outside.

    Shopping · 1.7 km straight-line
  3. 3
    Printemps Haussmann

    Belle Époque department store next door, known for its animated Christmas windows and lit domes on Boulevard Haussmann.

    Shopping · 1.8 km straight-line
  4. 4
    Angelina

    Tearoom on Rue de Rivoli since 1903, known for thick hot chocolate and Mont-Blanc pastries.

    Food · 2.6 km straight-line
  5. 5
    Musée du Louvre

    The world's largest art museum, from the Mona Lisa to Egyptian antiquities.

    Sight · 2.9 km straight-line
  6. 6
    Musée d'Orsay

    Impressionist and post-Impressionist masterpieces in a former Beaux-Arts train station.

    Sight · 3.2 km straight-line

On these curated routes

Basilique du Sacré-Cœur is a stop on our Paris to the Riviera route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More sights to see in Paris

4 more curated sights in Paris. See the full Paris guide.

When to go

Average daily highs in Paris run from 6°C in January to 25°C in July; December is usually the wettest month. For Basilique du Sacré-Cœur itself, we suggest: Early morning.

Modelled monthly averages for Paris from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Paris weather by month.

Getting there

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Address
35 Rue du Chevalier de la Barre, 75018 Paris, France
Coordinates
48.88670, 2.34310
Destination
Paris, France

Basilique du Sacré-Cœur: quick answers

How much time do you need at Basilique du Sacré-Cœur?

Plan on about 1.5 hours at Basilique du Sacré-Cœur. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Basilique du Sacré-Cœur?

Our pick: Early morning. Insider tip: Climb the dome for a higher view; arrive early to dodge crowds.

Is Basilique du Sacré-Cœur free?

Yes, we list Basilique du Sacré-Cœur as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.

Where is Basilique du Sacré-Cœur?

Basilique du Sacré-Cœur is at 35 Rue du Chevalier de la Barre, 75018 Paris, France, in Montmartre. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Basilique du Sacré-Cœur?

Basilique du Sacré-Cœur appears on Paris to the Riviera, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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