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Visiting the Sacré-Cœur in Montmartre: everything you need to know to discover it with your family

Can you visit the Sacré-Cœur with a stroller? How to avoid the stairs to reach the basilica, and can you climb the dome with small children? A family outing to Montmartre requires a few precautions, especially with a baby. Funicular, stroller, 280 steps to the dome, no elevator, and free access to the basilica: here’s what you need to know before you go.

Montmartre Harvest Festival 2026: the must-see activities for families with kids

In Montmartre, the new wine vintage is celebrated at the 2026 Fête des Vendanges, from October 7 to 11. With family, it’s the perfect time to stock up on great deals and activities.

Shaârghot to perform at La Cigale in Paris in December 2026

Shaârghot announces a Paris concert in the fall as part of a new France-wide tour. Catch the French industrial metal band on La Cigale’s stage on Sunday, December 6, 2026, for a one-off show that should have the Paris venue in the 18th arrondissement buzzing.

The Calvaire Cemetery, Paris's smallest burial ground.

If the Sacré-Cœur didn’t frame it, the Calvary Cemetery in Montmartre would almost look like a rural graveyard. Paris’s smallest cemetery transports a few lucky visitors into an atmosphere far from the city’s hustle and bustle.

Pitchfork Music Festival Paris 2026: DIIV, Nirosta Steel... the rest of the lineup

Here we go again! The Pitchfork Music Festival Paris is back for another edition and invites you to join from November 2 to 8, 2026 in 10 venues across the capital. The menu? A week of shows featuring no fewer than 100 artists to discover, including Headache, Charlotte Adigéry & Bolis Pupul, Amore and ear, plus DIIV and Nirosta Steel. Here’s the rest of the line-up!

Sacré-Cœur de Paris, the must-see basilica atop Montmartre hill

The Basilique du Sacré-Cœur is one of Paris's must-see monuments. But how much do you know about its history and treasures? We'll take you on a tour of this edifice perched atop the Butte Montmartre, and take a look at what's happening there at the moment!

Urban Trail of Montmartre Hill 2026: a 7km walk and charity run to the Sacré-Cœur

Participate in the Urban Trail of Montmartre, the charity race at the heart of Paris, whether you walk or run, on September 20, 2026. An exceptional trek through the neighborhood up to the Sacré‑Cœur, with a hefty dose of elevation!

Heritage Days 2026: Explore the Maison des Métallos and Its History in Paris

La Maison des Métallos opens its doors in the 11th arrondissement for Heritage Days on September 19 and 20, 2026. Juxtaposing workers’ memory, architecture, and contemporary creation, the venue invites you to rediscover its history and the many lives that have shaped this Parisian cultural address.

Heritage Days 2026: tours and activities at the Montmartre Museum

What’s on for visitors at the Montmartre Museum during Heritage Days? In Paris’s 18th arrondissement, the museum opens a weekend devoted to art and history on September 19 and 20, 2026.

Can you visit the Sacré-Cœur without waiting in line? Yes—provided you respect the site.

The Sacré-Cœur Basilica in Montmartre is open free of charge every day and hosts several daily masses. The services are accessible to all, believers and non-believers alike, but they should not be seen as a way to bypass the visitors’ wait. Here’s what you need to know before you push open the basilica's doors.

Square Louise Michel: the little-known story of the suspended garden that leads to the Sacré-Cœur

An essential gateway to the Sacré-Cœur, Square Louise Michel unfolds its 222 steps and green terraces along Montmartre’s slopes. A sharp historical nod to the capital’s revolutionary past, this garden—one of Paris’s most frequented spaces—hides secrets that remain little known.

Montmartre Harvest Festival 2026 in Paris: here’s the program

The unmissable Montmartre Grape Harvest Festival returns to the heights of the hill with a lineup as enticing as ever, from the Taste Trail to the grand parade, the closing ball, and tours of the famous vines. Discover the festivities awaiting you from Wednesday, October 7 to Sunday, October 11, 2026.

Circus, a breeding ground for modern art: a vibrant exhibition at the Montmartre Museum

The circus has long captivated and inspired many artists. The Montmartre Museum presents a selection of 20th‑century works tied to this vibrant world, in the exhibition "The Circus, a Factory of Modern Art," on view from October 16, 2026 to February 14, 2027.

Starry Nights 2026 in Paris: observe the sky in Montmartre's Square Louise Michel

Head to Square Louise Michel in Montmartre on the night of August 9, 2026, for a free stargazing evening as part of the Nights of the Stars. A perfect chance to become an aspiring astronomer at the highest point in Paris!

LeNoise - A Tribute to Neil Young in Concert at La Cigale

LENOISE rekindles the Neil Young flame: a vibrant, free-spirited, electric show that sits between intimate folk and sonic surges. An authentic immersion into a timeless repertoire. Grab your tickets for LeNoise - A Tribute to Neil Young on Saturday, January 23 for a concert at La Cigale.

Logicaltramp The Spirit of Supertramp: a tribute concert in Paris

LOGICALTRAMP vividly revives the spirit of Supertramp: an authentic tribute, backed by the original members, to relive legendary songs with their timeless charm. A faithful, brilliant musical journey—truly Supertramp. Get your tickets for a tribute concert at La Cigale on

Big Mother extended at Les Béliers Parisiens through August 2026

Big Mother, Mélody Mourey’s political-journalistic thriller, has been extended at the Théâtre des Béliers Parisiens in Paris through August 23, 2026, with performances from Tuesday to Sunday.

Heritage Days 2026 at Sacré-Cœur in Paris: self-guided tour

Perched above Montmartre, the Basilica of the Sacré-Cœur stands as one of Paris's emblematic landmarks. For Heritage Days, this distinctive site will unveil its secrets over the weekend of September 19–20, 2026.

The Taste of Raspberry at Théâtre des Béliers, Paris

The Taste of Raspberry, a play by Raphaële Volkoff directed by Martin Darondeau, arrives at Théâtre des Béliers Parisiens from August 29 to November 1, 2026.

La Zone Indigo de Mélody Mourey prolongée aux Béliers Mélody Mourey’s Indigo Zone extended at the Béliers

La Zone Indigo, a forward-looking thriller written and staged by Mélody Mourey, has been extended at the Théâtre des Béliers Parisiens until December 31, 2026.