Sacré coeur - activities

Marché Flocon, the Christmas market at the foot of Sacré-Coeur in Paris

The Christmas Market on rue Ferdinand Flocon, in the 18th arrondissement of Paris, is unveiled over three consecutive weekends from December 2 to 17, 2023. It's the perfect opportunity to savor winter flavors, unearth treasures from the stalls, and marvel at the magical entertainment at the foot of the Sacré-Cœur.

Paris: why is Sacré-Coeur lit up red this Wednesday evening?

This Wednesday, November 22, 2023, the Basilica of the Sacred Heart is not white, but red! This is also the case for two other monuments around the world, but do you know why?

Heartstopper saison 2 : redécouvrez les lieux de tournage de la série dans la capitale

Heartstopper season 2: rediscover the series' filming locations in Paris

Heartstopper, Netflix's LGBTQIA+ series that has captured the hearts of many, has returned to the SVOD platform with a season 2, available since August 3, 2023. The new season takes Charlie, Nick and their friends on a three-episode school trip to Paris. The series has just been renewed for season 3, so here's a quick look at where this season was filmed in the capital!

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Parc Marcel Bleustein Blanchet, the green nugget hidden next to Sacré-Coeur

At the top of the Butte Montmartre, just a few minutes' walk reveals a little jewel of greenery: the Parc Marcel Bleustein Blanchet, a little-known green space that has lost none of its charm.

Urban Trail de la Butte Montmartre, solidarity walk and run to Sacré-Coeur

Take part in the Urban Trail de la Butte Montmartre, the solidarity race in the heart of Paris, by walking or running, on October 1, 2023. An exceptional crossing of the district up to the Sacré Coeur, with quite a climb!

The Sacred Heart of Montmartre finally listed as Historic Monument

The famous monument on the Butte Montmartre is listed as Historic Monument since Thursday December 8, 2022. Since October 2022, the State was expecting the authorization from the Mairie de Paris to list the Sacred Heart and protect it.

Sleep at Sacré-Coeur, one of the cheapest places to stay in Paris

Embark on an unusual and spiritual night in the heart of Montmartre! Sacré-Coeur offers low-cost overnight stays in its religious guesthouse, located right next to the famous basilica. To sleep in this unusual place, you can choose between dormitories, shared rooms or single rooms, provided you stay one hour in the basilica.

Paris: après le pont des Arts, les cadenas d'amour vont être retirés à Montmartre

Paris: after the Pont des Arts, the love locks will be removed in Montmartre

Things are moving on in Paris 18th arrondissement. After being removed from the iconic Pont des Arts, the famous love locks will be removed from the Butte Montmartre too.

Montmartre : une chanteuse lyrique arrêtée par la police parce qu'elle chantait dans la rue

Montmartre: an opera singer arrested by the police because she was singing in the street

This Sunday July 31, 2022, an opera singer was “arrested” for singing in the street in Montmartre. The scene has been filmed and shared on social networks. As for Veronica Antonelli, she never experienced such a situation in her career.

Ephemeris for October 16 in Paris: Consecration of the Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Montmartre

On October 16, 1919, the Sacré-Coeur church in Montmartre was consecrated by Cardinal Vico and elevated to the rank of basilica, after 44 years of construction. Erected on the heights of the Butte Montmartre, this Romanesque-Byzantine religious edifice still fascinates as much as it horrifies some Parisians, who consider it to have been "built on the blood of the Communards".