Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Montmartre

Category: Lieu Culturel > Monument

D'un blanc éclatant, la basilique du Sacré-Cœur rayonne, été comme hiver

Depuis la nuit des temps, Montmartre a été un lieu de culte : les Druides gaulois, les Romains avec les temples dédiés à Mars et Mercure...
Fièrement dressée au sommet de la butte Montmartre, la basilique du Sacré-Cœur surplombe Paris.
La basilique est ouverte à la visite tous les jours sans exception, de 6h30 à 22h30. L’entrée est gratuite.

Practical information

Place
35 Rue du Chevalier de la Barre
75018 Paris 18
+33153418900

Route planner

Access
Metro Jules Joffrin (Line 12) Pigalle (Lines 12 and 2) Anvers (Line 2)

Opening hours
6:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.

Additional information
Disabled persons: elevator to 35, rue du Chevalier de la Barre

Website
https://www.sacre-coeur-montmartre.com

Facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/sacrecoeurdemontmartre

Current and upcoming events

Notre-Dame, Sacré-Cœur, Concorde... pourquoi ces monuments de Paris s'illuminent en rouge ce soir

Notre-Dame, Sacré-Cœur, Concorde... Why are these Paris landmarks lit up in red in November?

Several monuments in Paris and the Île-de-France region will be lit up in red on the evening of Sunday, November 15, 2026, as part of Red Week, an event organized by Aid to the Church in Need (AED) to raise awareness of the plight of persecuted Christian populations.

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.

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!

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.

Amélie Poulain at 25: Take a stroll tracing the film's footsteps through Paris

Follow in the footsteps of Amélie Poulain, to mark the 25th anniversary of the release of Jean-Pierre Jeunet's cult film.

Did you know? You can actually sleep close to the Sacré-Cœur in Paris for just 15 euros… but there’s a catch.

Since 1885, the Basilica of Sacré-Cœur in Montmartre has been offering hostel-style overnight stays starting at just 15 euros in Paris’s 18th arrondissement. This unconventional experience is available year-round—except on Good Friday—and comes with a surprising twist: guests take part in an hour of nocturnal prayer.

The Dome of the Sacré-Coeur Basilica: the view from the Butte Montmartre, practical information

Dominating Paris from the Butte Montmartre, the Sacré-Coeur dome offers one of the capital's most spectacular panoramas. A spiritual and architectural symbol, it is as captivating for its history as it is for the 360° view it affords visitors ready to climb its 300 steps.

Past events

Montmartre Harvest Festival 2026: 5 must-see events in the 18th arrondissement

Montmartre’s Harvest Festival makes a major comeback in Paris’ 18th arrondissement! What’s on the menu? A raft of sociable outings and offbeat deals to experience from Wednesday, October 7 to Sunday, October 11, 2026. An urban symphony, a taste trail, a grand parade, and the playful ceremony of no-marriage proposals... Here are 5 must-see events for this new edition—the 93rd edition—of the Fête des Vendanges de Montmartre.

October 16 in Paris: The consecration of Montmartre’s Sacré-Cœur Basilica

On October 16, 1919, the Basilica of the Sacred Heart on Montmartre was consecrated by Cardinal Amette, the Archbishop of Paris, and elevated to the rank of basilica after 44 years of work. Perched on the heights of the Montmartre hill, this romano-byzantine religious building fascinates as much as it irks some Parisians, who claim it was “built on the blood of the Communards.”

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.