The Montmartre hillock is the highest point in Paris. The Basilica of the Sacred Heart overlooks the capital and is a major attraction for all tourists. The district feels like the Paris of yesteryear.
The Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Montmartre is like the guardian of the city of Paris. From the top of the Montmartre hill, the whiteness of its stones shines on the city of light and you can see Notre Dame, the Eiffel Tower, the Pantheon, the Opera or the Montparnasse Tower.
Its construction began in 1875, when the architect was inspired by the architecture of the Byzantine Roman churches.Several types of visits are possible. Find out more about the Sacré-Coeur website
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By metro:
Station Jules Joffrin (M° 12) + Montmartrobus (Place du Tertre stop)
Station Pigalle (M° 12, M° 2) + Montmartrobus (Norvins stop)
Station Anvers (M° 2) + Funicular (one metro ticket) or stairs
Station Abbesses (M° 12) + Funicular (one metro ticket) or stairs
By bus:
30 - 31 - 80 - 85 (arriving at the foot of the butte)
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Parking
At the foot of the Butte Montmartre , car park "Anvers"
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