Sacré-Cœur, Catholic basilica on Montmartre hill, Paris, France.
The Sacré-Cœur combines Romanesque and Byzantine architecture with a white travertine facade and rises 83 meters above the Montmartre district of Paris.
The construction started in 1875 as a response to France's defeat in the Franco-Prussian War and took 40 years to complete under architect Paul Abadie.
The basilica maintains perpetual adoration of the Holy Eucharist since 1885, serving as a center for Catholic worship in northern Paris.
Visitors can access the church daily from 6:00 to 22:30 through metro line 2 at Anvers station or by climbing the steps from the Montmartre neighborhood.
The building's exterior maintains its white color through a natural process where the travertine stone releases calcite when exposed to rain.
Location: Clignancourt
Location: 18th arrondissement of Paris
Inception: 1875
Architects: Paul Abadie
Architectural style: Byzantine Revival architecture, Romanesque Revival architecture
Height: 83 m
Accessibility: Wheelchair limited access
Made from material: travertine
Industry: religious congregations and associations
Address: 35 Rue du Chevalier de la Barre, 75018 Paris, France 75018 Paris
Opening Hours: 06:00-22:30
Phone: +33153418900
Website: https://sacre-coeur-montmartre.com
GPS coordinates: 48.88665,2.34295
Latest update: November 23, 2025 15:15
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