Paris › Montmartre
Sacré-Cœur Basilica Basilique du Sacré-Cœur
A white-domed basilica crowning Montmartre with a free panorama of Paris.
Photo: Dietmar Rabich / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
Completed in 1914, the basilica stands at the highest point in the city. The steps in front of it offer one of the best free views over Paris, especially in the late afternoon.
Inside, the huge apse mosaic of Christ is one of the largest in the world. A separate ticket lets you climb more than 300 steps to the dome.
Tickets / priceThe basilica is free. Climbing the dome is a separate paid ticket. Source: Official website, checked 2026-10-08
Opening hoursBasilica open every day from 6:30 to 22:30. The dome has shorter hours. Source: Official website, checked 2026-10-08
Time needed45–90 minutes
Best timeLate afternoon into sunset
Getting thereAnvers (M2), then funicular or steps
Address35 Rue du Chevalier de la Barre, 75018
Booking advice
No booking needed. The funicular from Square Louise-Michel uses a standard metro ticket and saves the climb.
Insider tips
- On the steps, politely refuse anyone offering a 'free' friendship bracelet; it is a well-known scam.
- Walk down the quieter west side via Rue de l'Abreuvoir and La Maison Rose for the prettiest Montmartre streets.
Planning Paris? Save this and 20+ more places offline.
The free guide on this page is the same free tier you get in the app. The full app adds 14 more places, 5 more itineraries, 11 more tips and works offline, with one purchase, no ads and no login.
Get the Paris guide on Google Play