Sacré-Cœur

"Guide them if they can buy the entry ticket here and where is the ticket counter. If entry ticket required. Most visitors never have any idea how seriously the folks who run the Sacré Coeur take their religion. This church was built as an act of atonement based on the idea that God was mad at France for how we treated the clergy and churches during the French Revolution and how they lost to the Prussians in 1871. Today, France is one of the least religious countries in the world. But, for most of our history, French people were defined by their Catholic beliefs. Then we had a succession of Kings that professed their belief but didn't follow the teachings of the church very much. Lots of clergy also didn't follow the dictates of the church very well. By the time the 1700s rolled around, French people were incensed about all the privileges the church had that nobody else enjoyed. Most regular people lost their faith and started to notice every outrageous thing the church did. In France, there is still tension between religious and secular power. In an area like this one, the French State wants to remind people that sometimes religion needs to be kept in check. Hence the name Chevalier de la Barre. Directions - walk back to the entrance for the most amazing views of paris. "

"📍 Location: Montmartre (18th arrondissement) 🕰 Best Time to Visit: Early morning for a peaceful experience or at sunset for breathtaking views over Paris. 🏛 Sitting at the highest point in Paris, Sacré-Cœur is one of the most stunning landmarks in the city. The white-domed basilica is free to enter, and inside, you’ll find one of the largest mosaics in the world. Outside, the view over Paris is absolutely breathtaking. ✔️ Admire the intricate interior and beautiful stained glass. ✔️ Climb the steps for a panoramic view of the city. ✔️ Sit on the grassy slope with a picnic and people-watch. 📌 Nearby: Montmartre’s charming streets, the Place du Tertre, and the Dalí Paris Museum. 🔍 Tip: The dome climb offers even better views but requires a paid ticket - absolutely worth it! "

"The Sacre Coeur basilica looms over Montmatre with it's unique white domes, which can be viewed from practically every area of Montmatre.The Byzantine /Romanesque design by Paul Abadie was carried out over 40 years by five diiferent architechts and finished in 1914. Construction began around 1875 with the generous donations of French catholics. The dizzying climb up the more than 200 spiral steps is worth it, for the panaramic views of Paris from around the dome. The Basilica is one of the most visited religious sights in Paris and certainly worth the visit . Take care outside of the Basilica as many pick pockets are about, disguised as vendors and such . "