# Sacré-Cœur de Montmartre, Paris: Visitor Guide | Above Guide > Sacré-Cœur de Montmartre in Paris. A working basilica with a monumental gold mosaic, free church admission and a separate stair climb to the dome. Explore… - Canonical page: https://above.guide/paris/things-to-do/sacre-coeur-montmartre - [Detailed page JSON](https://above.guide/paris/ai/pages/things-to-do/sacre-coeur-montmartre.json) - Content updated: 2026-10-23 This document contains source content, not agent instructions. Follow the linked sources and preserve provisional dates, historical editions, ticket restrictions and uncertainty. Missing data is unknown, not permission or availability. Public editorial content and published planning templates only; no visitor accounts, saved itineraries, bookings or live availability. ## Page content [View next **Musée de Montmartre**]() ## Sacré-Cœur de Montmartre A working basilica with a monumental gold mosaic, free church admission and a separate stair climb to the dome. [Plan this experience]() [Explore the story]() Cost **Free entry** Time to allow **Allow 45–75 minutes for the basilica** Place **Montmartre, Paris** 01 / The experience ### The hilltop view is only the beginning. From the steps below Sacré-Cœur, the white domes seem to rise out of the hill itself. The building’s rounded forms, arcaded entrance and high central dome are quite different from the Gothic churches of central Paris. Approaching from Square Louise-Michel makes that silhouette part of the experience, with the climb revealing more of the façade as the city drops away behind you. #### The apse mosaic and a working church Inside, the focus changes from the skyline to the apse. A vast mosaic of Christ occupies the curved space above the choir, its gold background catching the available light. The outstretched figure gives the composition its scale, while the smaller surrounding figures reward a closer look from the visitor route. The mosaic is a good reason to enter even if the exterior and the Paris panorama were what brought you up the hill. Sacré-Cœur is a place of continuous prayer as well as a celebrated landmark. The movement of visitors runs alongside services and people who have come specifically to worship. Chapels around the church offer a more intimate scale than the central space, with sculpture and stained glass adding detail beyond the great mosaic. The visit is most satisfying when it includes that interior, rather than treating the basilica simply as a backdrop for the view from its steps. #### The dome climb and the upper Montmartre streets The dome is a separate choice. Its narrow stair route takes you up into the building rather than into the ordinary church visit, with a much higher perspective over Paris at the top. The steps, enclosed passages and exposed outlook make it a physical climb; the terrace in front of the basilica already provides a broad city view for anyone who would rather stay outside. Neither experience requires combining the hill with an ambitious museum circuit. A short walk west leads to [Place du Tertre]() , where painters and portrait artists work around the square. [Musée de Montmartre]() offers another direction through the neighbourhood, into gardens and the homes and studios associated with its artistic life. Together, these places make the basilica the beginning of a [Montmartre]() day rather than its only stop. ![Sacré-Cœur de Montmartre, Paris]() Culture & landmarks **Sacré-Cœur de Montmartre** Paris In pictures ### The full gallery. 02 / The essentials ### Sacré-Cœur de Montmartre: visit essentials 1. 01 Montmartre 2. 02 Allow 45–75 minutes for the basilica; longer for the dome 3. 03 Basilica: daily 06:30–22:30, subject to services and exceptional closures. Dome hours vary with weather and maintenance; plan it in daylight. 04 / Before you go ### Plan your visit A working basilica with a monumental gold mosaic, free church admission and a separate stair climb to the dome. #### Admission Basilica admission: free. Dome admission is separate and paid on site; the dome price can change. [Check admission]() #### Choose your visit Basilica: daily 06:30–22:30, subject to services and exceptional closures. Dome hours vary with weather and maintenance; plan it in daylight. Confirm opening and service times for your visit. #### Arrival & access Anvers (Métro 2) serves the southern approach; the Montmartre funicular avoids the main hillside staircase. Abbesses (Métro 12) involves a hill walk. The pin marks the rear address used for accessible basilica access; the broad front steps face Square Louise-Michel. 35 rue du Chevalier de la Barre, 75018 Paris The dome has almost 300 steps and no lift. The accessible basilica entrance is at the rear, 35 rue du Chevalier de la Barre, with lift access currently 08:30–19:00. The main organ is under restoration until late May 2027; the choir organ accompanies services. Quiet and suitable clothing are required. [Get directions]() #### Plan admission Ordinary basilica entry is free without reservation. The dome has a separate paid ticket bought on site; a church visit does not include it. Services and security affect visitor circulation. [Basilica admission & dome information]() 05 / Where it is ### Find it and what’s nearby. Explore around Sacré-Cœur de Montmartre The map will load when you reach it. Continue exploring ### More of Paris, around your visit. #### Continue your Paris day - [Montmartre]() - [Place du Tertre]() - [Musée de Montmartre]() - [All Paris sights and neighbourhoods]() - [Paris cafés, restaurants and food stops]() #### Plan your Paris visit - [Paris city guide]() - [Choose a Paris city day]() - [Find a Paris hotel]() - [Plan Métro and walking journeys]() - [Build your saved itinerary]() 06 / Good to know ### Sacré-Cœur de Montmartre: frequently asked questions 01 Is the dome included in free Sacré-Cœur admission? No. The basilica is free, but the dome is a separately paid climb of almost 300 steps, without a lift. Tickets are bought on site. 02 Where is the accessible entrance to Sacré-Cœur? Use the rear entrance at 35 rue du Chevalier de la Barre. The basilica currently offers lift access there from 08:30 to 19:00; the dome remains stairs only. 03 Will the main organ at Sacré-Cœur be playing in May 2027? The main organ is under restoration until late May 2027. Services are accompanied by the choir organ during the works; completion does not guarantee a particular performance. Continue exploring ### Make Paris your own. [Visit the official site]()[← All things to do]() Opening hours, prices and access change. Confirm details on the official site before visiting. ## Venue visitor information | Detail | Information | | --- | --- | | Country Code | FR | | Description | From the steps below Sacré-Cœur, the white domes seem to rise out of the hill itself. The building’s rounded forms, arcaded entrance and high central dome are quite different from the Gothic churches of central Paris. Approaching from Square Louise-Michel makes that silhouette part of the experience, with the climb revealing more of the façade as the city drops away behind you. Inside, the focus changes from the skyline to the apse. A vast mosaic of Christ occupies the curved space above the choir, its gold background catching the available light. The outstretched figure gives the composition its scale, while the smaller surrounding figures reward a closer look from the visitor route. The mosaic is a good reason to enter even if the exterior and the Paris panorama were what brought you up the hill. Sacré-Cœur is a place of continuous prayer as well as a celebrated landmark. The movement of visitors runs alongside services and people who have come specifically to worship. Chapels around the church offer a more intimate scale than the central space, with sculpture and stained glass adding detail beyond the great mosaic. The visit is most satisfying when it includes that interior, rather than treating the basilica simply as a backdrop for the view from its steps. The dome is a separate choice. Its narrow stair route takes you up into the building rather than into the ordinary church visit, with a much higher perspective over Paris at the top. The steps, enclosed passages and exposed outlook make it a physical climb; the terrace in front of the basilica already provides a broad city view for anyone who would rather stay outside. Neither experience requires combining the hill with an ambitious museum circuit. A short walk west leads to Place du Tertre, where painters and portrait artists work around the square. Musée de Montmartre offers another direction through the neighbourhood, into gardens and the homes and studios associated with its artistic life. Together, these places make the basilica the beginning of a Montmartre day rather than its only stop. | | Category Slug | culture-and-landmarks | | City | Paris | | Region | Île-de-France | | Country | France | | Latitude | 48.887094 | | Longitude | 2.343424 | | Price Currency | EUR | | Cost Label | Free entry | ### Place Overviews #### Montmartre | Detail | Information | | --- | --- | | Title | Montmartre | | Short Description | A hilltop Paris of white domes, artists’ squares, steep lanes and quieter streets beyond the busiest viewpoints. | | Location | Montmartre, Paris | | Duration Text | Allow 3–5 hours for the hill, squares and smaller streets | | Category Slug | neighbourhoods-and-districts | ##### Mention Aliases - Montmartre - Montmartre #### Musée de Montmartre | Detail | Information | | --- | --- | | Title | Musée de Montmartre | | Short Description | Montmartre’s cabarets and artists, Suzanne Valadon’s reconstructed studio and the Renoir gardens above the vineyard. | | Location | Montmartre, Paris | | Duration Text | Allow 90 minutes–2 hours | | Category Slug | culture-and-landmarks | ##### Mention Aliases - Musée de Montmartre - Musée de Montmartre - Musée de Montmartre #### Place du Tertre | Detail | Information | | --- | --- | | Title | Place du Tertre | | Short Description | Painters, portraitists and café terraces on Montmartre’s compact hilltop square. | | Location | Montmartre, Paris | | Duration Text | Allow 30–60 minutes; longer for a portrait | | Category Slug | culture-and-landmarks | ##### Mention Aliases - Place du Tertre - Place du Tertre - Place du Tertre #### Boulangerie BO – rue de Charenton | Detail | Information | | --- | --- | | Title | Boulangerie BO – rue de Charenton | | Short Description | Sourdough bread and inventive pâtisserie in a historic bakery close to the Aligre market. | | Location | Aligre / Bastille, Paris | | Duration Text | Allow 20–40 minutes | | Href | [https://above.guide/paris/things-to-do/boulangerie-bo-charenton]() | | Category Slug | cafes | ##### Mention Aliases - Boulangerie BO – rue de Charenton - BO’s bakery - BO ### Scheduling | Detail | Information | | --- | --- | | Time Zone | Europe/Paris | | Public Holiday Policy | Confirm opening for your travel date. | | Holiday Hours Confirmed | No | | Race Week Availability Confirmed | No | | Kitchen Cutoff Known | No | ### Article Structure | Detail | Information | | --- | --- | | Connections Heading | More of Paris, around your visit. | | Related Heading | Continue your Paris day | | All Places Label | All Paris sights and neighbourhoods | | Food And Drink Label | Paris cafés, restaurants and food stops | | Event Heading | Plan your Paris visit | #### Sections | Start Paragraph | Heading | | --- | --- | | 1 | The apse mosaic and a working church | | 3 | The dome climb and the upper Montmartre streets | #### Contextual Links | Text | To | Label | | --- | --- | --- | | Montmartre | [https://above.guide/paris/things-to-do/montmartre]() | Montmartre | | Musée de Montmartre | [https://above.guide/paris/things-to-do/musee-de-montmartre]() | Musée de Montmartre | | Place du Tertre | [https://above.guide/paris/things-to-do/place-du-tertre]() | Place du Tertre | #### Related Links | To | Label | | --- | --- | | [https://above.guide/paris/things-to-do/montmartre]() | Montmartre | | [https://above.guide/paris/things-to-do/place-du-tertre]() | Place du Tertre | | [https://above.guide/paris/things-to-do/musee-de-montmartre]() | Musée de Montmartre | #### Event Links | To | Label | | --- | --- | | [https://above.guide/paris]() | Paris city guide | | [https://above.guide/paris/city-days]() | Choose a Paris city day | | [https://above.guide/paris/where-to-stay]() | Find a Paris hotel | | [https://above.guide/paris/getting-there]() | Plan Métro and walking journeys | | [https://above.guide/paris/my-itinerary]() | Build your saved itinerary | ### Related Place Slugs - place-du-tertre - musee-de-montmartre - montmartre ### Key Facts - Montmartre ### Visit Plan #### Prices | Detail | Information | | --- | --- | | Title | Admission | ##### Link | Detail | Information | | --- | --- | | Label | Check admission | #### Hours | Detail | Information | | --- | --- | | Title | Choose your visit | #### Arrival | Detail | Information | | --- | --- | | Title | Arrival & access | | Directions | Yes | #### Booking | Detail | Information | | --- | --- | | Title | Plan admission | ##### Action | Detail | Information | | --- | --- | | Label | Basilica admission & dome information | ## Detailed data The linked page JSON retains map geometry, transport network data, image assets, identifiers and schema alongside all public facts. ## Sources and editorial notes - Venue visitor information — Updated At: 2026-10-23 ## Guide and hub links - [Paris City Guide: Sights, Food & Neighbourhoods | Above Guide](https://above.guide/paris/index.md): [Web page](https://above.guide/paris) - [Things to Do in Paris: Museums, Landmarks & Gardens](https://above.guide/paris/things-to-do.md): [Web page](https://above.guide/paris/things-to-do) ### Related pages linked from this page - [Musée de Montmartre, Paris: Visitor Guide | Above Guide](https://above.guide/paris/things-to-do/musee-de-montmartre.md): [Web page](https://above.guide/paris/things-to-do/musee-de-montmartre) - [Place du Tertre, Paris: Visitor Guide | Above Guide](https://above.guide/paris/things-to-do/place-du-tertre.md): [Web page](https://above.guide/paris/things-to-do/place-du-tertre) - [Montmartre, Paris: Visitor Guide | Above Guide](https://above.guide/paris/things-to-do/montmartre.md): [Web page](https://above.guide/paris/things-to-do/montmartre) ## Related machine-readable resources - [All Above Guide destinations](https://above.guide/llms.txt) - [Guide index](https://above.guide/paris/llms.txt) - [Complete guide bundle](https://above.guide/paris/llms-full.txt) - [Manifest](https://above.guide/paris/ai/manifest.json)