Balade à Montmartre

Walked between rainstorms to Montmartre and Sacré-Cœur Basilica. Getting some miles out of our raincoat purchase.

Sacré-Cœur Basilica dominates the Parisian skyline from its perch atop Montmartre hill. This gleaming white church, built in Romano-Byzantine style, stands out against the city's predominantly Haussmann architecture. Construction began in 1875 and finished in 1914, making it a relatively young monument by Parisian standards. Its interior boasts one of the largest mosaics in the world, depicting Christ with outstretched arms. Visitors climb the steep steps (recently featured in John Wick 4) or take the funicular to reach the basilica, rewarded with panoramic views of Paris from its dome or the steps leading up to the entrance. At night, when illuminated, Sacré-Cœur takes on an almost ethereal quality, visible from many parts of the city.Read more