Is Sacré Cœur worth visiting?

Sacré Coeur is the second most popular tourist destination in Paris after the Eiffel Tower. And though some locals will say it's not the area it used to be, it is absolutely worthy of a visit.



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Montmartre is primarily known for its artistic history, for the white-domed Basilica of the Sacré-Cœur on its summit, and as a nightclub district.

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Controversy over the church Criticism of the church by leftist journalists and politicians for its alleged connection with the destruction of the Paris Commune continued from the late 19th century into the 20th and 21st centuries, even though the church had been proposed before the Paris Commune took place.

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Sacré-Coeur is one of the most visited places in Paris at night and the white-domed church is spectacular when it's illuminated. Did you know that the Butte Montmartre is the highest point in the city at 430 feet? Experience the breathtaking views of the city and relish in the pleasures of Paris at night.

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While there is no specific dress code to enter the Sacré-Coeur, visitors are asked to wear “decent clothing”, which usually means that shoulders need to be covered, hats must be removed, and that the hem of shorts, dresses, and skirts should land below the knees.

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The Things You Should Know About Sacré Coeur In Paris
  • It's the second highest point in Paris. ...
  • It's self-cleaning… ...
  • It's home to France's largest bell. ...
  • It was a place of worship before there was even a church here. ...
  • It was designed to erase the city's socialist sins. ...
  • You can spend the night there for free.


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At the top of the Montmartre hill, the Sacré Coeur Basilica (Sacred Heart), provides truly breathtaking views of the capital and the Eiffel Tower. From here you can clearly see the Iron Lady stretch high into the Parisian sky, setting itself apart from all the other buildings around it.

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Toilets with attendants are scattered around Paris. You can find them in railway stations and in a few other locations near famous places, such as the Madeleine, the Arc de Triomphe, Notre-Dame, Sacré-Cœur, the Eiffel Tower, and so on.

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The area around Place Pigalle is seedy at night, but not all of Monmartre. The usual big city con artists hang out around Monmartre, mainly to take advantage of gullible tourists, but there isn't any major risk to your safety that you won't find elsewhere in Paris.

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Rue de l'Abreuvoir is located in the Montmartre neighbourhood of Paris, France. It is nestled in the 18th arrondissement, not far from the famous Sacré-Cœur Basilica.

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It's not a particularly challenging walk, though there are hilly sections, and Montmartre has some cobbled streets so trainers or walking shoes are a good idea.

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