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Sacré-Cœur Basilica (Basilique du Sacré-Cœur)
Best time to visit
Early morning or late evening for smaller crowds and softer light on the basilica's façade. Sunset offers the most dramatic panorama over Paris but expect longer lines.
Budget tips
Entry to the basilica interior is free; access to the dome and crypt requires paid tickets, so purchase dome tickets online to avoid queuing.
Recommended for
Photography enthusiasts, Architecture lovers, Couples, First-time Paris visitors
Plan your visit
45-90 minutes
About
Hurtige fakta: Fra kuplens fod belønnes besøgende med en svimlende panoramaudsigt, og den karakteristiske hvide glans skyldes en kalkholdig stenart som løbende udskiller kalk og holder facaden ren. Nær apsisens centrum hænger en af Europas tungeste kirkeklokker på omkring 19 tons, dens dybe klang mærkes ofte lige så meget som den høres.
Højdepunkter: Inde i kuplen findes en af verdens største glasmosaikker, "Kristus i herlighed", der dækker cirka 475 kvadratmeter og gløder i gyldne nuancer, når sollyset rammer. På pladsen udenfor hænger en næsten 19 ton tung klokke ved navn La Savoyarde, dens dybe, rungende slag kan mærkes i brystkassen under særlige ceremonier.
Insider tips
- Wear comfortable shoes; the dome involves roughly 300 steep steps and there is no elevator.
- Arrive at opening to beat most crowds for the dome, or 30–45 minutes before sunset for golden light but expect queues.
- Use the square in front of the basilica and the north terrace for classic Paris panoramas and framed photos; avoid shooting into midday sun.
- Skip the crypt if short on time, the nave and the vast cupola mosaic offer more visual impact for most visitors.
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Tip: We strongly recommend a free walking tour on your first day to get to know the city with a local guide. They usually cover all main attractions and you can ask for personal recommendations based on your interests for the next days. Book early as spaces fill up fast!
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