The Sacré-Coeur, consecrated in 1919, is one of the most iconic monuments in Paris.
At the top of the Butte Montmarte, it has one of the most beautiful panoramic views of the capital, from 130 metres aboveground. In a Roman-Byzantine style, the Sacré Coeur is recognizable by its white colour. Inside the building, the ceiling is decorated with the largest mosaic in France measuring about 480 m². A popular landmark and the second most visited monument in Paris, the basilica stands at the summit of the butte Montmarte, the highest point in the city. The basilica was designed by Paul Abadie. Construction began in 1875 and was completed in 1914. The basilica was consecrated after the end of World War I in 1919.
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| Saint Louis. Joan of Arc is on the opposite corner |
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A short walk from the Sacré Coeur is the Place du Tertre, the district of Abbesses with its steep, winding roads, and at the bottom of the hill, the famous Moulin Rouge cabaret.
Joan and her escargot
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