I came here around sunrise on a Monday in September. The view was impeccable. There was service…read moregoing on so I found it quite rude to take interior pictures. The exterior was beautiful of course. In front of the basilica, there is a great viewpoint of Paris. I had not seen the side entrance, but the front entrance was pretty discreet. This was a free basilica with additional paid viewing points.

Sacré-Cœur rewards the climb with one of those views that make Paris seem almost impossibly…read morebeautiful. Walking up through Montmartre is good exercise in its own right, with the staircases near the top providing a wonderfully direct final approach as the white basilica rises above you. The surrounding neighborhood is beyond charming, and reaching the summit feels like a fitting culmination of exploring one of the city's most distinctive quarters. Once there, the sweeping view across Paris is spectacular, particularly from the broad steps beneath the basilica. The Romano-Byzantine architecture is striking up close, while the enormous gold mosaic inside gives you another reason to step away from the panorama and enter the church. Few places capture Paris quite so completely: beautiful architecture, a lively neighborhood, and that extraordinary city unfolding beneath you.

We didn't make it inside the Sacre-Coeur, but we did wanter into the Saint-Pierre de Montmartre…read moreduring a recent visit to the neighborhood. Unlike its more famous neighbor, the Saint-Pierre had no wait and a surprisingly thin crowd for the area, which was otherwise thronged with tourists. The Saint-Pierre is apparently the second oldest surviving church in Paris. Construction started in 1133, though the current facade only dates back to 1775. It is less impressive than, say, Sacre-Coeur, and you don't have to go out of your way to see it, but if you're already exploring Montmartre, you might as well have a look. I went with my friend and my three-year-old during a ten-minute window we had to walk around the area. My son is a big talker who asks questions all day long, and the most memorable thing about this visit was the guard at the door who gave him a resounding shush as we crossed the threshold. It was kind of jarring, and borderline rude, but it was an efficient way to cross a language barrier and stop a child from talking. To my surprise, he shut up immediately, and we walked around the church in reverent silence. The church was very pretty, old stonework and a lot of cool stained glass windows, which got all of our attention. We were in and out in a few minutes, but the Saint-Pierre was a worthwhile stop. Always humbling to wander into a random church in Europe and learn that it's older than my country, with almost a thousand years of history.

Ignored by most of the tourists queuing into and around the famous Sacre-Coeur, this lovely little…read morechurch provides a blissful escape from the crowds. The site is adjacent to the remains of the Roman temple or Mars, which gives Montmartre its name. The church was possibly founded in the 3rd Century, but there was certainly a Church here by the 800s. Louis VI acquired the site in the 1100s to establish a monastery here, and the church was then rebuilt, and reconsecrated in 1147, at a Service attended by Bernard of Clairvaux. The church was badly damaged in the French Revolution, and left as a ruin before its (remarkably sensitive) restoration was begun in 1900. The rather grand classical facade belies the interior, which has the appearance of a small medieval country church. Notable inside are the re-used Roman columns and the vibrant stained glass, which on sunny days produces beautiful patterns on the columns.

A peaceful and quiet church in Montmartre. The day when B and I came, there were hardly any one…read morehere.We just walked around looked at some of the paintings on the wall and statues that are there. The church looked a bit run down and dark inside. Also the glass window panes were very beautiful and colorful The church was built in the late 1800s and wasn't completed until early 1900s. So this is not a very old church compared to the other churches in Paris.

Centrally located between the Palais Garnier and the Place De Concorde…read more Best thing about this attraction is it's accessibility. No tickets or reservations needed. Just walk in and appreciate the attraction. You can say a small prayer and light a candle for a small donation. Or you can also just appreciate the architecture and history.

What a breathtaking church! They often do concerts inside,…read moreso check with Classictic.com before going. We saw a performance of Vivaldi, and it has become a core memory.

Seeing other reviews, realized I never wrote one for here!…read more My visit was a few years ago though I recall it vividly--after perusing the nearby Marché aux Fleurs de Paris flower market and then the Conciergerie also on Île de la Cité, I arrived to the line outside the entrance to this church on Bd du Palais, with about 30-40 people ahead of me, about a few minutes before noon. Something to note, they are very strict on entry times here, due to limited capacity, and if you miss you time slot, they'll make you wait until the next available time. I learned this the hard way, not realizing some of the visitors in front of me were there for the next time slot after mine, so when they finished letting people in, my time slot was complete and they didn't let anyone else in until the next scheduled time with available capacity. So I ended up waiting an extra 30 minutes, and thankfully the 12:30 time slot had availability for me to enter. Once they scan your ticket, you're ushered into the Lower Chapel, which originally served as an everyday place of worship for lower level courtiers, servants and soldiers in the royal entourage. The vibe is dim and intimate, dedicated to the Virgin Mary with simpler stained glass windows, slender columns with painted ribbed vaults. The ceiling is colored an intense blue adorned with golden fleur-de-lys patterns (representing French royal heritage) and red columns with castle symbols (representing the Spanish heritage of Queen Blanche of Castile, mother of Louis IX). After about 10-15 minutes downstairs most visitors head upstairs to the Upper Chapel, which was a private chapel reserved for King Louis IX, his family, and honored guests, who accessed it directly via a gallery from the royal palace. This space is filled with soaring stained glass windows, each containing more than a thousand panels of glass, and depicting scenes from the Bible, from creation to the Passion of Christ. What an amazing space! The sunlight streaming through the vibrant colored glass was magical, it literally felt like seeing the room through rose-colored glasses. The only downside was the crowds, so if you have the chance I'd recommend getting an early or late time slot if you can.

Quality/Quantity - Book your tickets EARLY!! Sells out often…read moreand quickly. See pictures. Famous, known for the stained glass windows!! See their website! Ambiance - See their website; I do not have the skills to take photos that will be better than theirs. Service - Fairly organized. Mostly self service other than entering. Price - 22 Euros, $25.50US per person. Owner Comment - Congrats on all your success.

I am not really sure if the Jardin du Sacre-Coeur still exists? We were searching for it. Based on…read moregoogle websites and some social media sites, it should be right in front of the Sacré-Coeur. Umm... no its not. Looked at google map and it doesn't seem to exist. Not sure if I am missing something or if they renamed the garden or got rid of it.

Wow what a beautiful church. You can see this church along the Paris landscape because it is…read morelocated on top of a hill. There are tons of people who flock to see this white church. I went inside and they were having a mass. You can pay to light a candle for prayer. Instead I just walked around and looked at the architecture. My favorite part of this church is the outside and the steps. Something very peaceful about it.

The Society of Saint Vincent de Paul is known throughout the world as a charity organization…read morededicated to helping the poor and is the largest Catholic organization in the world. The Cathedral named after him was close to our hotel, so we took a walk on a wet Tuesday morning. It is very imposing, being visible alone amongst the far smaller buildings near the Gare du Nord. Once we climbed the front steps, we found an open door to the side that we could enter. The first thing you notice are the high ceilings that you would expect in a cathedral. We spent a few minutes examining the church and took a moment for quiet reflection.

From the owner: - Paroisse d'un quartier aujourd'hui dépeuplé,mais qui fût habité du XVIIè au XIXè,l'église de…read moreSaint Roch a conservé une allure imposante et un splendide décor.On y donne désormais de nombreux concerts,tous classiques.A ne pas manquer,les Mardi Musicaux,concerts à entrée libre ou les artistes viennent librement proposer leur programme.