Sacré-Cœur at a glance
The Basilique du Sacré-Cœur de Montmartre stands on the Butte Montmartre in the 18th arrondissement, at about 130 m above sea level. It is a Catholic church and a place of pilgrimage with perpetual Eucharistic adoration, so a visit here is a church visit first. Entry to the basilica is free for everyone. No ticket and no reservation are needed.
The climb into the dome is a separate visit and costs money. You buy the ticket at the desk or machine on site: €8 from the age of 16, €5 up to 15. The crypt is open only on a guided faith path, and the Montmartre walk around the hill is a different thing again. This site keeps the four visits apart, so you know which one you are planning.
Our picks: Sacré-Cœur and Montmartre
An evening at the Moulin Rouge, a food walk or a classic guided walk up to the basilica, whose entry is free.
Hand-picked tours, booked through GetYourGuide. Prices are indicative starting prices in euros (as of October 2026). Tap a tour for live availability and the current price in your currency.
Dinner and show at the Moulin Rouge
- Féerie show ticket
- Dinner by menu
- Champagne or soft drinks
Dinner from the menu you choose, then the Féerie show, with half a bottle of champagne or two soft drinks.
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Moulin Rouge show with champagne
- Féerie show ticket
- Half a bottle of champagne
- Service included
A ticket for the Féerie show with half a bottle of champagne per person. The show time appears once you choose a date.
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Cheese, wine and pastry walk in Montmartre
- Guide
- Pastries and chocolate
- Cheese, charcuterie and wine
A three-hour guided walk with French pastries, savoury bites, chocolate, and cheese, charcuterie and wine at selected stops.
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Montmartre food tour with a full French meal
- Local guide
- Full meal over several stops
- One glass of wine
Three and a half hours in a small group with a French meal spread over several stops, from boeuf bourguignon to cheese and crêpes, with a glass of wine.
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Montmartre and Sacré-Cœur walk in a small group
- Professional guide
- Small group
Two hours with a professional guide from Place Blanche up to the basilica in a small group.
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Montmartre highlights walk with a local guide
- Local guide
- Walk through Montmartre
A walk of a little over two hours through the streets of Montmartre with a local guide, starting below the basilica.
Check availability →Sacré-Cœur and Montmartre tours
Walking tours of Montmartre, dome climbs with a guide, food walks and evening shows, with live prices and availability. Check the included list of each tour for the dome ticket.
Plan your visit to Sacré-Cœur
Start with tickets and hours, then pick the pages that fit your day.
Sacré-Cœur tickets
What is free, what the dome costs and how to buy at the desk.
The dome climb
Steps, hours and the 360° view from the gallery.
Montmartre walking tours
A two-hour walk around the hill and how it differs from a church visit.
Opening hours and Mass
Basilica, dome, Mass times and the quiet hours of the day.
Inside the basilica
The apse mosaic, the crypt path, the organ and photo rules.
Facts and numbers
Height, stone, the bell and the mosaic, with the ranges for each figure.
History of Sacré-Cœur
The vow of 1870, the building years and the consecration in 1919.
Architecture
The domes, the white stone and the architect Paul Abadie.
Things to do in Montmartre
Cemetery, museum, vineyard and the streets around the basilica.
Place du Tertre
The painters' square, portraits and how the artists work there.
Moulin Rouge
Show and dinner times, dress code and the way from the basilica.
Montmartre food tour
Cheese, wine and bread on a walk of about two hours.
The funicular
Fare, hours and the outdoor steps as the alternative.
How to get to Sacré-Cœur
Metro, bus, funicular and steps, plus the bracelet scam to avoid.
Best time to visit
Monthly weather and the busy hours of the day.
Where to stay
Which part of Montmartre suits you, plus the city tax for 2026.
A few things to know before you go
The points that most often change a plan.
The church is free, the dome is not
The basilica needs no ticket. The dome has its own fare, sold on site only. A paid offer online is a tour or a bundle, not an entry fee for the church.
Tickets and prices →The dome has no lift
The way up is a narrow stair of 280 to 300 steps, depending on the count. Bad weather such as a storm can close the dome for a day.
Dome climb →The crypt is a guided path
You can enter the crypt only on the free guided path, on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday at 16:00, in French, and not in July or August.
Inside the basilica →The great organ is silent
The organ is being restored until the end of May 2027. Do not plan a visit around hearing it. Photos are limited inside, so ask at the entrance and put the camera away during services.
Hours and Mass →Hours, Mass and the way up the hill
The basilica is open every day of the year from 06:30 to 22:30, and on some feast days and prayer evenings it closes later. Perpetual adoration has gone on day and night since 1 August 1885, so the church is first of all a place of prayer. Mass is said on weekdays at 07:00, 11:00, 18:30 and 22:00, with an extra Mass at 15:00 on Friday. On Saturday the times are 07:00, 11:00 and 22:00, and on Sunday 07:00, 11:00, 18:00 and 22:00. Special services can change this plan.
Getting there takes a climb. Anvers on Metro line 2 and Abbesses on line 12 are the nearest stations, and Pigalle is served by both lines. Bus line 40 crosses the hill. The funicular runs daily from 06:00 to 00:45 and takes a little over a minute, and the outdoor steps beside it number about 220. Details are on the pages for the funicular and getting there.
Four visits, four sets of rules
Prices for 2026.
| Visit | Cost | How you get in |
|---|---|---|
| Basilica | Free | Walk in after the security check, 06:30–22:30 |
| Dome | €8 from 16 years, €5 up to 15 | Desk or machine on site, no advance booking |
| Crypt | Free, a voluntary gift is welcome | Guided path only, French, about 40 minutes |
| Funicular | €2.55 single | Metro-Train-RER ticket or contactless bank card |
For most first-time visitors, a good plan is the free church visit, then the dome if the weather is clear, and a walk around the hill afterwards. Details are on the pages for tickets, the dome and tours.
Beyond Montmartre
Other Paris sights that have their own guides.
If you want a second great church, Notre-Dame has its own guide. For art, the Louvre is covered separately. And for a view of the city from the water, see the Seine cruises. This site stays with the basilica and the hill.
More independent guides to Paris
Separate guides from the same team, each focused on one Paris landmark.
Louvre Museum
Tickets, opening hours, the Mona Lisa and the best route through the museum.
Notre-Dame
The cathedral after the restoration: visits, towers, history and the Île de la Cité.
The Seine
River cruises, the bridges, the riverbanks and swimming in the Seine.
Sacré-Cœur: frequently asked questions
Is Sacré-Cœur free to enter?
Yes. The basilica is free for everyone, with no ticket and no reservation. Only the dome has an entry fee, and the crypt is open only on a free guided path. See the tickets page.
How much does the dome cost in 2026?
€8 from the age of 16 and €5 up to 15. Groups of 20 or more pay €6 per person, and child groups of 20 or more €4 per person. You buy at the desk or machine on site. The dome page has the steps and the hours.
What are the opening hours?
The basilica is open every day from 06:30 to 22:30, and on some feast days and prayer evenings it closes later. The dome is open daily from 10:15 to 17:30, with the last entry at 17:00. Times can change with the season, so check at the entrance. See hours and Mass times.
How do I get to Sacré-Cœur?
The nearest Metro stations are Anvers on line 2 and Abbesses on line 12, and both need a climb. The funicular costs €2.55 for a single ride and saves most of the outdoor steps. See how to get there.
Can I take photos inside?
Photos are restricted inside. They are not allowed in the nave or during services, so ask the staff at the entrance what applies and keep the camera away from people who are praying.
Is sacrecoeurbasilica.com the official site of the basilica?
No. This is an independent travel guide with no link to the basilica, the Archdiocese of Paris or any tour operator. Tickets for the dome are sold only at the basilica.