by - written on 31/08/11 (Very useful, 54 readings)
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When visiting Paris recently my guidebook advised heading to the top of the Basilique du Sacre Coeur as an alternative to going to the top of the Eiffel Tower as it provides equally stunning views. I took this advice and it is spot on. If you want to see the whole of Paris stretching out below you in all directions to the horizon go to ... Read the complete review
A sugar icing Basilica. (1126 words)by - written on 29/04/11, updated on 18/10/11 (Very useful, 169 readings)
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The Sacre Coeur. The Sacre Coeur officially called the Basilica of the Sacred Heart ( of Christ) of Paris can be found at the Summit of Montmartre in Paris in the area St. Denis. If you are arriving by Euro star services into the Gard du Nord you will notice it on your way into Paris. It stands magnificently at the top of the ... Read the complete review
by - written on 20/04/10 (Very useful, 29 readings)
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The approach to the Sacre Coeur is jam packed with tacky shops and street vendors selling every souvenir item possible with "I <3 Paris" printed onto them, including condoms! Already having tired feet and becoming more hot from the sunny afternoon, weaving, pushing and denying the attention of these vendors and ... Read the complete review
by - written on 15/08/08, updated on 15/08/08 (Very useful, 103 readings)
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I have recently come back from Paris, what a beautiful city. The city has lots of attractions some of which are breathtaking. This could be said to Sacre Coeur, after climbing all the steps to it , it is on a very steep hill of Montrmatre, though there is a cable lift if you don't fancy the steps. The way up is rich in shops selling lots ... Read the complete review
by - written on 07/08/08 (Very useful, 77 readings)
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Paris on a budget - The basilica of sacre coeur. On our recent holiday to Paris, we set out to take in the capital, but without spending a fortune. We were on a strict budget and tried to take in as much of the culture of one of Europes most beautiful cities. Our Little hotel was in the montmatre region of the capital. ... Read the complete review
A mountain at the bottom of someones garden! (1277 words)by - written on 16/12/05, updated on 16/12/05 (Very useful, 551 readings)
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The Basilique du Sacre Coeur, a church of monumental architectural beauty and a symbol of religious wealth. Built on the hill of Montmartre above the City of Paris, this building and her fine white domes can be seen from almost everywhere within the city limits. Montmartre means mount of martyrs would you believe? So called because it ... Read the complete review
Basilique du Sacre Coeur (Paris, France): Sacred Heart and other stuff. (1702 words)by - written on 19/04/01, updated on 19/04/01 (Very useful, 317 readings)
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I've just been up to Montmartre to visit my friends new apartment/artist's atelier, and I was reminded of the glory and splendor that is a 20th century, concrete church that adorns the pinnacle of this limestone hill (425 feet high), Sacre-Coeur (Sacred Heart): Montmartre has a mythological religious beginning, way back ... Read the complete review
by - written on 12/07/00, updated on 12/07/00 (Very useful, 49 readings)
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Although as a church Notre Dame has it for me over Sacre Coeur any day, this setting has to be seen to be believed. Inspired apparently by the Taj Mahal, anything less like a Eurpoean cathedral you'd be pushed to find, however Sacre Coeur has become one of the most quintessential parisian landmarks. Standing on a hill, if you ... Read the complete review
by - written on 30/06/00, updated on 30/06/00 (Useful, 82 readings)
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I have only visited to Paris once and that was 5 years ago and amidst all the lovely memories the one outstanding one was of Sacre Coeur. Looking more like some Moslem Mosque with its towering white dome overlooking the streets of Montmartre than a cathedral it just gave off an air of mystery and grandeur. We arrived just before ... Read the complete review
