{"id":11860,"date":"2024-05-11T12:25:20","date_gmt":"2024-05-11T10:25:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/?p=11860"},"modified":"2024-05-11T12:26:23","modified_gmt":"2024-05-11T10:26:23","slug":"top-10-fun-facts-about-the-sacre-coeur","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/top-10-fun-facts-about-the-sacre-coeur\/","title":{"rendered":"28 things you probably didn&#8217;t know about Sacre-Coeur basilica in Â鶹APP"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><span data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;10 things you probably didn't know about Sacre-Coeur basilica in Â鶹APP&quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat=\"{&quot;2&quot;:545,&quot;3&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:0},&quot;8&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:[{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;5&quot;:[null,2,0]},{&quot;1&quot;:0,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;3&quot;:3},{&quot;1&quot;:1,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;4&quot;:3}]},&quot;12&quot;:0}\">28 things you probably didn&#8217;t know about Sacre-Coeur Basilica in Â鶹APP<\/span><\/h2><div id=\"disco-2052883160\" class=\"disco-social-pug-2019 disco-entity-placement\"><p><div  class=\"dpsp-shortcode-wrapper dpsp-shape-rounded dpsp-size-medium dpsp-column-auto dpsp-has-spacing dpsp-has-buttons-count dpsp-show-on-mobile dpsp-button-style-6\"><ul class=\"dpsp-networks-btns-wrapper dpsp-networks-btns-share dpsp-networks-btns-content dpsp-column-auto \" style=\"padding:0;margin:0;list-style-type:none\">\n<li class=\"dpsp-network-list-item dpsp-network-list-item-facebook\" style=\"float:left\">\n\t<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.discoverwalks.com%2Fblog%2Ftop-10-fun-facts-about-the-sacre-coeur%2F&#038;t=28%20things%20you%20probably%20didn%27t%20know%20about%20Sacre-Coeur%20basilica%20in%20Â鶹APP\" class=\"dpsp-network-btn dpsp-facebook dpsp-has-count dpsp-first dpsp-has-label\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Share on Facebook\" title=\"Share on Facebook\" 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data-href=\"https:\/\/pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/button\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.discoverwalks.com%2Fblog%2Ftop-10-fun-facts-about-the-sacre-coeur%2F&#038;media=&#038;description=28%20things%20you%20probably%20didn%27t%20know%20about%20Sacre-Coeur%20basilica%20in%20Â鶹APP\" class=\"dpsp-network-btn dpsp-pinterest dpsp-has-count dpsp-last dpsp-has-label\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Save to Pinterest\" title=\"Save to Pinterest\" style=\"font-size:14px;padding:0rem;max-height:40px\" >\t<span class=\"dpsp-network-icon \">\n\t\t<span class=\"dpsp-network-icon-inner\" ><svg version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\" viewBox=\"0 0 23 32\"><path d=\"M0 10.656q0-1.92 0.672-3.616t1.856-2.976 2.72-2.208 3.296-1.408 3.616-0.448q2.816 0 5.248 1.184t3.936 3.456 1.504 5.12q0 1.728-0.32 3.36t-1.088 3.168-1.792 2.656-2.56 1.856-3.392 0.672q-1.216 0-2.4-0.576t-1.728-1.568q-0.16 0.704-0.48 2.016t-0.448 1.696-0.352 1.28-0.48 1.248-0.544 1.12-0.832 1.408-1.12 1.536l-0.224 0.096-0.16-0.192q-0.288-2.816-0.288-3.36 0-1.632 0.384-3.68t1.184-5.152 0.928-3.616q-0.576-1.152-0.576-3.008 0-1.504 0.928-2.784t2.368-1.312q1.088 0 1.696 0.736t0.608 1.824q0 1.184-0.768 3.392t-0.8 3.36q0 1.12 0.8 1.856t1.952 0.736q0.992 0 1.824-0.448t1.408-1.216 0.992-1.696 0.672-1.952 0.352-1.984 0.128-1.792q0-3.072-1.952-4.8t-5.12-1.728q-3.552 0-5.952 2.304t-2.4 5.856q0 0.8 0.224 1.536t0.48 1.152 0.48 0.832 0.224 0.544q0 0.48-0.256 1.28t-0.672 0.8q-0.032 0-0.288-0.032-0.928-0.288-1.632-0.992t-1.088-1.696-0.576-1.92-0.192-1.92z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t<\/span>\n\t<span class=\"dpsp-network-label\">Pin<\/span><span class=\"dpsp-network-count\">33<\/span><\/button><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div><br \/>\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"p1\"><i>Originally written by Anna in December 2019, updated by Natalie in June 2021, updated by Vanessa R in August 2022 and Updated by Vanessa R in October 2023 and by Vanessa M in May 2024.<\/i><\/p>\n<p>If you plan on visiting Montmartre, you probably also plan on visiting the <i><strong>Sacre-Coeur<\/strong><\/i>, which is also known as the <i>Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Â鶹APP<\/i> or the <i>Sacre Coeur Basilica<\/i>, as you prefer.<\/p>\n<p>Anyway, this article has been written for whoever wants to know a little more about this stunning landmark of Â鶹APP. Located at the top of the hill of Montmartre, the majestic church offers one of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/top5-best-paris-view\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">most amazing views over Â鶹APP<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Whether you\u2019re an architecture enthusiast or a believer, you will love the <i><strong>Sacre-Coeur<\/strong><\/i> where art and worship are mixed together.<\/p>\n<p>This interesting church has a lot to discover and a lot of secrets kept to itself. If you\u2019re curious and would love to know a few facts about the Sacre-Coeur, read this article and find out my <strong>top 28 fun facts about the Sacre-Coeur<\/strong>!<\/p>\n<div data-tiqets-widget=\"availability\" data-layout=\"compact\" data-venue-id=\"146491\" data-partner=\"discoverwalks\" data-tq-campaign=\"SacreCoeur_Fun-article\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<p><script defer=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/widgets.tiqets.com\/loader.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4>Fun fact n\u00ba1: It was already a place of worship long before its construction<\/h4>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-11863\" src=\"https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/top10funfactsaboutthesacrecoeur2.jpg\" alt=\"top10funfactsaboutthesacrecoeur2\" width=\"598\" height=\"338\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/top10funfactsaboutthesacrecoeur2.jpg 598w, https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/top10funfactsaboutthesacrecoeur2-300x170.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 598px) 100vw, 598px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The <i><strong>Sacre-Coeur<\/strong><\/i> now stands on top of the hill of Montmartre, but, before its construction, this place was already a place of worship. Indeed, paganism used to be practised, and gallo-roman temples were once built there in dedication to Mercure and Mars.<\/p>\n<p>Being the highest point of the city, this place has always been chosen by the believers, due to the feeling of being closer to the sky, which holds the idea of being closer to god, to heaven and forgiveness in catholicism.<\/p>\n<p>&gt;&gt;&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/tour\/paris-walking-tours\/montmartre-tour\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Visit Discover Walks and learn more about a walking tour in Montmartre<\/a><\/p>\n<h4>Fun fact n\u00ba2: It is the second-highest point of the city<\/h4>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-11870\" src=\"https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/top10funfactsaboutthesacrecoeur9.jpg\" alt=\"top10funfactsaboutthesacrecoeur9\" width=\"650\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/top10funfactsaboutthesacrecoeur9.jpg 650w, https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/top10funfactsaboutthesacrecoeur9-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/top10funfactsaboutthesacrecoeur9-610x406.jpg 610w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Next on my <strong>top 28 fun facts about the Sacre-Coeur<\/strong> is the fact that it is the second highest point of the city. You probably which one is first: it is the iconic <i><strong>Eiffel Tower<\/strong><\/i>.<\/p>\n<p>The <i><strong>Sacre-Coeur<\/strong><\/i> comes rights after because it was built on top of the Montmartre hill, at a height of 130 meters. Both the dome and the bell tower is 91 meters tall.<\/p>\n<p>So, the total height of the <i><strong>Sacre-Coeur<\/strong><\/i> is of 213 meters above sea level. Since the <i><strong>Eiffel Tower<\/strong><\/i> is 300 meters tall and the <i><strong>Montparnasse Tower<\/strong><\/i> is 210 meters tall, the <i><strong>Sacre-Coeur<\/strong><\/i> takes<\/p>\n<p>second place in the highest points of Â鶹APP.<\/p>\n<p>&gt;&gt;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/paris-from-above-the-5-highest-points-in-paris\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Read more about Â鶹APP&#8217; highest points<\/a>, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/things-to-do-around-the-eiffel-tower\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Eiffel Tower<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/top-10-things-montparnasse\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Montparnasse Tower<\/a><\/p>\n<div id=\"disco-3431693412\"><div style=\"width: 100%; border: 2px solid lightgray; padding: 3% 6% 3% 3%; border-radius: 5px;\">\n<div style=\"background: #FFFFF1; padding: 10px;\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Do you want\u00a0 to discover Â鶹APP ?<\/p>\n<p><strong>Discover Walks<\/strong> run fun and personal free (tip only) tours every day:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<li><strong>Montmartre Tour &#8211;\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/tour\/paris-walking-tours\/montmartre-tour\/\">Learn more here\u00a0<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Â鶹APP Landmarks Tour &#8211;\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/tour\/paris-walking-tours\/paris-landmarks\/\">Learn more here\u00a0<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"buttongreen2022\" href=\"https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/tour\/type\/free-tours\/\">More info on tours in Â鶹APP<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h4>Fun fact n\u00ba3: It is the second most visited church<\/h4>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-11865\" src=\"https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/top10funfactsaboutthesacrecoeur4.jpg\" alt=\"top10funfactsaboutthesacrecoeur4\" width=\"630\" height=\"405\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/top10funfactsaboutthesacrecoeur4.jpg 630w, https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/top10funfactsaboutthesacrecoeur4-300x193.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/top10funfactsaboutthesacrecoeur4-610x392.jpg 610w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 630px) 100vw, 630px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The <i><strong>Sacre-Coeur<\/strong><\/i> welcomes more than 10 millions visitors per year, while the Notre Dame welcomes about 13 millions visitors per year.<\/p>\n<p>After the <i><strong>Notre Dame Cathedral<\/strong><\/i>, the <i><strong>Sacre-Coeur<\/strong><\/i> is the most visited church in France. You can visit the basilica for free, however if you want to visit the dome to enjoy a spectacular view over Â鶹APP, you have to buy the tickets on site. You can access the dome outside the church on its left side.<\/p>\n<p>&gt;&gt; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/things-to-do-near-notre-dame\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">More info about Notre Dame Cathedral<\/a><\/p>\n<h4>Fun fact n\u00ba4: It has a stunning architectural style<\/h4>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-11866\" src=\"https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/top10funfactsaboutthesacrecoeur5.jpg\" alt=\"top10funfactsaboutthesacrecoeur5\" width=\"900\" height=\"598\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/top10funfactsaboutthesacrecoeur5.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/top10funfactsaboutthesacrecoeur5-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/top10funfactsaboutthesacrecoeur5-768x510.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/top10funfactsaboutthesacrecoeur5-610x405.jpg 610w, https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/top10funfactsaboutthesacrecoeur5-816x542.jpg 816w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The architect Paul Abadie is the one who designed the <i><strong>Sacre-Coeur<\/strong><\/i>. The architectural style is <i>romano-byzantine<\/i> and was inspired by churches, like <i>Saint Sofia<\/i> in Constantinople and <i>San Marco<\/i> in Venice.<\/p>\n<p>Both the exterior and interior architecture of the Sacre-Coeur are in <i>romano-byzantine<\/i> style. You will love the light and the details of this majestic place!<\/p>\n<h4>Fun fact n\u00ba5: It was financed by the Â鶹APPians<\/h4>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-11867\" src=\"https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/top10funfactsaboutthesacrecoeur6.jpg\" alt=\"top10funfactsaboutthesacrecoeur6\" width=\"1417\" height=\"945\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/top10funfactsaboutthesacrecoeur6.jpg 924w, https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/top10funfactsaboutthesacrecoeur6-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/top10funfactsaboutthesacrecoeur6-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/top10funfactsaboutthesacrecoeur6-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/top10funfactsaboutthesacrecoeur6-610x407.jpg 610w, https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/top10funfactsaboutthesacrecoeur6-816x544.jpg 816w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1417px) 100vw, 1417px\" \/><\/p>\n<div id=\"disco-978557324\"><div class=\"\" style=\"text-align:center\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/tour\/paris-walking-tours\/montmartre-tour\/\" target=\"blank\" class=\"buttongreen2022\" rel=\"noopener\">Book a Free Montmartre Walking Tour<\/a> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The construction of the church was financed by the faithful Â鶹APPians through generous donations. You will find the names of the people who invested in the construction engraved all over the walls of the church.<\/p>\n<h4>Fun fact n\u00ba6: The reason why the church was built<\/h4>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-11862\" src=\"https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/top10funfactsaboutthesacrecoeur1.jpg\" alt=\"top10funfactsaboutthesacrecoeur1\" width=\"1280\" height=\"939\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/top10funfactsaboutthesacrecoeur1.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/top10funfactsaboutthesacrecoeur1-300x220.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/top10funfactsaboutthesacrecoeur1-768x563.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/top10funfactsaboutthesacrecoeur1-1024x751.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/top10funfactsaboutthesacrecoeur1-610x447.jpg 610w, https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/top10funfactsaboutthesacrecoeur1-816x599.jpg 816w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The French army was defeated by the Prussian army in 1870. Alexandre Legentil, a believer, wanted to relieve the French people from the pain and the humiliation it went through.<\/p>\n<p>He wanted the French people to feel better and to rise again, giving them a new basilica. The purpose of the church was to protect the French, but also for them to be forgiven for all their sins since the French Revolution. Legentil managed to get a law from the National Assembly declaring that the construction of the <i><strong>Sacre-Coeur<\/strong><\/i> was of public interest.<\/p>\n<div id=\"disco-3610126649\"><div style=\"width: 100%; border: 2px solid lightgray; padding: 3% 6% 3% 3%; border-radius: 5px;\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center; color: #b81a5c; font-weight: 600;\">So Much to See in Â鶹APP&#8230;<\/p>\n<p>-&gt; With so much to do in Â鶹APP, it&#8217;s difficult to choose what to visit. You want to have an amazing experience whilst in Â鶹APP\u2026<\/p>\n<p>-&gt; You don&#8217;t want to miss Â鶹APP&#8217; <strong>main attractions<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>-&gt; Your <strong>time<\/strong> is limited<\/p>\n<p>-&gt; Start with\u00a0a free (tip-only) walking <strong>tour of Montmartre<\/strong> &#8211; it&#8217;s the best way to explore &#8220;the old Â鶹APP&#8221;.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Book your spot now for free (no payment needed). <\/strong>We just want to know how many people will join us! We run<strong> Montmartre tours <\/strong>every day at\u00a011am and 2.30pm.<\/p>\n<div class=\"xola-checkout\" style=\"position: relative; text-align: center;\" data-seller=\"54760ef185523e48048b458f\" data-experience=\"5476108e85523e871c8b457a\" data-version=\"2\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h4>Fun fact n\u00ba7: It has one of the heaviest bells<\/h4>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-11868\" src=\"https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/top10funfactsaboutthesacrecoeur7.jpg\" alt=\"top10funfactsaboutthesacrecoeur7\" width=\"953\" height=\"608\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/top10funfactsaboutthesacrecoeur7.jpg 953w, https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/top10funfactsaboutthesacrecoeur7-300x191.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/top10funfactsaboutthesacrecoeur7-768x490.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/top10funfactsaboutthesacrecoeur7-610x389.jpg 610w, https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/top10funfactsaboutthesacrecoeur7-816x521.jpg 816w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 953px) 100vw, 953px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>As you now know, many people, from all around France, contributed to the construction of the church. For instance, the Savoie, a French department located in the Alps, offered a gigantic bell called the &#8220;<i>Savoyarde<\/i>&#8220;, melted by the Paccard company.<\/p>\n<p>They brought the bell to the <i><strong>Sacre-Coeur<\/strong><\/i> in 1895 with the help of 21 horses that dragged the bell to the top of hill of Montmartre. The &#8220;<i>Savoyarde<\/i>&#8221; is one of the biggest and heaviest bells in the world, it weighs about 19 tons.<\/p>\n<h4>Fun fact n\u00ba8: The origins of the name<\/h4>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-11871\" src=\"https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/top10funfactsaboutthesacrecoeur78.jpg\" alt=\"top10funfactsaboutthesacrecoeur78\" width=\"660\" height=\"350\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/top10funfactsaboutthesacrecoeur78.jpg 660w, https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/top10funfactsaboutthesacrecoeur78-300x159.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/top10funfactsaboutthesacrecoeur78-610x323.jpg 610w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>While the basilicas that were built during that period were usually named after Marie, the mother of Jesus, the <i><strong>Sacre-Coeur<\/strong><\/i> was dedicated to the sacred heart of Jesus Christ, the symbol of the divine love Jesus had for the humans and of the sacrification he made for their sins, as it says in the Bible.<\/p>\n<h4>Fun fact n\u00ba9: The church that cleans itself<\/h4>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-11869\" src=\"https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/top10funfactsaboutthesacrecoeur8.jpg\" alt=\"top10funfactsaboutthesacrecoeur8\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1199\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/top10funfactsaboutthesacrecoeur8.jpg 1800w, https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/top10funfactsaboutthesacrecoeur8-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/top10funfactsaboutthesacrecoeur8-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/top10funfactsaboutthesacrecoeur8-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/top10funfactsaboutthesacrecoeur8-610x406.jpg 610w, https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/top10funfactsaboutthesacrecoeur8-816x544.jpg 816w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>One of the most impressive things about this church is its whiteness. You can see it from a distance due to its shiny look. But there&#8217;s a reason it stays that white all through the years.<\/p>\n<p>Paul Abadie chosen a very specific stone for the construction of the <i><strong>Sacre-Coeur<\/strong><\/i>. The white stone came from the quarries in Souppes, in the <i>Seine-et-Marne<\/i> French department.<\/p>\n<p>It is the same stone that was used for the <i><strong>Arc de Triomphe<\/strong><\/i> and the <i><strong>Alexandre III bridge<\/strong><\/i> in Â鶹APP. It is very resistant and the water does not infiltrate. In fact, in contact with water, when it rains, the stones release a substance, called &#8220;calcite&#8221;, that cleans the stone and enables it to keep its white colour.<\/p>\n<div data-tiqets-widget=\"discovery\" data-cards-layout=\"responsive\" data-content-type=\"product\" data-item_count=\"4\" data-destination-type=\"city\" data-destination-id=\"66746\" data-language=\"en\" data-partner=\"discoverwalks\" data-tq-campaign=\"SacreCoeur_Fun-Article\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<p><script defer=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/widgets.tiqets.com\/loader.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h4>Fun fact n\u00ba10: It is one of the most peaceful places of the city<\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/mmpeace.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-288281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/mmpeace.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"411\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/mmpeace.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/mmpeace-300x193.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>While visiting the <i><strong>Sacre-Coeur<\/strong><\/i>, you will quickly notice that there are plenty of locals, simply sitting, talking to each other <a href=\"https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/top5-best-paris-view\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">while enjoying the view<\/a>. You will often see street artists, and other amazing performances.<\/p>\n<p>At the top of the hill of Montmartre, you need to stop for a while and appreciate the fact of being alive. For a few moments, you will feel light-hearted. I&#8217;ve been to the <i><strong>Sacre-Coeur<\/strong><\/i> several times, but every time I get there, the same feeling takes hold of me.<\/p>\n<p>A feeling of freedom and dedication, because you come to realize that you need to dedicate yourself to what really matters. At the <i><strong>Sacre-Coeur<\/strong><\/i>, you will find your inner peace.<\/p>\n<div id=\"disco-2260539446\"><div style=\"width: 100%;border: 2px solid lightgray; padding: 3% 6% 3% 3%; border-radius: 5px\">\n<h4>How to visit Montmartre?<\/h4>\n<p>Now that you know everything about the Sacr\u00e9-Coeur and Montmartre, I&#8217;m sure you want to visit it! Many ways to discover this fantastic landmark and its area:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The &#8220;free&#8221; way: you give yourself the freedom to wander in the neighborhood, without any guide or explanation. You still need some information about how to get there: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/what-is-the-best-way-to-get-to-the-sacre-coeur-in-montmartre\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">read our practical article<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>The &#8220;walking tour&#8221; way. Many companies run fun and interesting walking tours in Â鶹APP. Discover Walks launched<a href=\"https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/tour\/paris-walking-tours\/montmartre-night-tour\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> a brand new Montmartre Night Tour<\/a> and it runs 3 times a week. You will see the Moulin Rouge, the Sacr\u00e9 Coeur and other major landmarks with a native guide.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h4>Fun fact n\u00ba11: The Sacre Coeur is the Youngest Church in Â鶹APP<\/h4>\n<p>A lot of people assume that the Sacre Coeur is as old as the hill upon which it stands. This is not the case, and most of Montmartre was already a functioning village prior to the construction of this marvelous basilica.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The idea for the Sacre Coeur only came up in 1870. Construction only began five years later, in 1875, and the church took an astounding 39 years to be built. To many at the time, this was an entire lifetime, and the basilica was unveiled to the public in 1914.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4>Fun fact n\u00ba12: In Spite of the Above, the Location of the Sacre Coeur&#8230;<\/h4>\n<p>&#8230;had been considered holy for quite some time. Long before the Christian era ever reigned through Â鶹APP, it is believed that this hilltop was a much loved place of worship for Â鶹APPian pagans.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_72193\" style=\"width: 1610px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-72193\" class=\"size-full wp-image-72193\" src=\"https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/otterloo_kroller_muller_van_gogh_butte_montmartre.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1600\" height=\"996\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/otterloo_kroller_muller_van_gogh_butte_montmartre.jpg 924w, https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/otterloo_kroller_muller_van_gogh_butte_montmartre-300x187.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/otterloo_kroller_muller_van_gogh_butte_montmartre-1024x637.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/otterloo_kroller_muller_van_gogh_butte_montmartre-768x478.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/otterloo_kroller_muller_van_gogh_butte_montmartre-1536x956.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/otterloo_kroller_muller_van_gogh_butte_montmartre-816x508.jpg 816w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-72193\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Montmartre back in the day by Vincent van Gogh &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Otterloo_kroller_muller_van_gogh_butte_montmartre.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Wikimedia Commons<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<p>When the Romans eventually invaded, they started building churches to spread the Christian faith. One was built right in this very spot where the Sacre Coeur now stands, and was made in honor of the Bishop of Â鶹APP called Saint-Denis.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/top-5-fun-facts-about-montmartre\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Top 5 Fun Facts About Montmartre<\/a><\/p>\n<h4>Fun fact n\u00ba13: The Basilica Holds One of the Biggest Mosaics in the World<\/h4>\n<p>The ceiling of the entrance hall in the church boasts an extraordinary mosaic called the &#8220;Apse Mosaic&#8221;. It&#8217;s one of the largest known works of mosaic on the planet, and it depicts Christ in all his glory.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_72195\" style=\"width: 1610px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-72195\" class=\"size-full wp-image-72195\" src=\"https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/1600px-sacre-coeur_basilica_and_the_mosaic_22christ_in_majesty22_in_the_apse_one_of_the_largest_of_the_world_22483996851.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1068\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/1600px-sacre-coeur_basilica_and_the_mosaic_22christ_in_majesty22_in_the_apse_one_of_the_largest_of_the_world_22483996851.jpg 924w, https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/1600px-sacre-coeur_basilica_and_the_mosaic_22christ_in_majesty22_in_the_apse_one_of_the_largest_of_the_world_22483996851-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/1600px-sacre-coeur_basilica_and_the_mosaic_22christ_in_majesty22_in_the_apse_one_of_the_largest_of_the_world_22483996851-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/1600px-sacre-coeur_basilica_and_the_mosaic_22christ_in_majesty22_in_the_apse_one_of_the_largest_of_the_world_22483996851-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/1600px-sacre-coeur_basilica_and_the_mosaic_22christ_in_majesty22_in_the_apse_one_of_the_largest_of_the_world_22483996851-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/1600px-sacre-coeur_basilica_and_the_mosaic_22christ_in_majesty22_in_the_apse_one_of_the_largest_of_the_world_22483996851-816x545.jpg 816w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-72195\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Apse Mosaic &#8211; by Jorge L\u00e1scar &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Sacr\u00e9-C\u0153ur_Basilica_and_the_mosaic_%22Christ_in_Majesty%22_in_the_apse,_one_of_the_largest_of_the_world_(22483996851).jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Wikimedia Commons<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<p>The mosaic was inaugurated into the church in 1923, and is estimated to span 475 square meters. The creators of this work were Luc-Olivier Merson, H. M. Magne and R. Martin.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4>Fun fact n\u00ba14: There are Two Sacre Coeur Churches in French Territory<\/h4>\n<p>The original is right here in Montmartre, and is the grander, more renowned rendition by far. But on the very small island of Martinique, a French territory in the Caribbean, there is a Sacre Coeur replica that the local community enjoys.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_72197\" style=\"width: 1610px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-72197\" class=\"size-full wp-image-72197\" src=\"https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/sacre-coeur-balata-fdf.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/sacre-coeur-balata-fdf.jpg 924w, https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/sacre-coeur-balata-fdf-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/sacre-coeur-balata-fdf-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/sacre-coeur-balata-fdf-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/sacre-coeur-balata-fdf-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/sacre-coeur-balata-fdf-816x612.jpg 816w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-72197\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Balata Cathedral &#8211; by Jean-Louis Lascoux &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/Category:\u00c9glise_du_Sacr\u00e9-C\u0153ur_de_Balata#\/media\/File:Sacr\u00e9-coeur-balata-FdF.JPG\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Wikimedia Commons<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<p>The similarities are uncanny, though the island version is much, much smaller in scale. The church is called &#8220;Sacr\u00e9-Coeur de la Balata&#8221;, and was built to honor the people who were rendered homeless after the great volcano eruption in 1915.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/paris\/the-most-beautiful-french-islands-to-visit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Most Beautiful French Islands to Visit<\/a><\/p>\n<h4>Fun fact n\u00ba15: The Outdoor Statues Are Worth Looking At<\/h4>\n<p>If you&#8217;re standing outside the Sacre Coeur, it&#8217;s only natural to want to look out over the exceptional panoramic view of Â鶹APP. If you take a minute to look back at the church, you&#8217;ll notice two oxidized green statues on either side of the basilica.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The seem to depict individuals riding horses into glory. The one on the left is actually King Louis IX, who was the only king to ever be recognized as a saint by the Catholic Church.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_72199\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-72199\" class=\"size-full wp-image-72199\" src=\"https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/paris_sacre-coeur_de_montmartre_-_2014_-_1199.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"1200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/paris_sacre-coeur_de_montmartre_-_2014_-_1199.jpg 616w, https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/paris_sacre-coeur_de_montmartre_-_2014_-_1199-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/paris_sacre-coeur_de_montmartre_-_2014_-_1199-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/paris_sacre-coeur_de_montmartre_-_2014_-_1199-768x1152.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-72199\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sacre Coeur &#8211; by Dietmar Rabich &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Â鶹APP,_Sacr\u00e9-C\u0153ur_de_Montmartre_--_2014_--_1199.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Wikimedia Commons<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<p>The statue to the right is none other than Joan of Arc who, as we know, was recognized as a saint by the same church in 1920.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/paris\/joan-of-arcs-death-10-things-you-didnt-know\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Joan of Arc&#8217;s Death: 10 Things You Didn&#8217;t Know<\/a><\/p>\n<h4>Fun fact n\u00ba16: It has a unique Roman-Byzantine Architectural Style<\/h4>\n<p>Unlike other churches from the same era, the Sacre Coeur boasts a distinctive Romano-Byzantine architectural style.<\/p>\n<p>Paul Abadie&#8217;s love with the Romano-Byzantine aesthetic was the cause of this. The outcome was a magnificent design that is still in awe of guests today, without being unduly ostentatious.<\/p>\n<h4>Fun fact n\u00ba17: The Sacre Coeur closes its doors each night for prayers<\/h4>\n<div id=\"attachment_263466\" style=\"width: 1034px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/sacre_coeur_front.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-263466\" class=\"wp-image-263466 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/sacre_coeur_front.jpg\" alt=\"15 things you probably didn't know about Sacre-Coeur basilica in Â鶹APP\" width=\"1024\" height=\"634\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/sacre_coeur_front.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/sacre_coeur_front-300x186.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/sacre_coeur_front-768x476.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/sacre_coeur_front-816x505.jpg 816w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-263466\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Sacr%C3%A9_Coeur_front.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ulemas7<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/4.0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CC BY-SA 4.0<\/a>, via Wikimedia Commons<\/p><\/div>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/things-to-do-around-the-sacre-coeur-paris\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sacre Coeur<\/a> church is always filled with prayer, even after its doors close for the day. The basilica has been the site of an unbroken silent prayer session since August 1, 1885. Known also as the Night Devotion, this custom has persisted unbrokenly and even maintained these standards regardless of whatever is happening.<\/p>\n<p>In order to participate in the night adoration, you must register between 8.30 and 9.45 p.m. and pay a nominal fee. Due to limited capacity, it is advised to register 48 hours in advance.<\/p>\n<h4>Fun fact n\u00ba18: You can have a sleepover here<\/h4>\n<p>It may surprise you to learn that you may spend the night in the Sacre Coeur in addition to visiting it. Undoubtedly, this is one of the lesser-known facts about Sacre Coeur Basilica. The basilica offers an uninterrupted prayer session every night, as was previously reported. The basilica is open to overnight visitors who are prepared to participate in the nighttime adoration for at least an hour.<\/p>\n<p>Upon completing the registration process for the night devotion, guests are granted overnight admission to the dormitory. Until a nun wakes them up at night to pray, guests are free to relax and sleep.<\/p>\n<h4>Fun fact n\u00ba19: It was intended to erase the city&#8217;s socialist sins<\/h4>\n<div id=\"attachment_315735\" style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/sacre-coeur_de_montmartre_paris_-_2004.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-315735\" class=\"size-full wp-image-315735\" src=\"https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/sacre-coeur_de_montmartre_paris_-_2004.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/sacre-coeur_de_montmartre_paris_-_2004.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/sacre-coeur_de_montmartre_paris_-_2004-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-315735\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Sacr%C3%A9-C%C5%93ur_de_Montmartre,_Â鶹APP_-_2004.jpg\">The original uploader was Daderot at English Wikipedia.<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/3.0\/\">CC BY-SA 3.0<\/a>, via Wikimedia Commons<\/p><\/div>\n<p>The defeat of the French army during the Franco-Prussian War caused a shift in Â鶹APP. The city&#8217;s socialist Communard working-class movement launched an insurrection in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/a-walk-in-montmartre\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Montmartre<\/a> with the goal of separating state and church. They ruled for a brief period, from March 18 to March 28, 1871.<\/p>\n<p>When the Â鶹APP Commune government fell, a local philanthropist named Alexandre Legentil campaigned for a new basilica to protect the French people while also forgiving Â鶹APPians for their socialist sins. Even today, it is a hotly debated topic.<\/p>\n<h4>Fun fact n\u00ba20: The hill on which it stands is closely associated with martyrs<\/h4>\n<p>The name Montmartre literally translates as &#8220;mountain of martyrs.&#8221; It was named after the martyred St. Denis, who also served as Â鶹APP&#8217; first bishop and patron saint. According to legend, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/paris\/a-visit-to-saint-denis-basilica-in-paris\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Saint-Denis<\/a> and his companions, Rustique and Eleuth\u00e8re, were beheaded by the Romans.<\/p>\n<p>But after the execution, St. Denis simply picked up his severed head and walked away, preaching repentance. However, Saint-Denis is not buried on the hill. Instead, he is buried where his body stopped walking and died. Today, it is commemorated by a small shrine called St. Denys-la-Chapelle, which was later expanded into the Basilica of Saint-Denis.<\/p>\n<h4>Fun fact n\u00ba21: It honors the Sacred Heart Of Jesus Christ<\/h4>\n<div id=\"attachment_315737\" style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/maria_hilf_-_moosbronn_-_14_-_sacred_heart_of_jesus.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-315737\" class=\"size-full wp-image-315737\" src=\"https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/maria_hilf_-_moosbronn_-_14_-_sacred_heart_of_jesus.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"1392\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/maria_hilf_-_moosbronn_-_14_-_sacred_heart_of_jesus.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/maria_hilf_-_moosbronn_-_14_-_sacred_heart_of_jesus-138x300.jpg 138w, https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/maria_hilf_-_moosbronn_-_14_-_sacred_heart_of_jesus-471x1024.jpg 471w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-315737\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Maria_Hilf_-_Moosbronn_-_14_-_Sacred_Heart_of_Jesus.jpg\">H. Zell<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/3.0\">CC BY-SA 3.0<\/a>, via Wikimedia Commons<\/p><\/div>\n<p>During the Sacre Coeur&#8217;s construction, most churches were dedicated and named after<a href=\"https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/turkey\/top-10-remarkable-facts-about-house-of-the-virgin-mary\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Mary<\/a>, Christ&#8217;s Mother. However, the Sacre Coeur was unique in that it was dedicated to Jesus Christ himself.<\/p>\n<p>Sacre Coeur&#8217;s name translates as &#8220;sacred heart,&#8221; symbolizing his divine love for humanity and the sacrifice he made to atone for their sins.<\/p>\n<h4>Fun fact n\u00ba22: Its construction took almost 39 years.<\/h4>\n<p>The grand church was not built in a single night. People may not realize that it took so long to complete due to various roadblocks and challenges. Construction began in 1875, and the basilica was completed in 1914.<\/p>\n<p>Unfortunately, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/world\/top-10-facts-about-the-trenches-and-life-in-trenches-during-world-war-i\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">World War I<\/a> prevented the basilica from being consecrated immediately after it was completed. The Sacre Coeur was only consecrated after the war was over in 1919.<\/p>\n<h4>Fun fact n\u00ba23: The church was built by the people and for the people<\/h4>\n<div id=\"attachment_315739\" style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/4010parigisacrecouer.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-315739\" class=\"wp-image-315739 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/4010parigisacrecouer.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"470\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/4010parigisacrecouer.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/4010parigisacrecouer-300x220.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-315739\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:4010ParigiSacreCouer.JPG\">MarkusMark<\/a>, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons<\/p><\/div>\n<p>France built the<a href=\"https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/paris\/a-quick-history-of-the-sacre-coeur-basilica-in-montmartre\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Sacre Coeur Basilica<\/a> for two reasons. First, it was part of a national pledge to build a church if Â鶹APP was spared during the Franco-Prussian War. However, while the city escaped unscathed, the French army was routed. Thus, the Sacre Coeur was built to fulfill the aforementioned vow while also boosting morale.<\/p>\n<p>This basilica&#8217;s construction was thought to help wash away the sins committed by the French during the Revolution.<\/p>\n<h4>Fun fact n\u00ba24: The Sacre Coeur was built with the assistance of seven architects<\/h4>\n<p>It should come as no surprise that the church required the assistance of multiple architects\u2014seven, to be exact\u2014given that its construction took 39 years. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/paul-abadie-the-architect-of-sacre-coeur\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Paul Abadie<\/a> was the project&#8217;s first architect, having won the competition against 77 other architects.<\/p>\n<p>Regretfully, Abadie passed away in 1884, much before the basilica was even close to being finished. Thus, over time, six more architects filled in to complete his outstanding work.<\/p>\n<h4>Fun fact n\u00ba25: Its construction was funded by parishes throughout France<\/h4>\n<div id=\"attachment_315741\" style=\"width: 1290px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/church-3024768_1280.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-315741\" class=\"size-full wp-image-315741\" src=\"https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/church-3024768_1280.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/church-3024768_1280.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/church-3024768_1280-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/church-3024768_1280-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/church-3024768_1280-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/church-3024768_1280-816x544.jpg 816w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-315741\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">https:\/\/<a href=\"https:\/\/pixabay.com\/photos\/church-architecture-interior-aisle-3024768\/\">pixabay.com<\/a>\/photos\/church-architecture-interior-aisle-3024768\/<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Â鶹APPians, private donations, and parishes from across <a href=\"https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/france\/35-best-facts-about-france\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">France<\/a> all contributed to the Sacre Coeur&#8217;s construction. The construction cost at least 7 million Francs. It was a project created by and for the people.<\/p>\n<p>In fact, one of the reasons the Basilica&#8217;s construction took so long was the time it took to collect donations. As a token of appreciation, the names of the generous donors who funded the construction have been immortalized in engravings on the church&#8217;s walls.<\/p>\n<h4>Fun fact n\u00ba26: The 270 steps to Sacr\u00e9-Coeur appeared in the climactic sequence of <em>&#8220;John Wick: Chapter 4&#8221;<\/em><\/h4>\n<p>The 270 steps to Sacr\u00e9-Coeur Â鶹APP were featured in the climactic scene of <em>&#8220;John Wick: Chapter 4.&#8221;<\/em> The climb to the Sacr\u00e9-Coeur steps occurs near the end of the film, following a flurry of ingenious and relentless fights that feature John Wick (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/canada\/top-10-amazing-facts-about-keanu-reeves\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Keanu Reeves<\/a>) running around Â鶹APP trying to avoid killers who want to collect the price on his head.<\/p>\n<h4>Fun fact n\u00ba27: The Basilica Sacr\u00e9-Coeur holds two records<\/h4>\n<div id=\"attachment_315743\" style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/the_interior_of_the_north_dome_sacre_coeur_paris.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-315743\" class=\"size-full wp-image-315743\" src=\"https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/the_interior_of_the_north_dome_sacre_coeur_paris.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"426\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/the_interior_of_the_north_dome_sacre_coeur_paris.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/the_interior_of_the_north_dome_sacre_coeur_paris-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-315743\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:The_interior_of_the_north_dome,_Sacre_Coeur,_Â鶹APP.jpg\">Stephencdickson<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/4.0\">CC BY-SA 4.0<\/a>, via Wikimedia Commons<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Given its massive size, we can assume the Basilica of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/things-to-do-at-the-sacred-heart-in-paris\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sacred Heart<\/a> holds some records. But, do you know which ones? The most famous is the 475-square-meter mosaic that covers the apse&#8217;s ceiling. This mosaic depicting Jesus Christ&#8217;s Sacred Heart is the largest in France and among the largest in the world.<\/p>\n<p>The second record is for the largest bell in France: 3-meter diameter, 9.60-meter outer limits, and weighing more than 19 tons! It was nicknamed &#8220;La Savoyarde&#8221; after its original name, Fran\u00e7oise Marguerite du Sacr\u00e9 Coeur de J\u00e9sus and its installation at the basilica required a 28-horse team.<\/p>\n<h4>Fun fact n\u00ba28: The church offers one<strong> of the best views of Â鶹APP<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>The view from the Sacr\u00e9-Coeur Dome is one of the best in Â鶹APP, including Notre Dame, the Eiffel Tower, the Panth\u00e9on, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/paris\/top-10-facts-about-the-opera-garnier-in-paris\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Op\u00e9ra Garnier<\/a>, the Tour Montparnasse, and the Centre Pompidou.<\/p>\n<p>Until the Eiffel Tower was built, Â鶹APP&#8217; highest point was the Sacr\u00e9-Coeur Dome, standing at 83 meters.<\/p>\n<h4>A few tips for your visit to the Sacre-Coeur Basilica and additional fun facts<\/h4>\n<div id=\"attachment_41296\" style=\"width: 2570px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-41296\" class=\"size-full wp-image-41296\" src=\"https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/thingsyoudidntknowaboutsacrecoeur11-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"thingsyoudidntknowaboutsacrecoeur11\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1700\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/thingsyoudidntknowaboutsacrecoeur11-scaled.jpg 924w, https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/thingsyoudidntknowaboutsacrecoeur11-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/thingsyoudidntknowaboutsacrecoeur11-1024x680.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/thingsyoudidntknowaboutsacrecoeur11-768x510.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/thingsyoudidntknowaboutsacrecoeur11-1536x1020.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/thingsyoudidntknowaboutsacrecoeur11-2048x1360.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/thingsyoudidntknowaboutsacrecoeur11-816x542.jpg 816w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-41296\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">\u00a9 BSCM<\/p><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>The Sacre Coeur Basilica in Â鶹APP is open everyday from 6 am to 10.30 pm.<\/li>\n<li>Located in the eighteenth <i>arrondissement<\/i> of Â鶹APP, you can get there by metro. Take the metro line 12 and hop off at the <i>Jules Joffrin<\/i> station. Then, take the Montmartrobus and get down at the <strong><i>Place du Tetre<\/i><\/strong> stop. At <i>35, rue du Chevalier de la Barre<\/i>, in the back of the Basilica, a ramp and a lift are available for disabled persons to access it.<\/li>\n<li>Several masses happen everyday. From Monday to Friday, masses take place at 7 am, 11.15 am, 6.30 pm and 10 pm. On Fridays, there is an additional mass at 3 pm which is followed by a period of adoration. On Saturdays, the masses happen at 7 am, 11 am and at 10 pm. So if you&#8217;re a practicing Catholic, while in Â鶹APP, take the time to attend a mass at the <strong><i>Sacre-Coeur Basilica<\/i><\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>If you want to have a quiet and peaceful moment with the Lord and pray along with other believers, you can join the night adoration. With prior registration, you can spend a night in the Sacre Coeur Basilica. At <i>35, rue du Chevalier de la Barre<\/i>, you can register for the night at the reception. You pray after the closing of the Basilica for the general public and then spend the night at the <i>Ephrem Guest House<\/i>.<br \/>\nFrom 7.30 am to 8.30 am, continental breakfast is served for six euros per person. You only have to pay six euros for the night if you&#8217;re sharing the dormitory with other people. Four euros, if you bring your own sleeping bag. But, if you want a single room, it will cost you sixteen euros. At the <strong><i>Sacre-Coeur<\/i><\/strong>, a continuous relay of prayer is ensured. People pray from 10 pm until 7 am when the Basilica re-opens. You can read further information about the Night Adoration on the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.sacre-coeur-montmartre.com\/english\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">official website<\/a>. You have to book 48 hours in advance to ensure your place for the night of praying.<\/li>\n<li>It is not allowed to film or take picture inside the Basilica.<\/li>\n<li>Wedding and baptims are not celebrated at the <strong><i>Sacre Coeur Basilica<\/i><\/strong>, because it is not a parish church.<\/li>\n<li>If you&#8217;re <a href=\"https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/paris\/5-great-ways-to-celebrate-christmas-in-paris\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">spending Christmas in Â鶹APP<\/a>, seize the opportunity to attend the Christmas&#8217; eve mass at the Sacre Coeur Basilica. It happens at midnight, but you need to come earlier if you don&#8217;t want to miss the Organ concert at 10 pm and the Sung Christmas vigil at 11pm. It gets a bit crowded, so seated seats are not guaranteed.<\/li>\n<li>The least crowded times of the day are from 7 am to 11 am and from 7 pm to 11 pm. So if you want to take photos with very few people on them, these are the best hours!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Conclusion<\/h4>\n<p>You now know my <strong>top 28 fun facts about the Sacre-Coeur<\/strong>! I hope you&#8217;ve enjoyed reading this article. Don&#8217;t hesitate to contact us if you need further information about anything. Also, if you have some fun facts about the <i><strong>Sacre-Coeur<\/strong><\/i> you&#8217;d like to share, feel free to tell them. Share your own experiences and thoughts about the city of Â鶹APP, so we can grow as a community.<\/p>\n<p>When visiting the basilica, if you take pictures of this amazing landmark of Â鶹APP, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/discoverwalks\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">tag us on your Instagram photos<\/a> to be featured in our blog! 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