The Basilica was designed by Paul Abadie. Six other architects succeeded him to complete the building. In contrast to the Gothic churches of the Middle Ages like Notre-Dame de Paris (1163-1240), the style is inspired by churches such as Saint Sofia in Constantinople and San Marco in Venice. The exterior travertine stone, known as ‘Château-Landon’, comes from the Souppes-sur-Loing quarry in Seine et Marne and is particular in that it is extremely hard with a fine grain and exudes calcite on contact with rainwater, making it white.
Access to the Dome is outside the Basilica on the left.
Warning: There are 300 steps to climb and no lift!
Warning: There are 300 steps to climb and no lift!
Opening hours: Every day from 8.30 a.m. to 8 p.m. (May to September) and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (October to April). These times are subject to change and can vary according to the weather.
Admission charge: There are various rates to access the Dome. Please ask for further information.
The Basilica is open every day from 6 a.m. to 10.30 p.m. Entrance is free. Reservation is not needed for group visits.Access to the Dome and Crypt is at the bottom of the staircase outside the Basilica on the left. Opening hours: every day from 8.30 a.m. to 8 p.m. (May to September) and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (October to April). These times are subject to change and can vary according to the weather.
Getting there
SUBWAY
- Jules Joffrin (M° 12) + Montmartrobus (Place du Tertre stop)
- Pigalle (M° 12, M° 2) + Montmartrobus (Norvins stop)
- Anvers (M° 2) + Cable car (métro ticket) or steps
- Abbesses (M° 12) + Cable car (métro ticket) or steps
RATP public transport map : www.ratp.fr
Bus
- 30 – 31 – 80 – 85 (Anvers Sacré-Coeur bus stop at foot of Montmartre)
- Le Petit Train de Montmartre tourist train Operated by Promotrain, 131 rue de Clignancourt 75018 PARIS Tel: +33 1 42 62 24 00 –www.promotrain.fr Departure from Place Blanche (Blanche subway station line 2). Contact, booking and payment directly to this company, which is a separate entity.