La Basilique du Sacré-Coeur

The construction of this Romano-Byzantine basilica dedicated to the Sacred Heart, in Paris, was declared of public utility by the National Assembly in 1873 and began in 1876 to plans by Paul Abadie, largely inspired by the Church of Saint-Front in Périgueux, which he had restored. Work was completed in 1910 thanks to public subscriptions, and the basilica was consecrated in 1919.

Sacré-Cœur is 100 metres long and 50 metres wide, topped by an 83-metre dome. The 84-metre bell tower houses a bell weighing 18.5 tonnes, with a clapper of 850 kg. The interior contains decorative treasures: marble sculptures, stained glass and mosaics. From the forecourt the view extends over the whole of Paris.

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