Climbing to the Sacré-Cœur from the Gare du Nord
From the Gare du Nord to the steps of the Sacré-Cœur, an initial climb to Montmartre with Paris waiting...
From the Gare du Nord, Montmartre is best explored on foot. Head up towards Barbès, reach the foot of the hill, and at Square Louise-Michel, you’ll finally see where you’re headed. The Sacré-Cœur is already in view. Now, you just have to decide how to get up there.
The steps or the funicular
From the Hôtel Les Deux Gares, head to Boulevard de Magenta towards Barbès, then continue to Place Saint-Pierre. Square Louise-Michel offers a first glimpse of the basilica and its domes. The steps allow you to make the climb in stages. For a quicker trip to the top, take the funicular, accessible from Rue Tardieu.
Entering the basilica, then looking out over Paris
Access to the basilica is free. Once inside, look up at the large mosaic in the choir. When you come back out, take a few minutes to enjoy the panorama from the square. Climbing to the dome is a separate visit, with its own hours and ticket. If that’s what you’re interested in, check the Sacré-Cœur’s practical information before you head out.
For the return trip, you can head back down through the square and return to Boulevard de Magenta. If you still have a little time in Barbès, our article on the terrace of the Louxor offers another chance to see the Sacré-Cœur again, this time with a drink in hand.
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