This famous basilica was built in 1873 after the French Revolution among ultra-Catholics and legitimist royalists, today it is asserted to be dedicated in honour of the 58,000 who lost their lives during the war. The Sacré-Coeur basilica is a well-known Paris symbol, standing 129 metres above sea level on Monmartre hill, the highest point in the city after the Eiffel Tower .

Its Romano-Byzantine style was inspired by the Roman architecture of churches in the south of . The interior decoration is very detailed, including a large mosaic which was created between 1900 and 1922 by Luc-Olivier Merson. By scaling the 237 steps up the narrow stairway, you’ll enjoy a breath taking view of the French capital and its region.

Whatever its history or what you feel about its beauty, there is no argument that it is a spectacular sight and that the views from here are excellent. A visit ties in well with a walk around Montmartre .