The basilica is open every day of the year, without exception, from 6:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Admission is free for everyone.
The basilica closes later on major holy days (Easter Eve for the Easter Vigil), for certain prayer vigils, and for the Holy Hour on the first Thursday of each month.
Attendance
Between 10:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., due to the large number of visitors, you may have to wait 10 to 15 minutes before entering the sanctuary. Your patience will be rewarded with an unforgettable visit.
Masses and Welcome Desk
No less than four masses are celebrated every day at the Basilica of the Sacred Heart. There are five masses on Fridays, including the 3 pm mass.
From Tuesday to Sunday, the Benedictine Sisters of the Sacred Heart of Montmartre pray the Divine Office in the basilica.
At the basilica entrance, a Benedictine Sister of the Sacred Heart of Montmartre (or one of our volunteers) is available at the Welcome Desk to answer your questions.
Feel free to ask them any questions you may have about your visit or our activities, share a prayer intention, or meet with a sister.
Our Welcome desk hours
| Day | HOURS |
|---|---|
| Tuesday through Thursday | 10:00 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. 2:45 p.m. – 5:45 p.m. |
| Friday | 10:00 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. 5:00 p.m. – 5:45 p.m. |
| Saturday | 10:00 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. 2:45 p.m. – 5:45 p.m. |
| Sunday | 10:00 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. 2:30 p.m. – 3:45 p.m. 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. |
Access for people with reduced mobility
There is elevator access to the Basilica for people with disabilities or mobility issues at the back of the Basilica (35, rue du Chevalier de la Barre). It is open from 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
A Few Tips for Your Visit
You are entering a sacred place. The basilica is an iconic landmark of the Parisian skyline, but above all, it is a church where thousands of visitors come to pray every day.
We therefore ask everyone to dress appropriately and to remain quiet.
In the nave, due to the celebration of Masses and services, and out of respect for the Blessed Sacrament, which is exposed day and night—and which Catholics believe to be the real presence of Christ—we ask that you respect the areas set aside for prayer (the front portion of the nave).
Throughout your visit, please help us keep the atmosphere as quiet as possible so as not to disturb others’ contemplation. Pilgrims come from all over the world to pray at the Sacré-Cœur!
Please refrain from talking on your cell phone! Instead, use your smartphone to explore the audio tour provided by the Art, Culture, et Foi Association, which will guide you through the basilica’s must-see highlights as soon as you enter and as you make your way along the basilica’s ambulatory.
Be sure to check out the tour designed by the Benedictine Sisters of the basilica, which is available in several languages: don’t forget to scan the QR code when you enter!
Reservations are not required for group tours; however, we ask group leaders to ensure that their groups exercise the utmost discretion.
To enhance your visit, we offer a special edition of Connaissance des Arts magazine at the gift shop: The Sacré-Cœur de Montmartre (available in French and English).
Photos, professional photos, and films
Photography is not permitted in the nave, out of respect for everyone’s prayer and for the religious community that lives at the basilica. Please refrain from taking photos during Masses and services led by the sisters, so as not to disrupt these celebrations.
Photography is permitted in the side aisles and the ambulatory during your visit.
Professional Photography and Film
These can only be permitted after you have submitted your project and received prior authorization from the Communications Department. This applies to both the sanctuary’s day-to-day operations and major festivals. Therefore, for any photography requests, please contact us via the contact form.