Photo TidbitsSacré-Coeur (Sacred Heart) Paris

By Jim and Emmy Humberd

The Basilique du Sacré-Coeur (Sacred Heart) is the most unusual of the churches we have visited in Paris. Situated in Montmartre, on the highest point in the city, its many tall white cupolas (slender domes), are visible from almost any point in Paris.

One time we parked on the level area below the Sacré-Coeur and asked for directions to the Funiculaire (cable railway). The best we could understand, just up the stairs and to the left we would find the Funiculaire. The directions were impeccable - except after we climbed several flights of stairs we found ourselves at the top of the Funiculaire. Sometimes directions do lose something in the translation (or lack thereof).

Most pictures of the Sacré-Coeur are taken with the camera obviously pointed up the hill. Flights of stairs cascade down the hill right in front of the church, and if we step back to get a better view, our next step may take us a long, long way . . . . . down.

Books by Jim and Emmy Humberd:
Invitation to France
Invitation to Germany
Invitation to Italy

Related Links:
Basilique du Sacré Coeur
La Basilique du Sacré Coeur de Montmartre