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Notre-Dame de Paris and the Sacré-Coeur are lit up in red this Wednesday evening, and here's why.

Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral and the Basilique du Sacré-Cœur will be lit up in red this Wednesday evening, November 20, 2024, to mark "Red Week", an event organized by the association Aide à l'Église en détresse (AED) to raise awareness of the plight of persecuted Christian populations.

Marché Flocon, the Christmas market at the foot of the Sacré-Cœur in Paris

The Christmas Market on rue Ferdinand Flocon, in the 18th arrondissement of Paris, is unveiled over two consecutive weekends on December 7-8 and 14-15, 2024. It's the perfect opportunity to savor winter flavors, unearth treasures among the stalls, and marvel at the magical entertainment at the foot of the Sacré-Cœur.

Urban Trail de la Butte Montmartre: solidarity walk and run to Sacré-Cœur

Take part in the Urban Trail de la Butte Montmartre, the solidarity race in the heart of Paris, by walking or running, on September 29, 2024. An exceptional crossing of the district all the way to the Sacré Coeur, with quite a climb!

Paris 2024 Olympics: the BBC unveils its promotional clip that melts French hearts

For the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, the BBC has hit our little hearts hard with a magnificent promotional clip, titled "Welcome to the City of Love", currently airing to promote the games. The video, which combines love and sport with Édith Piaf's "Hymne à l'amour" in the background, has captured the hearts of the French and caused a sensation on social networks!

Nuit Blanche 2024: a show combining sound and light and musical comedy in Square Louise Michel

Overlooked by the Sacré Coeur basilica, the Square Louise Michel will be transformed into a performance space on June 1, 2024. To mark the Nuit Blanche, the square will host a unique musical performance.

Paris: why is Sacré-Coeur lit up red this Wednesday evening?

This Wednesday, November 22, 2023, the Basilica of the Sacred Heart is not white, but red! This is also the case for two other monuments around the world, but do you know why?

Heartstopper season 2: rediscover the series' filming locations in Paris

Heartstopper, Netflix's LGBTQIA+ series that has captured the hearts of many, has returned to the SVOD platform with a season 2, available since August 3, 2023. The new season takes Charlie, Nick and their friends on a three-episode school trip to Paris. The series has just been renewed for season 3, so here's a quick look at where this season was filmed in the capital!

Parc Marcel Bleustein Blanchet, the green nugget hidden next to Sacré-Coeur

At the top of the Butte Montmartre, just a few minutes' walk reveals a little jewel of greenery: the Parc Marcel Bleustein Blanchet, a little-known green space that has lost none of its charm.

The Sacred Heart of Montmartre finally listed as Historic Monument

The famous monument on the Butte Montmartre is listed as Historic Monument since Thursday December 8, 2022. Since October 2022, the State was expecting the authorization from the Mairie de Paris to list the Sacred Heart and protect it.

Sleep at Sacré-Coeur, one of the cheapest places to stay in Paris

Embark on an unusual and spiritual night in the heart of Montmartre! Sacré-Coeur offers low-cost overnight stays in its religious guesthouse, located right next to the famous basilica. To sleep in this unusual place, you can choose between dormitories, shared rooms or single rooms, provided you stay one hour in the basilica.

Paris: after the Pont des Arts, the love locks will be removed in Montmartre

Things are moving on in Paris 18th arrondissement. After being removed from the iconic Pont des Arts, the famous love locks will be removed from the Butte Montmartre too.

Montmartre: an opera singer arrested by the police because she was singing in the street

This Sunday July 31, 2022, an opera singer was “arrested” for singing in the street in Montmartre. The scene has been filmed and shared on social networks. As for Veronica Antonelli, she never experienced such a situation in her career.

Ephemeris for October 16 in Paris: Consecration of the Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Montmartre

On October 16, 1919, the Sacré-Coeur church in Montmartre was consecrated by Cardinal Vico and elevated to the rank of basilica, after 44 years of construction. Erected on the heights of the Butte Montmartre, this Romanesque-Byzantine religious edifice still fascinates as much as it horrifies some Parisians, who consider it to have been "built on the blood of the Communards".

The Butte of Montmartre applies for Unesco World Heritage

The Butte of Montmartre is now applying to be part of Unesco World Heritage sites to rekindle the attractiveness of Paris 18th arrondissement and tourism, after the Covid-19 pandemic.

The Basilica of the Sacred Heart soon to be listed as historical monument

To protect this must-see monument in Paris, the procedure enabling to officially list the Basilica of the Sacred Heart as historical monument has just been launched.

Deconfinement: the Sacred Heart parvis evacuated this Tuesday evening

On the 2nd day of deconfinement, this Tuesday May 12th, the Sacred Heart parvis has been evacuated by the police. According to State Secretary for Transportation, Jean-Baptiste Djebbari, “it requires trust, pedagogy and control”.

Did you know? 3 quirky facts about the Basilica of the Sacred Heart

The Basilica of the Sacred Heart is Montmartre’s jewel that fascinates because of its colossal dimensions and its peculiar architecture. But what do you know about it? Here are three quirky facts about the Sacré Coeur.