Montmartre in Paris in Département de Paris, Île-de-France, France — Western Europe

La basilique du Sacré-Cœur

The Basilica of the Sacred Heart

— Histoire de Paris —

La basilique du Sacré-Cœur Marker image. Click for full size.

April 10, 2025

1. La basilique du Sacré-Cœur Marker

Inscription. En juillet 1873, l'Assemblée nationale déclare d'utilité publique la basilique que l'archevêque de Paris propose d'élever, par souscription nationale, au sommet de la colline de Montmartre, "en l'honneur du Sacré-Cœur de Jesus-Christ, pour appeler sur la France, et en particulier sur la capitale, la miséricorde et la protection divines". Ainsi se concrétise le "Vœu national" lancé en 1870 pour la délivrance du pape et le salut de la France. Pie IX venait d'instituer la fête du Sacré-Cœur en 1856, cédant aux instances de Jésuites.

La première pierre du colossal édifice est posée en 1875, sure l'emplacement du parc d'artillerie, et sa construction s'achève laborieusement: sa consécration a seulement lieu le 16 octobre 1919.

[English translation]:
In July 1873 the National Assembly declared the need for a basilica, proposed by the Archbishop of Paris and funded by national subscription, atop the hill Montmartre, "in honor of the Sacred Heart of Jesus Christ, to call on France and especially the capital, mercy and divine protection." Thus was realized the "National Vow" launched in 1870 for the issue of the pope and the salvation of France. Pius IX had just instituted the feast of the Sacred Heart in 1856, yielding to the requests of the Jesuits.

The cornerstone of this colossal building was laid in 1875, on the site of the former artillery park. Its laborious construction was completed and the building consecrated on 16 October 1919.

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This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. In addition, it is included in the Histoire de Paris series list. A significant historical month for this entry is July 1873.

Location. 48° 53.166′ N, 2° 20.566′ E. Marker is in Paris, Île-de-France, in Département de Paris. It is in Montmartre. It is on Parvis du Sacré-Cœur just east of Rue Azais, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Paris, Île-de-France 75018, France. Touch for directions.

Regionally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

Europe,

the European Union,

Atlantic Europe,

the Schengen Area,

Western Europe,

a coastal Mediterranean country,

and the Western World.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once a French colony

and also the Roman Empire.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Le parc d’artillerie de Montmartre / The Montmartre Artillery “Park” (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Cimetière du Calvaire / Calvary Cemetery (about 120 meters away); Saint-Pierre de Montmartre (about 120 meters away); Suzanne Valadon and Maurice Utrillo (about 120 meters away); Gaston Couté (about 120 meters away); Maurice Drouard (about 120 meters away in Ile-de-France); Parc Marcel Bleustein-Blanchet dit Parc de la Turlure (1988) (about 150 meters away); Jehan Doulcet (about 150 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Paris.

Also see . . . History and architecture. The Basilica's website (in English) history of the Basilica, with sections on the history of the Montmartre, the construction of the Basilica, and its architecture:...From the dawn of time Montmartre has been a place of worship :
Photographed by Kevin W., June 27, 2015

2. La basilique du Sacré-Cœur Marker
from the Druids of ancient Gaul, through the Romans with their temples dedicated to Mars and Mercury, to the Church of Saint Peter, the oldest in Paris, rebuilt in the 12th century next to the Royal Abbey of Montmartre by Louis VI and his wife Adélaïde de Savoie… Finally, the Basilica of the Sacré-Cœur, erected at the end of the 19th century... (Submitted on July 7, 2015.)

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La basilique du Sacré-Cœur image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Kevin W., June 27, 2015

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Photographed by Kevin W., June 27, 2015

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Photographed by Kevin W., June 28, 2015

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<i>La Basilique du Sacré-Cœur. Le Campanile. The Holy Heart basilic, the bell-tower.</i> image. Click for full size.

Postcard by Ancien. Etabs. Nordein et Cie, circa 1925

6. La Basilique du Sacré-Cœur. Le Campanile. The Holy Heart basilic, the bell-tower.

The campanile was completed in April, 1912, and houses the 19-ton La Savoyarde, the largest bell in France.

<i>Paris - La Basilique du Sacré-Cœur avec L'Escalier Monumental...</i> image. Click for full size.

Postcard by A. Papeghin, 1915

7. Paris - La Basilique du Sacré-Cœur avec L'Escalier Monumental...

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