Visit the Sacre-Coeur Basilica in Montmartre

Those who are embarking on a vacation to Paris to do some soul-searching can move further along their path to personal growth by going on a tour of the spiritual places of worship around town. One beautiful destination to visit is the Sacre-Coeur Basilica, a stunning cathedral built in the late 19th century.

Sacre-Coeur is located in the heart of the Montmartre neighborhood, a popular tourist destination that sits proudly on top of Paris' highest hill.

Constructed by the architect Paul Abadie in the 1870s, the church boasts distinct Romano-Byzantine features, despite the popular neo-Baroque stylings of that time. Thus, the basilica is a unique structure that stands out among other buildings in the area.

Visitors can marvel at its beautiful design, which includes an arched portico and a number of statues depicting French saints. Other famous features that visitors can see include its bell and pipe organ, both of which are enormous in size.

Because of its elevated location, vacationers are able to look out of its windows to a wonderful view of the city.

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