Le Sacré-Coeur

Don't let the Mediterranean blue sky fool you, it was freezing! But I've noticed that cold days are sometimes better for seeing further, so I decided to head to my favourite bit of Paris - Montmartre. Located at the highest point in Paris, Le Sacre-Coeur is a relatively modern basilica, having been completed in 1914. It is made of stone which exudes calcite, and therefore it will always remain white.

Behind the basilica is the famous artists quarter, where you can buy art work on the streets and have your portrait drawn (if you have enough money to let them!) - Lucy

[Bob]

Great shot Lucy. I remember the Montmartre in Paris. It is very impressive, as well as the artists quarter. It stands out in Paris.

[Molly]

Such a lovely sharp capture of this monumental building. A real postcard shot!

[Therese]

awesome!!!! WOW!!!!

[Sarah Munnings]

a great capture, Le Sacré-Coeur looks great against that clear blue sky

[Pyrrhula]

A great view on and a beautiful capture of this wonderful church.
Love to read you being and adventures in Paris

[Malc Bird]

Great shot of this iconic building and fabulous against the clear blue sky

[Lynda]

Beautiful. I adore Paris. This is such a crisp clear shot. Well done x

[Lee]

Fabulous shot.

[bruni]

Impressive looking church. nice to know that it always stays looking the same.

[bkb in the city]

That is one amazing looking building

[Graham Thresher]

A great shot of an iconic landmark.

[Fisher Family]

@bobhuegel Thanks Bob. It certainly is a great area - Lucy

[Fisher Family]

@dolphin Thanks Molly - Lucy

[Fisher Family]

@monkeykid Thanks Therese - Lucy

[Fisher Family]

@pixiemac Thank you Sarah - Lucy

[Fisher Family]

@pyrrhula Thank you Ferry. - Lucy

[Fisher Family]

@malc Thank you Malc - Lucy

[Fisher Family]

@lyndag Thanks Lynda. I quite like the place myself! - Lucy

[Fisher Family]

@gamelee Thanks Lee - Lucy

[Fisher Family]

@bruni Thank you Bruni. It will save them having to clean it! - Lucy

[Fisher Family]

@bkbinthecity Thanks Brian, it is impressive! - Lucy

[Fisher Family]

@thresheg Thanks Graham - Lucy

[colie (Nichole Stewart)]

so grand! Great shot

[Janet]

A beautiful shot! And interesting story. I didn't know about the calcite.

[Kathy A]

Thats one beautiful building.

[Laura J.]

Cold skies bring clear skies often. Building must of been amazing to visit

[Frank Hymus]

The basilica is certainly a stunning piece of architecture. It can get cold and windy up there on the front though. Looks like crowds everywhere as always.

[Fisher Family]

@colie Thanks Nicole - Lucy

[Fisher Family]

@janturnbull Thanks Janet. I didn't know either! - Lucy

[Fisher Family]

@kjarn It certainly is! - Lucy

[Fisher Family]

@helixconcepts It's fantastic if you ever get chance to go - Lucy

[Fisher Family]

@frankhymus Thanks Frank. It can be breezy up there, but the swarms of people make it warmer! - Lucy