Sacré-Cœur rewards the climb with one of those views that make Paris seem almost impossibly…read morebeautiful. Walking up through Montmartre is good exercise in its own right, with the staircases near the top providing a wonderfully direct final approach as the white basilica rises above you. The surrounding neighborhood is beyond charming, and reaching the summit feels like a fitting culmination of exploring one of the city's most distinctive quarters. Once there, the sweeping view across Paris is spectacular, particularly from the broad steps beneath the basilica. The Romano-Byzantine architecture is striking up close, while the enormous gold mosaic inside gives you another reason to step away from the panorama and enter the church. Few places capture Paris quite so completely: beautiful architecture, a lively neighborhood, and that extraordinary city unfolding beneath you.

I've been to Montmartre a few times over the years and can't quite say whether I've been inside the…read moreSacré-Coeur. If I have, it was well over a decade ago, and I have seen many churches in the intervening years. What I do know is that I've stood outside it several times, to admire the church as well as the iconic view of Paris from its front steps. We had intended to go inside the basilica on our recent family visit, but we had a sick child and the line was long and exposed to the sun. There were a ton of people up there, as dense a crowd as we saw all trip, everyone trying to enjoy the same viewpoint. Luckily, there was plenty of that to go around. We spent some time admiring the city and taking pictures (my father-in-law's one souvenir was that we send him a family photo from Sacré-Coeur), then wound our way downhill through charming Montmartre. Maybe next time I'll venture into the church, but it's worth going just to walk around outside.

We didn't make it inside the Sacre-Coeur, but we did wanter into the Saint-Pierre de Montmartre…read moreduring a recent visit to the neighborhood. Unlike its more famous neighbor, the Saint-Pierre had no wait and a surprisingly thin crowd for the area, which was otherwise thronged with tourists. The Saint-Pierre is apparently the second oldest surviving church in Paris. Construction started in 1133, though the current facade only dates back to 1775. It is less impressive than, say, Sacre-Coeur, and you don't have to go out of your way to see it, but if you're already exploring Montmartre, you might as well have a look. I went with my friend and my three-year-old during a ten-minute window we had to walk around the area. My son is a big talker who asks questions all day long, and the most memorable thing about this visit was the guard at the door who gave him a resounding shush as we crossed the threshold. It was kind of jarring, and borderline rude, but it was an efficient way to cross a language barrier and stop a child from talking. To my surprise, he shut up immediately, and we walked around the church in reverent silence. The church was very pretty, old stonework and a lot of cool stained glass windows, which got all of our attention. We were in and out in a few minutes, but the Saint-Pierre was a worthwhile stop. Always humbling to wander into a random church in Europe and learn that it's older than my country, with almost a thousand years of history.

Ignored by most of the tourists queuing into and around the famous Sacre-Coeur, this lovely little…read morechurch provides a blissful escape from the crowds. The site is adjacent to the remains of the Roman temple or Mars, which gives Montmartre its name. The church was possibly founded in the 3rd Century, but there was certainly a Church here by the 800s. Louis VI acquired the site in the 1100s to establish a monastery here, and the church was then rebuilt, and reconsecrated in 1147, at a Service attended by Bernard of Clairvaux. The church was badly damaged in the French Revolution, and left as a ruin before its (remarkably sensitive) restoration was begun in 1900. The rather grand classical facade belies the interior, which has the appearance of a small medieval country church. Notable inside are the re-used Roman columns and the vibrant stained glass, which on sunny days produces beautiful patterns on the columns.

A peaceful and quiet church in Montmartre. The day when B and I came, there were hardly any one…read morehere.We just walked around looked at some of the paintings on the wall and statues that are there. The church looked a bit run down and dark inside. Also the glass window panes were very beautiful and colorful The church was built in the late 1800s and wasn't completed until early 1900s. So this is not a very old church compared to the other churches in Paris.

What a breathtaking church! They often do concerts inside,…read moreso check with Classictic.com before going. We saw a performance of Vivaldi, and it has become a core memory.

I mean how can you rate a church yet here I am doing it.. From the outside, it seems like you're…read moreabout to enter a miniature Pantheon. However, once you enter, you are transported into a beautiful church. Luckily for us, there was an evening mass when we went and so we decided to stay. It's absolutely beautiful inside. Highly recommend visiting this church if you're just passing by or seeking refuge from the hustle and bustle of the city.

Quality/Quantity - Book your tickets EARLY!! Sells out often…read moreand quickly. See pictures. Famous, known for the stained glass windows!! See their website! Ambiance - See their website; I do not have the skills to take photos that will be better than theirs. Service - Fairly organized. Mostly self service other than entering. Price - 22 Euros, $25.50US per person. Owner Comment - Congrats on all your success.

Saint-Chappelle was a quick 10 minute walk over from Notre Dame, so if you're visiting you can plan…read moreback to back trips there for efficiency. They are known for their stained glass windows. Back in ancient times, the upper levels were reserved for royalty and the kind and the lower level was for the palace staff. This portrayed the divine authority of medieval kings. We didn't make it in due to the long lines, but we did a quick walk by and admired the exterior.

I am not really sure if the Jardin du Sacre-Coeur still exists? We were searching for it. Based on…read moregoogle websites and some social media sites, it should be right in front of the Sacré-Coeur. Umm... no its not. Looked at google map and it doesn't seem to exist. Not sure if I am missing something or if they renamed the garden or got rid of it.

Wow what a beautiful church. You can see this church along the Paris landscape because it is…read morelocated on top of a hill. There are tons of people who flock to see this white church. I went inside and they were having a mass. You can pay to light a candle for prayer. Instead I just walked around and looked at the architecture. My favorite part of this church is the outside and the steps. Something very peaceful about it.

From the owner: - Paroisse d'un quartier aujourd'hui dépeuplé,mais qui fût habité du XVIIè au XIXè,l'église de…read moreSaint Roch a conservé une allure imposante et un splendide décor.On y donne désormais de nombreux concerts,tous classiques.A ne pas manquer,les Mardi Musicaux,concerts à entrée libre ou les artistes viennent librement proposer leur programme.