Basilique du Sacré-Cœur de Montmartre Audio Guide
Explore Basilique du Sacré-Cœur de Montmartre with Stanza's GPS-triggered offline audio guide.
About the Tour
The Sacré-Cœur Basilica is a Roman Catholic church and minor basilica located in Paris, France. It is a prominent landmark and a significant site of pilgrimage.
What you will hear
The South Facade and Equestrian Statues
Focus on the unique Château-Landon stone and the bronze statues of Joan of Arc and Saint Louis. These statues represent the intersection of French national identity and faith.
The Self-Cleaning Stone
The brilliant white exterior of the Basilica is due to a unique type of limestone that actually cleans itself whenever it rains.
Equestrian Statue of Louis IX
This statue depicts King Louis IX, the only French monarch to be canonized as a saint by the Catholic Church.
The Great Mosaic of Christ in Majesty
The visual centerpiece of the Basilica. This 475-square-meter mosaic is one of the largest in the world and serves as the focus of the entire interior.
Christ in Majesty
At the center of the great mosaic, the figure of Christ welcomes visitors with outstretched arms and a visible golden heart.
The High Altar and Perpetual Adoration
The spiritual heart of the building. Since 1885, prayer has continued here 24 hours a day. I've included a detail of the tabernacle and the symbolic candles.
The Golden Tabernacle
The high altar is home to an intricate tabernacle, decorated with colorful enamels and the symbolic 'Lamb of God.'
The Ambulatory and Stained Glass
Explore the side chapels and the vibrant stained glass. These windows survived the World Wars and tell the stories of the saints and French history.
Our Lady of the Sea Chapel
Tucked away in the ambulatory, this chapel features a statue of the Virgin and Child surrounded by unique maritime motifs.
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