View of the Carrousel and the Basilica

The view of the carousel and the basilica, in Montmartre

At the foot of the Montmartre hill, the carousel and the Sacré-Cœur Basilica compose one of the most famous images of Paris. The Paris audio-guided tour stops here to evoke this emblematic setting, a postcard of the district.

The postcard of Montmartre

At the foot of the stairs that climb towards the Sacré-Cœur, in the square laid out on the hill, an old carousel stands facing the basilica. This combination of the merry-go-round and the white silhouette of the Sacré-Cœur composes one of the most photographed images of Paris. A film set and a postcard of the district, it embodies the romantic and popular charm of Montmartre.

What to see

You admire the old carousel and the Sacré-Cœur Basilica that dominates it, one of the most famous images of Paris. The setting, particularly photogenic, embodies the charm of Montmartre. It is a must-see stop for a photo, at the foot of the stairs of the hill.

Practical information

The view of the carousel and the basilica is discovered at the foot of the Montmartre hill, in the square located below the Sacré-Cœur, in the eighteenth arrondissement, reachable on foot. It is a public open-air space, freely accessible; the carousel has its own operating hours. The setting is particularly beautiful in the late-day light.

Where to admire the carousel and the basilica in Montmartre?

At the foot of the stairs of the Sacré-Cœur, in the square located below the basilica, on the Montmartre hill.

Why is this view famous?

Because the old carousel and the white silhouette of the Sacré-Cœur compose one of the most photographed images of Paris.