Local before arrival
Since the construction of the Sacré-Cœur in 1875, its steps have played a vibrant role in Parisian daily life. Immortalized a hundred times by Robert Doisneau, they offer an unrivaled view of the city. The portrait painters are a fundamental part of the setting, just like the second-hand book dealers along the banks of the Seine. But these steps are more than a simple way of getting up to the famous Romano-Byzantine edifice: They form an integral part of its foundation.
