You can sleep in the Sacré-Cœur basilica

Having become one of the emblematic monuments of the capital, the Basilica of the Sacred Heart throne at the top of the butte Montmartrein the 18th arrondissement of Paris. Known as a tourist site, this religious building also offers accommodation… provided you participate in an hour of night prayer.

A night at the Sacré-Cœur

Hard to believe, but yes: for only 15 euros you can spend your night in the dormitory or in the rooms of the Basilica of Sacred Heart. Since 1885, this monument on the Butte Montmartre has welcomed travelers within its walls, day and night, throughout the year, except Good Friday. That said, one condition is necessary to be received in this place: between 11 p.m. and 6 a.m., you will have to devote one hour to the prière within the basilica.

Night prayers since 1885

This nocturnal welcome is not surprising, however, since the mission of the Sacred Heart is precisely to constantly maintain prayers within the basilica over the years. And since August 1, 1885, this prayer relay has continued to be respected by faithful Christians, despite wars and the Covid-19 pandemic. An exception, however, takes place on Good Fridaythe only day of the year when the sacred calendar grants a break.

How to go about it?

To sleep within the basilica, you can opt for the dormitory, with one night only 15 eurosor in single rooms (40 euros) or shared rooms (35 euros per person, 20 euros for children). A corridor directly connects the basilica to the sleeping area! It is possible to reserve every day of the week, for a minimum of 24 hours and up to five consecutive nights.

The reception of thehôtellerie is open Monday to Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. (from 8:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. for nights of adoration), and Sunday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. (from 8:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. for nights of adoration). When you arrive, you will be shown your room and you must then indicate the time at which you wish to respect the prayer relay. For the lunch from 12:30 p.m. and döner from 7:30 p.m., you will need to book ten days in advance, with a meal at 15 euros per person (10 euros for children). And regarding the breakfastplease note that anyone who has slept in the Sacré-CÅ“ur will be able to enjoy it for free between 7 a.m. and 8:30 a.m.!

Basilica of the Sacred Heart

35 rue du Chevalier de La Barre, 75018 Paris
Registration online or by telephone on 01 53 41 89 00 (between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m.)

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Romane Fraysse