Sacre Coeur in French means sacred heart, commonly referred to as the Sacre Coeur it is the Roman Catholic basilica known as the Basilica of the Sacred Heart located in the Butte Montmartre, the highest point in Paris.

The site of this 19th century basilica that was erected in the aftermath of the French Revolution is often associated with the beheading of the patron of Paris, St. Dennis during the 3rd century. The Sacre Coeur is built of travertine, a peculiar type of stone that retains its brilliant white color despite pollution or unfavorable weather. The architectural style of the structure is in line with traditional Romano-Byzantine design and includes symbols of French nationalistic pride.

The Sacre Coeur in Paris is particularly well known for its distinctive triple arched portico; it features bronze statues of France’s national saints Joan of Arc and King Louis IX. The interior of the Sacre Coeur is filled with golden mosaics that glow softly in the dim lighting, the mosaic of Christ in Majesty in apse is considered to be one of the world’s largest, while the mural of Christ’s Passion at the altar is also extremely vivid. 
 
A climb to the top of the basilica’s dome gives tourists an excellent view of the Paris cityscape. The spiraling climb through the interior of the dome is almost as interesting as the view at the top. The Millennium Hotel Paris Opera as one of the hotels in Sacre Coeur gives guests the opportunity to experience one of Paris’s most spiritually intriguing attractions.