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The Siege of Paris VISITORS’ CHECKLIST
Prussia invaded France in 1870. Practical Information
During the four-month siege of 33 Rue du Chevalier-de-la-Barre
Paris, instigated by the Prusso- 75018. Map 6 F1. Tel 01 53 41 89
German statesman Otto von 00. Basilica: Open 6am– 10:30pm
Bismarck, hungry Parisians were daily. Dome: Open May–Sep:
forced to eat the city’s horses 8:30am–8pm daily; Oct–Apr: 9am–
and other animals. 5pm daily (note that there are 300
steps to the viewing area). Crypt:
Closed to the public. & for
dome. 5 7am, 11:15am, 6.30pm,
10pm Mon–Fri (processional at
3pm Fri); 7am, 11:15am, 10pm
Sat; 7am, 11am, 6pm, 10pm Sun.
^ 7 restricted. = ∑ sacre-
coeur-montmartre.com
. Ovoid Dome Transport
This is the second-highest point q Abbesses (then take
in Paris, after the Eiffel Tower. funiculaire to the steps of the
Sacré-Coeur), Anvers, Barbès-
Rochechouart, Lamarck-
Caulaincourt. @ 30, 31, 54, 80, 85.
h Blvd de Clichy, Rue Custine.

Statue of Christ
The basilica’s most important
statue is symbolically placed
above the two bronze saints.

Equestrian Statues
The statue of Joan of Arc is one of
a pair by H Lefèbvre. The other is
of Saint Louis.

. Bronze Doors
Relief sculptures on the doors in
Main entrance the portico entrance illustrate
scenes from the life of Christ,
such as the Last Supper.

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