Paris walking route: Sacré-Cœur to Arc de Triomphe

A 26.4 km route through Paris, France, 9 stops, from Arrival in Paris, 18th District to Jardins du Trocadéro, filmed by travmap.

Stops on this route

Arrival in Paris, 18th District
Parc de Belleville — Neighborhood park with one of the best city views
Eiffel Tower — Iconic landmark viewed from multiple vantage points throughout the day
Sacré-Cœur Basilica — Iconic church on Montmartre Hill with panoramic city views
18th Arrondissement (Montmartre) — Accommodation base in the 18th District
Parc des Buttes-Chaumont — Park offering elevated views across Paris
Arc de Triomphe — Monumental arch offering iconic Parisian vistas
Palais du Chaillot — Palace gardens providing best centered view of Eiffel Tower
Jardins du Trocadéro — Premier viewpoint for epic Eiffel Tower photography

Where to stay: Consider staying in the 18th District (Belleville neighborhood) for access to great city views and local amenities like cafes.
Food: Visit local bakeries for fresh croissants and pastries; try cafes in the neighborhood for quality lattes and coffee.
Transport: Use the Metro to travel between major viewpoint attractions like Sacré-Cœur Basilica and Arc de Triomphe.
Tip: Visit Parc de Belleville for one of the best free city views; hazy weather still offers magnificent panoramas.
Tip: Explore Parc des Buttes-Chaumont which features a suspension bridge that shakes when people walk on it.
Save money: Entry to Sacré-Cœur Basilica interior is free; the dome climb costs €6 as an alternative to Arc de Triomphe's €12 fee.
Tip: Arc de Triomphe has approximately 1000 windy stairs to the top; the €12 entrance fee provides views across the entire flat city.
Avoid: Jardins du Trocadéro is extremely crowded as it's the most famous spot for Eiffel Tower photos; expect many tourists.
Tip: Sacré-Cœur Basilica was completed in 1914 after construction started in 1875; the church sits atop Montmartre Hill.