Global Treasures: Sacre Coeur

Television Director: Ullman, Frank

Producer: Scarson, Peter O.

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Catalogue Number: GTR-DVD-1192

UPC: 879061007910

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Global Treasures - History's Most Protected Monuments - Heritage is our legacy from the past, what we live today, and what we pass on to future generations. Our cultural and natural heritage are both irreplaceable sources of life and inspiration. Places as unique and diverse as the wilds of East Africa's Serengeti, the Pyramids of Egypt, the Great Barrier Reef in Australia and the Baroque cathedrals of Latin America make up our world's heritage. Join us as we explore one of these protected monuments.

The shining white Basilica of Sacre-Coeur towers above Montmartre and across the famous Parisienne art district of the same name. It is located on a hill that is thirty metres high and provides a good view of both Paris and the river Seine.

The magnificent Basilica on top of Montmartre Hill can be seen for miles and is synonymous with Paris. Beneath Sacre Coeur is the former winegrowers' village of Montmartre, which at the end of the 19th century attracted several important artists. Montmartre's exotic nightlife also gave it a special appeal, and venues such as the Moulin Rouge have become world famous.

Despite the district's commercial aspects, even today Montmartre possesses its own unique charm and a good measure of the atmosphere of bygone times.

Even at night Sacre Coeur dominates the skyline above Paris' vast ocean of colourful lights and thus confirms it to be one of the most striking and best-known landmarks in Europe.