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The Great Race

Sacré-Cœur Basilica

Paris · France  ·  Basilica behind the steps

The Great Race filmed at Sacré-Cœur Basilica, Paris. The white-domed basilica stands behind the car as it comes down the Montmartre steps.

Where to go

48.886806, 2.343015
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Probable Named in published production coverage; the coordinate is the place itself, checked against a gazetteer.

Good to know

Title
The Great Race (1965)
On screen
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In real life
Sacré-Cœur Basilica, Paris
Can you visit?
Open to the public, free
Time to allow
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Confidence
Probable

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Questions

Where exactly did The Great Race film at Sacré-Cœur Basilica?
At 48.886806, 2.343015 in Paris. Named in published production coverage; the coordinate is the place itself, checked against a gazetteer.
Can you visit Sacré-Cœur Basilica?
Open to the public, free.
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