You can visit Sacré-Cœur with a stroller, but the easiest route from Anvers is the one that avoids unnecessary Metro changes and steep stairs. Paris pavements around major sights are generally usable with a stroller, while the harder part is often getting out of an older Metro station.

Much of the historic Paris Metro is not fully step-free. RATP publishes accessibility information and live elevator status for equipped stations, so travelers who depend on elevators should check the station before leaving.

Sacré-Cœur is on the Montmartre hill. The funicular can remove the steepest final climb from the lower garden area and uses the same transport system as a Metro-Train-RER ticket.

Use the surface route once you are close

From Anvers, it is usually better to stay above ground for the final approach to Sacré-Cœur instead of taking another one-stop Metro ride. You avoid carrying the stroller through gates and stairs, and you can stop when the child needs a break.

Make the route easier

  • Use a lightweight stroller if possible.
  • Keep one hand free for stairs and gates.
  • Check elevator status before relying on a lift.
  • Avoid rush hour if you can; crowded platforms make boarding with a stroller harder.
  • A bus can be a good alternative when the Metro route involves several staircases.

Where the difficult part usually is

The difficult part is usually the station, not the attraction area itself. If a station exit has a long staircase, taking a slightly farther exit with an escalator or lift can be worth the extra surface walk. When the child is asleep, this difference matters even more.