Tuesday, November 2nd
We take the Metro to Montmartre to visit beautiful Sacre Coeur. A light rain is falling and the Basilica is invitingly warm with candlelight, just as it was when I saw it for the first time last year.
Check out these AWESOME views of the interior:
We arrive to see the end of Mass and a choir of nuns singing hymns, their voices echoing off of the domed ceilings, adding to the ambiance.
Two hours passes strangely fast as we absorb the peaceful energy, walk around admiring the statuary and artwork and peruse the gift shop which holds interesting items.
Later, we stroll through the streets of Montmartre with its quirky blend of schlocky souvenir shops, intriguing import and specialty stores and cafes. We take a chance on ordering lunch from one of the street vendors and are pleasantly surprised by the truly delicious hot dogs (huge, soft bun, 2 wieners of remarkable quality, smothered in flavorful cheese and served hot) which we enjoy while watching the children play in the courtyard.
Back to Rue Cler where we indulge in a late snack of hot tea and perfect crème brulee at a cozy corner café. The waiters are all business and precision, handling the influx of patrons like a well-oiled machine.
Sacre Coeur Basilica
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