Paris -June 14 & 15/13
June 14/13
This morning after breakfast we headed of to see Sacre Coeur Basilica that is located in the area of Paris known as Montmartre. We started by trying to figure out bus and transit routes. We then used Google Maps to see how long it was estimated that it would take to walk there. Well according to Google Maps it should take about 1 hr, one way. Heck that’s just a warm up walk considering the amount we have done on this vacation.
Once we got nearer Sacre Coeur we were surprised and shocked by the commercialization and the size of the crowds. Lots of trinket, souvenir shops, sidewalk vendors, second-hand clothing stores, etc. many people jammed in the streets and walkways up to the Basilica.
Sacre Coeur is quite beautiful and even though we did not fight the line ups and go inside we enjoyed our time in this area and discovering another part of Paris.
The view from the top of the Mont is pretty great.
We then headed back to the St. Germain de Pris area to take a break and had a great lunch at a local cafe in our area; Croque Berger – Jambon, tomato, slices of yummy French cheese grilled on a slab of rye bread and of course a couple Leffe Beers
June 15/13
This was our last full day in Paris.
After breakfast we headed out for walk and a coffee at a local cafe.
From there we packed a picnic lunch to take over to The Eiffel Tower. A fresh made Jambon et Fromage Baguette from a local Patisserie , 2 small bottles of French Rose and cherries.
We found a great park bench directly facing The Eiffel Tower, had our picnic lunch and it was unbelievable to be sitting here enjoying the moment together.
After lunch we walked back to our apartment, gave the feet a rest and then off we were to explore some more of Paris.
We have really put on the walking miles this trip, seen so much and discovered so many more things.
Tomorrow we are off to Charles de Gaulle and on our way home.
2 comments
I am glad that I tapped into your blog. I so enjoyed reading your stories and especially seeing the photos. Sounds like one fabulous trip!
Susan
Thanks……. we had an amazing trip.
Hope all is well and getting better each day with you folks.
Regards….. Larry & Brenda
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