Montmartre

Today, we spent most of the day in Montmartre, known for Moulin Rouge (red windmill) and debauchery. However, it is most noted for all the famous artists that have spent part of their lives there, including Monet, Renoir, Van Gogh, Gauguin, Toulouse-Lautrec, Picasso, and on and on and on.

Our tour guide was a young man from India who has lived in Paris for 7 years and in Montmartre for 5. He is a photographer who is documenting the 80 and 90 year old artists currently living in the area. He said he has a show scheduled next year. He brought Montmartre to life for us!

Afterward, we went into Sacre Coeur Basilica. It sets on the highest point in Paris. Then it was on to the Eiffel Tower where we went to the top. Breathtaking views to the city! We tried finding all the places we had been in just 1 1/2 days.

We ended our night and our trip with a delicious meal at an outdoor cafe, finishing with a Nutella crepe! What a fitting Parisian ending.Read more