Institute of art and archeology, Paris 1 Panthéon Sorbonne

The bus arrived at 6:00am at Bercy by the Seine.

I spent the morning waking in Paris. I walked around Notra Dame which is still covered in scaffolding, though the reconstructed spire stands proud.

Found my way to the Gare Montparnasse to catch the train to Bayonne, and from there another one to St Jean-Pied-de-Port where dinner awaits and where I will spend the night.

Being in an unfamiliar city (and not speaking its language) means depending on the kindness of others to navigate it.Read more