We arrived at Helene's 'Paris Oasis' at about 9.00am . How aptly named is this magnificent property- it is just delightful with a stunning court yard garden outside our room that beckons to be painted. Helene and Jean Louis are so lovely and helpful. Gwen thank you so much for discovering this for us. We thawed out a little after our introductory coffee and macaroons. We put on all our winter layers and braved the elements. Walked to the base of Sacre Coeur about a ten minute stroll away and snacked at a little tourist street avoiding gipsies and beggars. Bought a carnet of Metro tickets from Anvers, one of our local stations. Thanks Lyn for this advice. We then negotiated the tourist street again and caught the fenicular up to Sacre Coeur. We thought we may have encountered a mass as it was Sunday but this was not to be. It is a huge church but for me the interior did not match the impressive exterior that dominates the skyline of Paris. We lit candles and took photographs before returning home. We were extremely jet lagged so bought some patisseries at the nearby bakery and gave in and had a really early night though not on Singapore time. Monday was the official start to summer with a music festival through out Paris. Unfortunately we had difficulty finding information though did stumble across massed drumming and a gentle South American band performing near us. Am falling asleep - more tomorrow.
Cheers Jo
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