Montmartre was the first place, not included in the itinerary which our guide Henry introduced to us. That unknowingly was the start of the slope climbing. Thankful I have a pair of comfortable walking shoes. I always love Europe, due to the sights, the churches, the culture and the food. France was just I imagined to be, especially for a person who loves photography and writing, what more can I ask - perfect bliss with great company.
Montmartre is a hill in the north of Paris, France. It is 130 metres high and gives its name to the surrounding district. Montmartre is primarily known for the white-domed Basilica of the Sacré Cœur on its summit and as a nightclub district. The other, older, church on the hill is Saint Pierre de Montmartre, which claims to be the location at which the Jesuit order of priests was founded. Many artists had studios or worked around the community of Montmartre such as Salvador Dalí, Amedeo Modigliani, Claude Monet, Piet Mondrian, Pablo Picasso and Vincent van Gogh. Montmartre is also the setting for several hit films.
The inviting cool waters
Taking a break
Admist the crowd
Open Sesame
The church
Mother Mary
Soaking in the Paris scene
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