The sky was blue, the sun was warm, and it was Sunday - perfect recipe for crowds in Montmartre, and it didn't disappoint. I wanted to stick around for the lights at night, so I admit to stopping for food and drink (vin chaud) at least four times :))
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Fog surrounds the Eiffel Tower - from my window |
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Sacre Coeur - at the peak of Montmartre |
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Famous Montmartre artwork |
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Narrow cobbled streets of Montmartre |
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The crowds are gathering |
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Charm of Montmartre |
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Lots of stone and cobbles |
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A pink lady in front of a pink wall :) |
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The menu - onion soup anyone? |
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Famous vineyard of Montmartre - they make wine from this that sells for a lot of money, despite its mediocrity |
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Colourful sign - cute name |
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Sun shining from behind the rear of Sacre Coeur |
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Technology reaches every corner. |
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Lots of security in evidence. |
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Sunny on the hill of Montmartre, but fog over the city |
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Sunday brunch in the sun |
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Moulin de la Galette - Montmartre |
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Montmartre waiter |
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Crowds on Place du Tertre |
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Inside Sacre Coeur - a service was in progress |
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Evening light over Paris |
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Xmas lights on Sacre Coeur |
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Place du Tertre - the square is surrounded by cafes, and in the middle, artists paint and sell their wares |
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Place du Tertre |
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Two street artists disputing territory - the guy with the red scarf was quite ticked off! |
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Yes, I had a drink here :) |
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Crowds, even at night |
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Checking the menu - I was sitting at a table, having yet another 'vin chaud' |
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One of the famous steps of Montmartre |
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From my table at yet another cafe :) |
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Mulled wine and Tarte Tatin - so good! |
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