At the top of the Montarte Hill is this Basilica. It is 130 feet tall and commands a 360 degree view of Paris. We rode up the Funicular to the top and wandered amongst the streets. It was chock full of cafes and artist stalls. The artists were aggressively attracting customers. One artist offered to pay for me for the sitting... but I was not convinced. We had lunch reservations at le Masion Rose and that was a blast. Our table was outside, right at the front of the building. Its is such a picturesque location that every time we looked up there was one or more people taking pictures of us. The food was delightful and the people watching was top notch.
Packed into the funicular
Very cool tile work on the dome
It was a bit hazy but the view went on and on
You know when something is really tall when the picture gets distorted by the camera
Hazy Paris days
The Eiffel Tower gets more impressive from farther away
Sitting for a sketch
So many artists
Cases of Champagne, two please
This sign was painted on triangular elements. One scene is viewed from the left
Another scene when viewed from the right
There is the Maison Rose
Across the street is this vary cool gothic building
Bottom right is out table
Not our car!
Is there a song about this?
How many safety violations? Ladder is not straight, man is carrying a lawn mower,
He was not a young man but he was definitely strong
The paparazzi are out in force, it ain't easy being famous travelers
The bus #40 squeezed by every 10 minutes
This train would have been fun if there was less diesel fumes
Roasted figs with cheese and chorizo
Inches of clearance on these busses
My meatballs
Laura's salad
Leslies Chicken
This scooter ran out of power trying to get up the hill
A giant keg of beer for the whole building
An urban winery
I can't resist photos of flowers
Once we win the lottery we can stay in this sun room
