Paris was far from my favorite European capitals. But after all what you need is the right company and someone who knows this city very well. I was lucky enough to have a college who loved Paris and wanted to go for a walk even though our hotel is far from the center. This was in May 2013.
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Sacré-Coeur
We started our visit at Sacré-Coeur where you can see the inside of the basilica without paying for it.
Amazing view over Paris |
Sacré-Coeur |
And then started our "descent" all the way down to the Boulevard de Clichy through the streets of Montmartre district.
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Place du Tertre
Famous square where you can find many skillful artists...
Cabaret de la Boheme |
Les chats |
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Moulin Rouge
Finally we reached the Boulevard de Clichy and the very famous Moulin Rouge.
Moulin Rouge |
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Place de l'Opéra
I'm still amazed with the beauty of the Palais Garnier, an opera house.
Opéra de Paris |
Palais Garnier |
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Place Vendôme
And now, the amazing Place Vendôme with a dramatic grey sky!
Colonne Vendôme |
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Jardin des Tuileries
The Jardin des Tuileries is a big and beautiful garden situated between the Place de La Concorde and the Louvre museum in the 1st arrondissement of Paris.
Tuileries |
Louvre Palace |
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Notre-Dame
We ended our journey at Cathédrale Notre-Dame.
Yep... "we'll always have Paris"!