One of the best things about our trip to Paris was the fact that we had both been there before. We had done most of the “major” sights and museums so were able to focus on lots of meandering and people watching (and eating, of course).
One neighborhood that neither of us had been to was the hill town Montmartre. Most famous for the beautiful Sacre Coeur basilica that sits at the very top of the hill, the town is also known for its picturesque streets and buildings, as well as a few bakeries that were on “our list”.
Using said bakeries to create our walking itinerary (we are nothing if not highly focused), we set out. We started with the church, figuring we’d tackle the hill-thing first, rewarding ourselves with many pastry stops on the way down (did I mention that we are focused?).
We had the most lovely morning – it was a cool, gray day, which made us feel even more “are we in a movie right now or what?”, than you feel on almost any given day in Paris.
And when the pastries rival cobblestoned streets and ivy covered buildings for “most picturesque”, you know that things are getting real.
We DID make a pilgrimage to the cheesy slash wonderful Moulin Rouge – in literally, THE seediest neighborhood I’d ever seen – because my lovely daughter’s tween years were set to the soundtrack of the movie and, well, we HAD TO!
But we rewarded ourselves with some “macarons-to-go” for the Metro ride back.
For a funny and informative read, I highly recommend this guide/walking tour of Montmartre.
For Chelsea and Sheri’s favorite patisseries of Montmartre:
Gontran Cherrier
Arnaud Delmontel
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Beautiful pictures Sheri! What a perfect day!
Thanks Nancy – it was an awesome day!
Great photos!! I love the art history in this neighborhood of Paris. It was one of my first stops when I visited and it was so fun to walk around. The art deco and cabaret history there is amazing too.
Hey Leslie – thank you! If you like that area you should click on the link above – it’s an entertaining read. Would have loved to experience it back in the day…. xo
Love the pictures, Sheri! I’ve put a trip to Paris with Taylor on my bucket list 😉 You’ve inspired me (as always!). Thank you! xo
Thanks Jenna! xo
WHAT A GRAND DAY!!! bEAUTIFUL AND DELICIOUS PICTURES!!!!
Thanks so much – it was a great trip with my girl. xo
Ah. Traveling to Paris with my daughter for the love of photos and pastries. C’est tres Bon! I like your style. I have twenty years to save up for the same.
Love,
Shalagh
It’s a trip worth saving for my friend. xo
I’m experiencing MAJOR Paris envy, my friend. Made worse by the fact that my four year old is desperate to go!
Sorry! You’ll get there with her! xoxo