We were scheduled to leave for Montmartre at 3:00 p.m., however, some of the girls (you know who you are) wanted to get in more shopping after lunch and before going to Montmartre. We ended up at Rue Rivoli which is a main avenue across from the Louvre. There were many souvenir shops and the girls had a ball.
We met up with Madame at Sacre Coeur - church of the Sacred Heart. The church sits up on a hill and once you get to the top you have the most amazing panoramic view of Paris you could ever see. Most of the girls took me up on my challenge and walked up the 300+ steps to the top of the church. Others (which will remain nameless) decided the Madame needed personal accompaniment and took the easy way on a tram.
After the church visit we went to the heart of Montmartre which is shops, cafes and most of all painters. Montmartre used to be where many of the French painters got their start - that tradition lives on today as many "would be" artists display their work and are willing to paint your portrait. We indulged in the most amazing crepes I've ever had, and some even decided on ice cream AFTER their crepes. These girls have a bottomless pit for a stomach! We finished our day with what else - more shopping! Parents - check your accounts because they shopped to their hearts' content.
On Friday, we have tickets to the Eiffel Tower at 8:00 p.m. We're riding all the way to the top. This afternoon was supposed to be a "napping" day but the girls want to explore and shop some more so I guess I'll continue to make the ultimate sacrifice and take them where they want to go. On Saturday morning we leave for Normandy - really looking forward to it.
Stay tuned as we continue our adventures . . .
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