PARIS

Our friend, Francoise Dubeillon, lives in this 1820 building in the 2nd Arrondissement. Her apartment on the third floor is spacious, filled with light, windows from floor to ceiling opening to little balconies, updated and extremely comfortable.

There is a lift that holds one person at a time but who could resist this staircase?

This is the view north from her front door: Basilique du Sacre-Coeur high up on the hill in Montmartre can be seen.

The Paris Opera is a block away.

And the Jardin des Tuileries is a couple of blocks to the south.

Despite its outward appearance, the crepes in this little cafe were wonderful.

And a splendid dinner was enjoyed here.

We spent a lot of time at the Musee d'Orsay

where we were surprised to find they allow photography!

Lunch at Les Deux Magots

or Cafe de Flore? We chose Flore and had a splendid time.

These little wine shops are on nearly every corner and the prices will bring tears to your eyes. I bought a 2006 Coteaux du Triscatin, a n.v. Corbieres, and a 2006 Savigny-Les-Coeur for less than 5 euros! Not 5 euros each, which would still be a steal, but 5 euros for all three!!!!

Notre Dame

Place Vendome: home of the Ritz, Chanel, Cartier,...

But some of the best shops can be found in passages scattered about the city

The batobus is a great way to see the city; buy a day pass and you can get on and off at several docks along the Seine.

As if I could fit more books into my suitcases; I managed somehow.