inSPIREd Sunday

Up in Montmartre, you can't miss the imposing 
Sacré-Coeur basilica, one of the newest 
churches in Paris (it was opened in 1914). In its 
shadow sits Saint-Pierre-de-Montmartre, a
charming little church that's been here since 1147.

[To see more churches from around the world, go here.]

ABC Wednesday—U is for "up the stairs"

Must admit I chose a less direct route
from (down) here to (up) there.  
It took a bit longer, but the slope was
gentler—and even more scenic.

[To see more ABC posts, go here.] 

in SPIREd Sunday

Here are the spires of Sacré Coeur seen peeking out from
behind the buildings on the rue du Chevalier de la Barre.  The
street was named for a nobleman who was tortured and 
executed at age 20 in 1766.  I won't go into detail but it was definitely
a case of "overkill."  Among his "crimes": not doffing his hat as
a religious procession passed him, singing impious songs,
and having a copy of Voltaire's Dictionnaire Philosophique.

[To see more churches from around the world, go here.]

up in Montmartre

This balcony overlooks the straight uphill/downhill
rue du Mont Cenis.  It is slightly off the beaten
tourist path, but that's not saying too much in Montmartre.
I appreciate that the owners have given me something
special to shoot—and still found a beautiful
way to preserve their privacy.

[Linking back to Ruby Tuesday and Our World Tuesday.]

Up in Montmartre

[I'm linking back to Ruby Tuesday, Our World Tuesday,
and Wordless Wednesday (on Tuesday).]

La Vie en Rose

. . . and also vert, bleu, jaune, violet, rouge—
and almost any hue you can imagine.  Get your
colorful pendants and light garlands
at La Case de Cousin Paul.

[It's Pink Saturday. To see more, visit Beverly's meme.
And it's the 1st of the month, so I've posted to my Paris blog.]

les lunettes rouges

When I was about her age, I was already wearing
glasses too.  Mine were definitely not as chic 
as these red tortoiseshell specs.  But it figures—
after all, I'm not a French girl.

[Linking back to Ruby Tuesday and Our World Tuesday.]

ABC Wednesday—M is for "Montmartre"

Even on a random Tuesday in September, the crowds
descend on Montmartre.  Well, it was a gorgeous day.  
But we discovered this little park (named for a
highly decorated WWII resistance fighter) not far off
the beaten path.  It has an even better view of
Sacré Coeur and aside from us there were only
young locals there—who have managed
to leave their mark behind this little waterfall.

[To see more ABC posts for the letter M, go here.]

Thursday Challenge—"together"

Seen in Montmartre recently:
side by side, my hometown and my 
once-upon-a-time and
would-be-again (I hope) home.
For me, they absolutely go together.

[To see more of the Thursday Photo Challenge, visit Dale's meme.]

up in Montmartre . . .

near the place du Tertre, the heart of
Tourist Central.  I do remember a time
when there were artists doing
their thing in this neighborhood, but it was
still a real place (wow, I must be pretty old!).

[Linking back to Ruby Tuesday
and Traveling Tuesday.]

ABC Wednesday—S is for "Sacré Coeur"

Don't know if I'll make it up to Montmartre
this trip—but even if I do, I doubt the
church will be set off by a beautiful blue sky
like this one.  (This shot was taken in July.)
Frankly, I'll be happy with lots of clouds and no rain!

[To see more ABC posts, go here.]