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Paris is divided into twenty sections, otherwise known as arrondissements
The division begins in the center of the city - on the Ile de la Cite - and continues clockwise in a large circle.
Some popular arrondissements include:
V (5th) Arrondissement, home of the Latin Quarter.
IX (9th) Arrondissement, home of the Garnier Opera House.
XVIII (18th) Arrondissement: Montmartre.
Of course my favorite is the 18th.
I have already discussed my first visit to Montmartre: my love-at-first-sight reaction to Place du Tertre; my reverence for the Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Paris; and my dining experience at Renoir's famed Moulin de la Galette.
I thought perhaps as a tribute to my home away from home, I would share photos of my apartment (a mere five minute walk to Place du Tertre), and my neighborhood. I yearn to return, this time with my husband.
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| My favorite meal - delicious roasted chicken and tabouleh |
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| "my" cafe: Le Relais de la Butte |
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| The view from my seat at the cafe - formidable! |
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| Old world charm meets New world graffiti |
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| Montmartre Cemetery - Degas' plot |
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| Neighborhood goods and services |
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| Local families... |
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| My one bedroom apartment: small but quite functional |
Beautiful photos! I love the view from the cafe :)
ReplyDeleteOn a clear sunny day - it was hard to get up and walk away :)
DeleteWhat a lovely neighborhood and apartment. I can see why you're keen to get back :-)
ReplyDeleteI am ... and the owner was so kind and thoughtful. I really felt like we were family.
DeleteGreat idea for letter X! I was so confused when I learned about the arrondissements for the first time because here in Germany we don't count our "Stadtviertel". I always forget which one is where and I'd really prefer them to be called like "Opera", "Notre Dame", etc. But I guess I won't be asked and the French love their arrondissements ;-)
ReplyDeleteI really like your practical suggestion though! Perhaps they can add subtitles to their arrondissements :)
Delete*lol* Subtitles would be great indeed.
DeleteNow I'm coveting your little apartment and the cafe. So much fun.
ReplyDeleteI miss it and hope to return someday to "my" apartment with my husband :)
DeleteLove the photos. YOu lived in a very nice place :-)
ReplyDeleteI did! I found it on HomeAway and it was everything I thought it would be.
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