Paris France - Basilique du Sacre Coeur  


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1151m.jpg Here we are in the Metro - the Paris subway. We tried to by a two-day pass, but then had trouble using it. There are beggars in the subway system - don't give them money. They try their best to look really really down-and-out. This is as good a place as any to give some safety advice. Groups of gypsy kids may surround you and try to rob you - just shout at them. Don't get into the situation where you are alone without anyone near. Don't stand around clearly lost and looking at a map - big tip off to any thieves that says "I am a big dumb tourist - please rob me". The musicians (one is shown against the right wall here) all have to audition and be licensed by the city.
1151p.jpg Here is the street scene we encountered on our way up the steep hill to Sacre-Coeur (it's in the background).
1151q.jpg 1151r.jpg We took the Metro to the Montmartre District and Sacre Coeur. After the Franco-Prussian War of 1870, it was proposed to construct a church to the Sacred Heart on the butte Montmartre. The plans for the new basilica called for an edifice of Romano-Byzantine style, and the first stone was laid in 1875. Completed in 1914, it was not consecrated until 1919 after World War I had ended.
1151s.jpg 1151t.jpg You have a steep walk up several streets to reach Sacre Coeur. Then you have many steps to climb to reach the Basilique level.
1151v.jpg Stained glass viewed from within the Basilique.
1151w.jpg Looking back the way we came. I am going to mention that in Paris they have public pay toilets, so plan on having some coin Euros in your pocket in case of emergency ...


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