To get an idea of how high above Paris the church of Sacré-Cœur sits, you have to put a little distance between you. One of the best places to do this is the top of the Arc de Triomphe, just under four kilometers to the west, as the crow flies. If you don't have wings, you'll have to walk. Or take the métro.
Sacré-Cœur in Montmartre seen from the top of the Arc de Triomphe, Paris, April 2009.
The landscape guys did come back yesterday and finished the hedge trimming. The hedges always look terrific when they're done. I'll get some photos soon. Morning low temperatures are getting lower, heading for negative territory by Monday. It's going to feel very different from the mild weather we've had up to now.
That photo is one of my favorite places in Paris!
ReplyDeleteWell, we got snow kind of unexpectedly yesterday... about an inch and a half, but it was supposed to be rain and just some snow showers. Looks pretty :)
ReplyDeleteI rarely went to Montmartre when we lived in Paris, for some reason, and have only once been inside Sacré Coeur! Never went up.
Spectacular view. -1C here in NYC appt the moment. Uf!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! I love seeing Sacre Coeur on the metro or cab when arriving from CDG.
ReplyDeletemichael, cool! :)
ReplyDeletejudy, wow! We're having a cold snap, but I don't see any precipitation in the forecast.
mitch, we're expecting the same here soon. Then down to -4 as the week goes on.
evelyn, me too!