When we were in Montmartre, France

The artist's section of Montmartre.

Montmartre district is situated on top of a hill in Paris, and is home to the spectacular  Basilica of the Sacré Cœur, one of the more incredible basilicas I have seen whilst in Europe on my travels.  The view of sprawling Paris from the hill is a must. Montmartre has also become the gathering place for all of the artists of Paris, and so you are spoilt for choice when choosing who will paint your portrait. But there is a fantastic vibe up on the hill, and whilst watching old men smoke their pipes in old cloth caps and create their masterpieces with water colours, you can't help but feel very French in the midst of it all.

My family at Montmartre.

Copies of old advertisements for performances in Paris. In the top right you can see the famous advertisement for the tour of Le Chat Noir cabaret by Théophile Steinlen.