Day 8, vendredi, le 3 aout

Off to Rouen on a non-TGV train. Not as fast but still great. Takes an hour and fifteen minutes from Gare St-Lazare.


Rouen - Le Gros Horloge

We rented an audio guide which let Mary know about all of the important historic sites in the town. Spent alot of time in the Cathedral. It was so beautiful with the sunshine streaming through the windows. Last November I could hardly see my hand in front of my face.

Very nice City, not as touristy as Strasbourg but still highly recommended. The half-timbered buildings are everywhere and are very picturesque. Saw the location where Jeanne d'Arc was burned for heresy. Also went into the tourist trap of a museum, but still interesting from my point of view, though not Mary's.

Mary likes these day trips as:
1) no hills (like Montmartre);
2) no métro steps to climb;
3) get to rest/sleep on the train.

In the evening walked around Montmartre to take some night photos. I was amazed by the crowds as hadn't seen anything like this on previous visits in the months of November/May.


Montmartre - The view from the "Montmartre Bus" bus stop returning to our apartment on rue Cortot with Sacré Coeur in the distance.


Montmartre - Going back to our apartment - Walking up from métro Lamarck from Place Dalida with the Café "La Maison Rose" and Sacré Coeur in the distance.