Parc de la Turlure

Parc de la Turlure

Officially known as the square Marcel Bleustein-Blanchet 

but better known as Parc de la Turlure,

 this is a small but charming park in Montmartre, 

located right behind the Sacré-Coeur Basilica. 

This site was once occupied by the moulin de Turlure, 

one of more than 30 windmills that once stood on Butte Montmartre. 

The park has a beautiful pergola and this cascade fountain

Parc de la Turlure

rue de la Bonne

75018, Paris

 

Des fleurs de Montmartre

Although areas of Montmartre may be filled

with tourists, you can find quiet streets

and picturesque scenes as you move away from 

Place du Tertre

Rue Cortot

75018, Paris

La Porte Cachée

The Hidden Door

Shaded by vines, this small courtyard

is almost obscured from the sidewalk

8, rue Yvonne le Tac

75018, Paris

Montmartre - une terrasse vide

Almost spring,

Montmartre café,

blue skies, 

and welcoming terrace...

alons-y!

Montmartre café

75018, Paris

 

 

un artiste de Place du Tertre

Place du Tertre

Surrounded by the sights and sounds

of Montmartre

Sitting in a silent world 

alone

Place du Tertre

75018, Paris

Le Consulat

Restaurant - le Consulat

This bistro is adorned in deep red and housed in a building 

which has likely been in place on Butte Montmartre for nearly 400 years.

Beside the tourists of Montmartre there is much beauty, 

history, and architecture to be enjoyed.  

Enjoy the views and wander the back streets.

Le Consulat

18, rue Norvins

75018, Paris

Montmartre

Rue Drevet - Montmartre

The steps of rue Drevet,

long and steep

We saw many who huffed and puffed to the top

and others who simply walked 

Perhaps it is a daily routine?

rue Drevet

75018, Paris

 

Des lumieres?

Although these look like 

Paris confections

they are colorful

covers for little lights

la case de cousin paul

4, rue Tardieu

75018, Paris

Piccola Strada

Piccola Strada


Just where I would like to be
watching the parade of characters
while sipping a cool beverage with friends.


allons-y!

Piccola Strada

6, rue Yvonne le Tac

75018, Paris

Basilique du Sacré Coeur

Today is le solstice d'été and 

la Fête de la Musique

I wonder what the music program holds

for Sacré Coeur today.  It will surely be magnificent!

bon Fête des Pères, Papa.

Tu me manques

Basilique du Sacré Coeur

from Rue Norvins

75018, Paris

Montmartre Carrousel

This carousel at the foot of Sacre Coeur

 is beautifully sculpted

with intricate details

The horses appear quite animated

and you can almost hear a whinny

Montmartre Carrousel

75018, Paris

Montmartre - deux chaises et le soleil

Montmartre

Sitting in the sun,

watching as the world walks by

la vie est très belle...

Montmartre

75018, Paris

le Lapin Agile

Le Lapin Agile

"the agile rabbit"

A famous Montmartre cabaret, this charming place 

was once called Cabaret des Assassins.

Covered in ivy from early spring

 it sits just opposite the Montmartre vineyards on its steep hill.

Although I have never been inside, 

my camera has probably clicked a thousand photos over the years.

Like much of Paris, each season changes the perspective.

Le Lapin Agile

22, rue des Saules

75018, Paris

Le Jour du Macaron, ici et là

"here"

(chez Holly)

Today is the 10th anniversary of Le Jour du Macaron, started by Pierre Hermé.

In the early years it was a bit like a scavenger hunt all over Paris, and at each stop (famous Paris pâtisseries) you could collect three macarons and they would stamp your "macaron map."  At the end of the day if you had a map with all of the stamps, you then received a treasure chest of 36 macarons from Pierre Hermé!  In exchange you were asked for a small charitable donation.

It was so successful that after a few years, the bonus at the end of the day was halted.  Can you imagine how many Parisiens and tourists chased all over the city collecting macarons!  Now, Jour du Macaron is celebrated in many cities and countries around the world.

My daughter Holly and I have been making them (amid much scientific study and experimentation) for years now.  Our favorites to make: pistache with chocolate ganache filling, pecan with caramel au beurre salé, rosemary with lemon curd.  A good Swiss buttercream cut with Nutella will be great in any of these. 

"there"

(in Paris)

bon weekend

(miam-miam)

"ici" et "là"

là - Spécialités Artisanales

Biscuiterie de Montmartre

16, rue Norvins

75018, Paris

 

Rue Gabrielle - 'shabby chic'

Rue Gabrielle

Montmartre

The dark reflection in the old glass panes 

adds to the mystery of this premier étage.  

The trace of last year's vines 

and the slant of the frame itself are in stark contrast 

with the fresh red geraniums.

I will take this "shabby chic" any day

33, rue Gabrielle

75018, Paris

Rue Audran

Rue Audran

The casual, slightly askew collection of flowers, plants and pots 

is perfect for the little workshop of two potters.

I must go back for another visit

l'atelier

Rue Audran

75018, Paris

Rue de l'Abreuvoir

Rue de l'Abreuvoir

Just a few steps away from La Maison Rose (a brighter shade of rose) is this charming home, well kept and beautifully adorned with the spring cascades of lavender wisteria.  

As much as I love the look of wisteria, it is quite a nuisance and must be properly corralled.  It has been known to kill trees with its heavy weight.

Rue de l'Abreuvoir

75018, Paris

Un glycine en fleures - Montmartre

Wisteria blooms cascade

with lavender frills, 

balanced by chartreuse

and a new growth of leaves...

bon weekend

The gated courtyard

1, avenue Junot

75018, Paris

La Basilique du Sacré Coeur de Montmartre

Sacré Coeur

This notable basilica made of travertine stone displays its white stamp on the Paris landscape.  This sacred landmark sits high on the butte of Montmartre overseeing all of Paris.

The photo was taken from my perch at the Temple of Sybil which sits on Buttes Chaumont.

bon dimanche

La Basilique du Sacré Coeur de Montmartre

35, rue du Chevalier de la Barre

75018, Paris

Carrousel Vénitien - un cheval sauvage

Carrousel Vénitien du XVIIIè Siècle

A wild horse

The animated expressions of the horses on the Carrousel Vénitien 

give a wild and colorful appearance

to this merry-go-round sitting at the foot of Sacré Coeur.

Carrousel Vénitien du XVIIIème Siècle

Square Louise Michel  
6, place Saint-Pierre  
Montmartre  
75018, Paris