Day 1. Monday, 06 April 2015. Paris

98 Rue Doudeauville, Montmartre, 18th Arrondisement.

Our first few hours in Paris have been a delight. Our flight was short and sweet. At 17:00h we arrived in Montmartre, in the 18th Arrondissement with just enough time to enjoy a pleasant stroll to a nearby cafe while waiting for our rendezvous with Mathieu, the owner of our lovely rented flat on Rue Doudeauville.

For dinner this evening, we discovered Rococo, a sweet little bistro nearby. The highlights were the Fondue de Reblochon, a creamy, generous delight, and the veal tartare, a delicious, coarsely chopped presentation that landed somewhere between tartare, arugula salad and a ceviche. We wrapped up with a luscious bowl of vanilla profiteroles, then wandered up the hill to the Basilique du Sacré-Coeur de Montmartre to enjoy a stunning panoramic view of the city at night. We've stayed up late to reset our internal clocks to European time, but will be up bright and early tomorrow to explore this glorious city!

A bientôt!

George & Rose

Perched at the top of the building, six floors (110 steps) up, we have a decent view of the city and surrounding neighborhood.