We stayed in a 2-bedroom apartment in Montmartre Nov. 14-28 so it was quite convenient to visit sights in the area. A must-see, of course, is the 19th century Sacre-Coeur Basilica; its dome is the second highest point in Paris, after the Eiffel Tower.
Even on an a cloudy day, the view from the Sacre-Coeur hill gives visitors a spectacular view of the city below.
St. Pierre de Montmartre, one of the oldest churches in Paris, is situated in the shadow of Sacre-Coeur.
Shops, galleries and restaurants line Montmartre's old village square.
Espace Dali Montmartre - France's only permanent collection of Dali sculptures, paintings and graphic works - is only a short walk from the old village square.
Alice in Wonderland is one of Dali's favorite images; the jump rope in this sculpture has become a twisted cord symbolizing daily life.
St. George and the Dragon was first cast in 1984.
Snail and the Angel, depicting a scene of hope and triumph, is a favorite of collectors.
(blog entries by Heidi Hutson)
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