05/28/2026
Charles, Wes and I ate a hearty breakfast before exploring the Marais. We found, by accident, the oldest church in Paris: St Julien de Pauvre. We had timed entry for Notre Dame and were suitably stunned by the amazing interior. I found what I thought were artworks by 20th century artists, including Matisse - unexpected!
I retired to Shakespeare & Co to buy a book and find a shady place to wait while they climbed a tower at Notre Dame. 457 steps!
The day was not over, but the Louvre deserves its own post. We're off to Mt St Michel on the train today and temps are supposed to moderate tomorrow, thank goodness.