Dad's birthday in Paris

To celebrate Dad's birthday, July 13, we spent a relaxing day in Montmartre. After purchasing tickets for Versailles tomorrow, we enjoyed a birthday lunch at a French bistro near the apartment. Seated on one side of us were French cousins whose grandfather had walked the Camino 4 times and written a book about his experiences. On the other side was an American group of women currently working in Germany -- one had lived in Poway (in the San Diego area).

The cafe was appropriately located on a street named "Albert."

After lunch we wandered through Montmartre, eventually stopping at the Musee de Montmartre, a 17th c. manor and the area's oldest building. Artists Auguste Renoir and Raoul Dufy, among others, had studios here. Work by Toulouse-Lautrec and Modigliani was also featured.

At the Musee a resident black cat sat on a window sill. The cat looked similar to 'chat noir' images seen in Montmartre prints from the 19th c. (below, upper right).

Adjacent to the Musee is a vineyard -- grapes are harvested in the fall, and the wine made is auctioned off for charity.

Images from our walk:

Pretty in Pink

Say cheese

          

A whimsical window display

The famous Moulin Rouge -- a bit touristy but Dad wanted to see this building, especially after reading about its history at the Musee.

The day's celebration ended with a bite at a cafe & then stopping at a market to get snacks for tomorrow & Monday, our departure date.

Happy birthday Dad! It was fun to celebrate with you in Paris!