Today begins with a lesson from Tour Guide, Pernille, on using the Metro and a bus trip whisking us through Friday morning traffic to the Musee d'Orsay. As predicted there is already a queue to get in but it is not too long before we are inside enjoying this wonderful building - a recycled train station containing some of the world's greatest pieces of art. The group soon divides into several parties and some realise that they are not going to see much in the time available so they opt to stay on for the day. Most head straight for the Impressionist galleries and are thankful for what we have learned from Ian Gutheridge's DVD on the coach and our visit to Giverny.
The rest of the group are soon wandering through the Tuilleries Gardens and decide to stop and enjoy a leisurely coffee. Steve and Pernille head for the Apple Store to attempt to resolve his mobile phone problems. The Champs Elysee is our next experience and we walk to the Arc de Triomphe noting where the Lido nightclub is for our visit tonight. We return to the Metro exploring our way to Montmartre to visit the working artists, enjoy French Onion soup for lunch and to spend some tiime around Sacre Coeur.
Most of the group take up the option for soup and bread for lunch and to stroll among the vibrant community of artists in the village. It is very busy with tourists and the lunchtime throng. Our visit to the wonderful Basilica of Sacre Coeur was a great experience made even better as we are able to listen to the fine organ and a mass in progress with the strong clear voice of a nun.
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