Saturday morning it's very busy. I know we are rubbing shoulders with current designers, wannabe designers and mother's designing for their families. France is known for its Chantilly lace, imported silk, duchesse satin and tulle. This area is located at the base of Sacre Coeur and without question, the display of color and texture is worth a wander. The marketplace is an experience of the real Paris and an insight into one of the biggest industries in France.
One store had a 50% off sale on selected fabrics in boxes on the sidewalk this morning. Even Parisians like a bargain.
There were a few stores with ready made garments, but I didn't need a belly dancing costume.
On the hunt for some lunch, we opted for the funicular over the stairs--always making good use of our Metro pass.
Three years ago, Michele's friend, Nadine invited us to her annual Fete de la Cour (Party in the Courtyard). This year, we were again invited to come.
There is always lots of food, wine and friends. We renewed some old acquaintances and made some new friends.
There are poetic readings, music and interpretative dance.
We were so excited to see Michele's son Stephane. He looks great and we are looking forward to hearing him play with his band in a couple of weeks.
We said our goodbyes and thanked the hostess for a very nice time.
There is a correction to make to the last blog. The church on Place des Abbesses is not St. Pierre de Montmartre, but St. Jean de Montmartre. The description is correct for St. Pierre but the pictures are of St. Jean which turns out to be the one just below us with the bells. St. Pierre is up next to Sacre Coeur. We will get pictures of St. Pierre for you soon.
St. Jean was built in 1894 and is the first monument ever built with reinforced concrete.. It's in the Art Nouveau style of architecture.
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