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The Highs and Lows of Paris: Photos From Our Fourth Day

Today was one of the best days yet. Even though we didn’t accomplish as much in terms of tourist attractions, we took it easy and had a good time.

The day started a little later than normal. After getting home so late from the Eiffel Tower last night, we decided to sleep in a bit. First we made our way to Sacré Coeur in Montmartre. This was one of the areas I remember visiting during my last trip, and it turned out to be enjoyable experience. We climbed more steps on our way there — first up to the church, then to the top of its dome. Afterward we ate crêpes for lunch and toured a few notable spots in Montmartre.

Our second stop took us to the Catacombs. I had wanted to visit during my last trip but never made it underground to see the spooky place with the remains of countless Parisians. It certainly wasn’t my favorite place — too morbid — but it certainly was interesting.

On our way home we walked through the Left Bank to see several attractions, including the Luxembourg Gardens and Saint-Sulpice, the church made famous by Dan Brown in “The Da Vinci Code.” I even snapped a photo of the supposed rose line, even though the church debunks the book with a posted memo nearby.

The best part of the day — and one of the highlights of the trip — came this evening when we met friends Kate and Alex Pesey for dinner. We even had an opportunity to meet their baby beforehand. Our friendship with Kate and Alex dates back a couple of years, so it was a real treat to see them on their turf rather than ours.