France Tour. September 2015. Part 6.

September 17th.

It was dry for a change, Left site at 1000hrs headed for Chartres. Pleasant and easy drive, arrived "Les Bords de l'Eure" at 1220hrs. A lovely site near the river with lots of trees.

After setting up, we took a walk to town. At the gate we were a little confused as to what direction to take. Out with the mobile, opened Mapsme, and Bobs your uncle problem solved. A pleasant walk along the river,

then up the hill took us to the town centre, saw the Cathedral,

And decided to pay it a visit. It's quite stunning inside.

With many stained glass windows,

And some lovely and ornate altars.

Whiled away a good hour there then took a stroll round the town. Browsed a few shops but didn't buy anything. Naturally on the way back refreshments were in order.

No Pelforth but Leffe is a good substitute. 

Then retraced our walk back to Eevie. Having a cuppa we watched new arrivals seeking pitches, and some getting stuck on the waterlogged ones. Nothing serious though. Nice meal and a bit of tv before bed.

September 18th.

After a quiet and peaceful night we had breakfast, then on our way, left site at 0945hrs. Headed for "Maissons Laffite". Hit traffic at the latter part as it's almost in Paris, then a road closure, got ourselves around that only to hit another on the approach to the site, again sorted it and arrived 1215hrs. While checking in I spotted a poster for a Brocante taking place on Sunday in town. We'd planned on 2 nights but I made it 3 so we could visit it. Had a lazy afternoon just chilling out as we were going into Paris tomorrow, and that is always tiring.

The view from Eevie.

September 19th.

Up bright and early, and to the Station. Bought 2 Paris Visite tickets as they allowed use all day. Caught the RER train and got off at Chatelet les Halles. I'm usually quite familiar with the area, but there was massive redevelopment taking place which totally disorientated me. Once again Mapsme on the mobile sorted it and we set off for Notre Dame. Hazel had never been inside so we made that our first stop. There was a large queue, but moving steadily so we persevered. Took about 20 minutes then we were in. There was a mass taking place.

So we were confined to the wings, even so we were still able to see the beauty of the place. Again fantastic carvings.

Stained glass windows.

Altars.

 And so on. We had a good look round then down the other side of the nave.

And out. We then walked down to the Seine and along to St Michel. Took the Metro and made our way to the Sacre-Coeur.

Took a round inside but photography was not allowed. But it was very interesting anyway and we enjoyed it. From there to Montmartre and lunch. Decided on Pizza et Frites.

Very nice it was.

Then back down to the Pigalle, bit of window shopping at the sex shops and live shows before catching the metro to the Champs Elysee. Strolled up it, again window shopping, until the Arc de Triomphe. Then caught the RER from Charles de Gaulle Etoile back to Maisons Lafitte. Once there  enjoyed a couple of beers.

Pelforth naturally. Then back to Eevie for the evening. Brocante tomorrow.