Gargoyles of Paris

2nd November 2009 / Europe, France / 0 comments

I have a strange fascination with gargoyles – the scarier, the better! While most provide the necessary function of draining rainwater from the roof, others seem as much a part of the architectural landscape as […]

30 Second Escape – Sacre Coeur, Paris

15th July 2009 / Europe, France / 0 comments

Sacre Coeur Basilica (Basilica of the Sacred Heart) sits atop Montmartre hill with a view of the Paris skyline that has inspired writers and artists since its completion in the late 1800s. Montmartre holds the […]