Montmartre in Paris Home of Renoir, Dufy, Poulbot, Valadon, and many others

If you are looking for a special holiday location, you will find Montmartre in Paris a beautiful and historic place to visit and spend time. Montmartre is a small bohemian community of artists. The area is three hundred feet above the other areas and you can have a splendid view of the Eiffel Tower. You will see the artists at work, painting, selling and just talking to all the visitors. This is a vacationer’s delight! My favorite was "le Musee de Montmartre at les jardins Renoir". Here was Auguste Renoir's studio during the early years of Impressionism. 

Carrousel in the Montmartre 

view from top of the hill

copyright 2013 Lana's Art Studio 

 This pictures was taken in the " La Cure Gourmande"store and the product biscuits, confiseries, and chocolates are exquisite!
Love this olives in chocolate - perfect and unusual combination.

Olives in Chocolate 

Recharging in Paris.

Would it be a surprise to say that the "stars aligned" in Paris this week?  After so much consideration and anticipation,  I came to Paris with my darling husband to enjoy the precious moments together and to find new artistic inspiration.   It was the perfect alignment of happiness and joy, past and present, and time to enjoy each other's company.   We walked and talked and admired the truly beautiful sights of this amazing city.   I took this photo at the base of the Eiffel Tower.  The purple blossom trees around added so much color and aroma to the park.

Eiffel Tower

We often traveled around Paris on the Hop-On Hop-Off buses. 

As I've been told, The Louvre is an overwhelming experience. I enjoyed taking a moment outside to just sketch the many beautiful sights that caught my eyes.  I promise to share with you pieces from my sketchbook soon. 

Has spring really sprung? At last the irises and tulips are blooming outside the Louvre. 

Happy Mother's Day!