I felt better today, and despite the continuing crazy 34 degree temp, decided to walk around a bit. Discovered I’m really well situated …lots of cafe and supermarket options, and of course, my favourite local restaurant, Georgette!

Walked to Saint Sulpice church, with its fab 15thC baroque architecture. Its revolutionary character was recognised by the architect and teacher, Jacques Blondel, who illustrated the elevation of the façade in his Architecture Françoise of 1752, remarking: “The entire merit of this building lies in the architecture itself… and its greatness of scale, which opens a practically new road for our French architects.” Large arched windows fill the vast interior with natural light. The result is a simple two-storey west front with three tiers of elegant columns. The overall harmony of the building is, some say, only marred by the two mismatched towers”.

Another point of interest dating from the time of the Revolution, when Christianity was suppressed and Saint-Sulpice became a place for worship of the “Supreme Being”, is a printed sign over the centre door of the main entrance. One can still barely make out the printed words “The French people recognize the Supreme Being and the immortality of the soul”).

I need to mention that both the S&M enthusiast Marquis de Sade and poet, Charles Baudelaire were baptised at Saint-Sulpice; and it hosted the wedding of Victor Hugo!

I can’t tell you how many amazing patisserie there are in a square kilometre, but at least 15!!! Constantly salivating, but thank god it’s too hot ….just need water.

I was walking around the Sorbonne Uni precinct when I saw these beauties posing for professional shots and asked if they would pose for me?? Yes, they said!!! OMG, how gorgeous are they??? WOW.

And as a contrast with the new/young…. a lovely old door way at the Sorbonne….