An excellent journey - so quiet even with a reasonably full train. Clean carriages - even the loo - UKers look to your laurels.
The Hotel des Carmes on first impression looked a bit iffy - TOTALLY WRONG! Clean and comfortable and the room is bright and airy with windows onto the Place de Carmes. Location wise the hotel couldn't be more convenient. The cathedral and other sights are just a couple of streets away - as is the most important Monoprix. The area is packed with cafes and Flunch is just around the corner ... bon appetit!
The hotelier's wife is an artist ... one of those trained in the academy and who can draw well. The hotels is awash with her work which is really good. I'm looking forward to meeting her tomorrow.
We wandered for a mere 4 foot hours while the room was being readied. Even a brief look inside the cathedral took our breath away ... the height of the building is astonishing.
A leisurely coffee at the cafe around the corner and a eye-boggling shopping session for dinner brought the day to a close. You really should have seen the choice of hams and cheeses at the deli ... pass the drool tray Jeeves ...
It's better to travel than arrive ... then again ...