The Sacre Couer
Countless cathedrals dot Paris, France's horizon. However, the Sacre Couer, also known as the Sacred Heart, looms high above them. Known to the natives as "the sculptured cloud," the impressive pale cathedral glows intensely under the burning sun. The thousands of stairs that stretch up to the doors of the cathedral feature an array of street performers and mobs of tourists. Rays of sunlight spotlight special performers. Mimes hidden in invisible boxes try to escape, and the flute players perform captivating tunes, desperately hoping to sell their music. Vendors, ra…
