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Finding things to do in Paris with the baby takes a different twist than when it's just adults. Meadow doesn't have much interest in the Musee de Louvre, and the weather is also a bit Juneau-y so we can't go sit on the grass. So we're focusing on things all three of us would enjoy. And what better than a ride on La Petit Train around Montmartre and the Basilica Sacre Coeur? Not much!

If you don't know, Sacre Coeur is a catholic basilica built at the highest point in all of Paris. Compared with many of the other churches we've seen on our trip, it's the youngest (construction began in the late 1800s). The church itself is quite amazing, as is the view from top of Montmartre hill.

The little train cost five euros and we hopped on right at the base of the basilica. The tour lasts about 30 minutes and the driver's english is almost understandable. The best part is the weather wasn't great so we just sat back and got to tour all over the Montmartre area in a covered train.

Because its Easter this weekend, entering the church was too much, but a service was in session during our visit and they broadcast it on loudspeakers. It's quite a setting to have the basilica behind, Paris spread infront, and choir reverberating. Tres bon!