The
Ile de la Cité (City island) in Paris
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| At the heart of Paris, the City island (Ile de
la Cité in French) has been inhabited since the
Roman empire.
As the religious and political center of France for centuries, it retains splendid
buildings.
Among them are three marvels: Notre-Dame
cathedral, the Conciergerie prison and the Sainte-Chapelle holy chapel, the
shrine of Christ's thorn crown. |
Notre-Dame and Conciergerie on City island in Paris
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The Vert-Galant garden on City island in Paris
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The City island also features splendid old bridges like the
Pont-Neuf.
It provides spectacular views on the Seine river and the
Seine river banks.
Completely
surrounded by the Seine river, the island is worth walking through from Notre-Dame to the Vert-Galant
garden (left).
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This beautiful and peaceful oasis in Paris is facing the
Louvre palace. It traditionnaly attracts many lovers .
The City island is also a good place to board a
Seine river cruise, one of
the first things you should do when coming to Paris.
The district can be a good place to stay in. Look
at our selection of
hotels near-by.
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The stainglasses of Sainte-Chapelle in Paris
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Great sightseeing in
Paris
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