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The Ile de la Cite in Paris

In the heart of Paris, the City island (Ile de la Cite in French) has been inhabited since the Roman empire.

As the religious and political center of France for centuries, the Ile de la Cite retains splendid buildings.

Among them are three marvels:  Notre-Dame cathedral, the Conciergerie prison and the Sainte-Chapelle, the shrine of Christ's thorn crown.

Notre-Dame and Conciergerie on Ile de la Cite in Paris
Notre-Dame and Conciergerie on Ile de la Cite in Paris

Vert-Galant on Ile de la Cite
The Vert-Galant garden on Ile de la Cite in Paris

The Ile de la Cite also features many splendid old bridges like the Pont-Neuf built in 1603 (see below).

The Ile de la Cite 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 lovely Vert-Galant garden (left).

This peaceful oasis in the heart of Paris is facing the Louvre palace. It traditionnaly attracts many lovers .

The Ile de la Cite is also a good place to board a Seine river cruise, one of the first things you should do when coming for the first time to Paris.

The Ile de la Cite district is a good place to stay in. Look at our selection of hotels near-by.

The Pont-Neuf and Ile de la Cite
The Pont-Neuf and Ile de la Cite

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