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The Ile de la Cité (City island) in Paris

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
Notre-Dame and Conciergerie on City island in Paris

Vert-Galant on City island in Paris
The Vert-Galant garden on City island in Paris

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).

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.

Sainte-Chapelle on City island in Paris
The stainglasses of Sainte-Chapelle in Paris

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