The Beautiful Ile de la Cite, Paris, France
Welcome to my 3rd post in the Best of Paris in a Week mini-series! Today’s exploration is dedicated to a gorgeous island in the Seine, known as the Ile de la Cité!
The Ile de la Cité is a beautiful and historical area in the heart of Paris. In fact, there’s a bronze star on the island marking the exact center of France! This island has been significant throughout France’s history, even serving as the capital at one point. Thanks to this rich history, there are some incredible sights and buildings here, including Notre Dame, The Concierge, and Sainte Chapelle.
If you’re jumping into the series right in the middle, this is part of a 6-day guide to the best sites in and around Paris. You can download my itinerary chart below, which is based on exploring by geographical location. (You’ll thank me later.)
Today’s tour is easily walkable, but you may want to catch the metro once of twice, too. However, you might be surprised at how many stunning places are packed onto this little island! ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
The Ile de la Cité is a beautiful and historical area in the heart of Paris. In fact, there’s a bronze star on the island marking the exact center of France! This island has been significant throughout France’s history, even serving as the capital at one point. Thanks to this rich history, there are some incredible sights and buildings here, including Notre Dame, The Concierge, and Sainte Chapelle.
If you’re jumping into the series right in the middle, this is part of a 6-day guide to the best sites in and around Paris. You can download my itinerary chart below, which is based on exploring by geographical location. (You’ll thank me later.)
Today’s tour is easily walkable, but you may want to catch the metro once of twice, too. However, you might be surprised at how many stunning places are packed onto this little island! ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
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Guide Name: The Beautiful Ile de la Cite
Guide Location: France » Paris
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Insider Tips)
Author: Carrie Cochran
Read it on Author's Website: https://carriedawaytravels.com/the-best-of-paris-in-a-week-the-beautiful-ile-de-la-cite/
Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:
Guide Location: France » Paris
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Insider Tips)
Author: Carrie Cochran
Read it on Author's Website: https://carriedawaytravels.com/the-best-of-paris-in-a-week-the-beautiful-ile-de-la-cite/
Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:
- Luxembourg Gardens
- little Statue of Liberty
- Medicis Fountain
- Notre-Dame
- Shakespeare & Co.
- The Concierge
- Sainte Chapelle
- Ile de la Cité
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