ÎLE DE LA CITÉ
The ancient cradle of the city of Paris, the Île de la Cité was for a long time the nerve centre of the capital.
Characterised by its history, its spectacular monuments on the banks of the Seine and its central position in the city, the district is nonetheless peaceful.
Accessible via the Archevêque and Notre-Dame bridges or the Pont Neuf, there are lovely corners such as the flower market on Place Louis Lépine or the romantic Place Dauphine, lined with art galleries, bookshops and lively bistros. On Boulevard du Palais, you can contemplate the Conciergerie, a UNESCO World Heritage site. As if straight out of a fairy tale, it proudly overlooks the banks of the Seine. It was the first royal residence in the capital and the last home of Queen Marie-Antoinette. Today it is considered one of the most beautiful testimonies of medieval architecture in Paris.
Emblematic monuments and beautiful walks in perspective in one of the oldest places of Paris, here is what the district of the Ile de le Cité has in store.
