highlights

Visitors often come to the Île de la Cité to see Notre-dame, Sainte-Chapelle and the Conciergerie. Many are also looking for Pont Neuf, but they are surprised to walk through its streets... pleasant walk from the green tip of the island - the Square du Vert Galant, next to the bridge, until the end of the island, at Square de Île de France.

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ÎLE SAINT-LOUIS

ÎLE DE LA CITÉ

On this path, which can (and should!) be covered on foot, you pass through squares, visit the flower market - quite central, and walks by "which" that limit the island along the Seine, enjoying the "swinging" of people through the 9 bridges what connect the island on the banks of the river.

The silence of the Île Saint-Louis brings us back to tranquility after a walk along the Île de la Cité. Crossing the Pont Saint-Louis (only for pedestrians, musicians, dancers, acrobats...) and walking along the “Which” along the island and its shores is to fall in love again (is that possible?) with Paris. access to the island, with the Pont Saint-Louis connecting the Île de la Cité to the Île Saint-Louis and the others connecting the island to the right and left banks of the river.

We have prepared for you an itinerary that passes through the points most wanted

and we include more, much more...

gallery 2 : île de la Cité - Conciergerie, Saint-Chapelle, Notre Dame Cathedral

It was on the Île de la Cité, the heart of Paris today, that the city had its historic birthplace.

From medieval times, the Conciergerie , Saint-Chapelle and Notre Dame cathedral
are the main references.

But the highlights don't stop there.

In the center of the island, the only metro station is Cité (line 4), but we recommend starting the tour at the tip, getting off at the Pont Neuf station (line 7), on the right bank of the river.

At the place where the bridge Neuf crosses the Cité, an expansion housing the equestrian statue of Henri IV, who reigned in France between 1589 and 1610. Going down the steps, seven meters below the current level of the island, the Square du Vert Galant is also a deference to the king, who he had a reputation as a flirt - hence the name of the square. A reserved corner, perfect for a picnic or just watching the boats come and go on the Seine, with a privileged view of the Pont des Arts; the Louvre; the building of La Samaritaine (former department store) which is being renovated to house shops, offices, a luxury hotel, restaurants, cafes and housing and the beautiful architecture of the Hôtel de la Monnaie - Paris mint, which houses the Musée de la Monnaie (shows the history of French currency since antiquity and offers various programs and exhibitions).

gallery 3 : Ile de la Cité -Square du Vert Galant

The Vedettes du Pont Neuf sightseeing boats depart from Square du Vert Galant with day and night cruises. www.vedettesdupontneuf.com

gallery 4 : Ile de la Cite - Place Dauphine

Nearby, the triangular-shaped Place Dauphine is surrounded by buildings, cafes, restaurants and art galleries. Quiet, with almost no traffic around it, it is a refuge nearby.

In just over five minutes, you can reach Sainte-Chapelle, in the courtyard of the Palais de la Justice, where France's main legal institutions are located. Its magnificent stained glass windows are a must! If you can, attend a concert.

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gallery 5 : IMAGES - Ile de la Cite - Concierge

The Conciergerie, annexed to the Palais de la Justice, former royal palace in the Middle Ages and prison since the end of the 14th century, was the main detention area during the French Revolution. Danton, Robespierre, Lavoisier and Marie Antoinette were some of those who waited there for his execution.

More information: www.paris-conciergerie.fr

At the exit of the Cité metro station, the Marché aux fleurs Reine Elizabeth II, better known as the Marché aux fleurs et aux oiseaux sells various species of flowers and plants, as well as gardening items, seedlings, seeds and pots. On Sundays, the environment is shared and the exhibition of birds and small animals draws attention.

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gallery 6 :île de la Cité -Marché aux fleurs Reine Elizabeth II

The Cathedrale de Notre Dame, one of the symbols of Paris, went through wars and rebellions and was the scene of several historical events such as St Louis barefoot carrying the supposed crown of thorns worn by Christ, the coronation of Napoleon Bonaparte as Emperor and the celebration of French liberation in World War II. . The cathedral holds treasures from various periods, having been looted several times in times of barbarism. Its biggest renovation took place after the success of Victor Hugo's work “Notre Dame de Paris”, better known as “The Hunchback of Notre Dame”.

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Cathedrale de Notre lady

In front of the cathedral, in Place Parvis, is “studded” the Ground Zero, from which the distances between Paris and the other cities of France are calculated.

The Crypte Archéologique, further on, exposes archaeological remains of ancient and medieval Paris, providing an overview of the city's urban evolution. www.crypte.paris.fr

The flowery alleys of Square du Jean XXIII, where the beautiful cherry trees of Japan stand out, many trees and benches, as well as a fountain – Fontaine de la Vierge, make the square a great place to rest and admire the external architecture of the cathedral, especially the incredible flying buttresses.

More information:

http://equipement.paris.fr/square-jean-xxiii-35

Across the Quai de l'Archevêché, another very small square – Square de Île de France, houses the Memorial des Martyrs de la Deportation, which keeps the memory of the drama suffered by prisoners sent to Nazi concentration camps during World War II. .

More information:

http://equipement.paris.fr/square-de-l-ile-de-france-32

http://www.cheminsdememoire.gouv.fr/fr/memorial-des-martyrs-de-la-deportation

watch the video- memorial des martyrs de la déportation - david hiller (01:11 min)

Ile de La Cite

Ile Saint-Louis

Cathedrale de Notre lady

Pont Saint-Louis

Memorial des Martyrs de la Deportatio n

The little one Ile Saint-Louis easily transports us through the centuries, with its beautiful buildings that seem “frozen” in the past, coexisting harmoniously with all the facilities that modern life can provide.

Hotels, restaurants, cafes, cheese shops, boulangeries (bakeries), art galleries, bookstores, boutiques and the headquarters of one of the most famous ice cream shops in the city (and in the world), the “Maison Berthillon”, make the tour even more interesting.

The discreet façade of the “Église Saint-Louis-en-l'Île”, on the main street, is home to rich Baroque architecture and priceless works of art.

At the very end, the square (Square Barye) is very pleasant and at this point there are also stairs that allow access to the shores of the island.

http://www.patrimoine-histoire.fr/Patrimoine/Paris/Paris-Saint-Louis-En-l-Ile.htm