• Situated in the Seine in the centre of Paris, the ship-shaped Île de la Cité is the historical heart of the city. It is about 10 streets long and 5 wide.
  • One of two islands within Paris, the Île de la Cité holds some of France’s most historically significant and outstandingly beautiful features.
  • The Île de la Cité or Île de la Cité , is a natural island of the Seine and the heart of the French capital. It was the place where Paris was founded .
  • On Île de la Cité, you’ll find some of the most important historical monuments that have made Paris so iconic in the world.
  • The island is especially calm at night, offering amazing views from its bridges. Special tip. Don't forget to walk along its beautiful and peaceful quais. Île de la Cité.
  • Right in the middle of the Seine lies the famous centre of France, Île de la Cité. Once a fortified island, later a royal palace with adjoining ecclesiastical buildings.
  • Ile de la Cité is easily accessible through Notre Dame cathedral or Pont des Arts where you will find the Square du vert-calant and the famous “love-lock”.
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  • The Île de la Cité is one of two natural islands in the Seine River within the city of Paris, the other being Île Saint-Louis.
  • Tourists flock to Notre Dame, located on Île de la Cité, but few take the time to discover the island’s many parks, shops and cafés.