Ile de la Cité is one of the remaining natural islands of the Seine in Paris
The island was a center of rebuilding the medieval city, and the Palace of the Mirovingi eras is to its west, and the tenth-century cathedral at its eastern end.
The island contains the memorial of the Republic’s Martyrs, one of the most important tourist attractions in France, to commemorate the deportation of 200,000 French to Nazi concentration camps.
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Activities you can do
• You can start enjoying an hour-long cruise to reach the island within one of the city’s ferry trips throughout the day.
• Take a walking tour as soon as you arrive on the island to enjoy watching the historical buildings, nature and ancient trees overlooking the Seine River.
You should visit Notre Dame Cathedral, Paris, which was built in 1163 AD and is considered one of the most prominent French Gothic buildings.
• You can also wander inside the church of Louis IX Sainte Chappelle, built in 1245 AD, and with its interwoven arches, walls and colorful windows.
• The island hosts a concierge building, where Queen Marie Antoinette was imprisoned while awaiting execution during the French Revolution of the eighteenth century.
Don’t forget to visit the Dauphine public square, which is located near the western end of the island, and which dates back to the beginnings of the seventeenth century.
End your visit by crossing the Pont Nove, the oldest bridge to cross the Seine in Paris, and its construction is medieval.
Hotels near Ile-de-la-City
The Dupont Hotel is a 5-star France hotel with excellent ratings, and is 500 meters from Ile-de-la-City.
Summary of Arab visitor ratings
The location is excellent, the staff are helpful, the rooms are distinct and comfortable.
Relais Christine is a 5-star hotel in Paris with excellent ratings, and is 400 meters from Ile-de-City
Summary of Arab visitor ratings
The location is excellent, the services are very excellent, the breakfast is great.
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