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Île de la Cité in Paris

Things to Do in Île de la Cité, Paris

The heart of Paris, Île de la Cité is home to Notre-Dame Cathedral and Sainte-Chapelle, with narrow streets lined by cafes and shops.

The heart of Paris, Île de la Cité is home to Notre-Dame Cathedral and Sainte-Chapelle, with narrow streets lined by cafes and shops.

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Top things to do in Île de la Cité

  • Pont Neuf in Île de la Cité, Paris

    Pont Neuf

    4.6 · 22.8k
    Landmark

    Arched stone bridge, opened in 1607, with 2 spans & a bronze, equine statue of King Henri IV.

  • île de la Cité in Île de la Cité, Paris

    île de la Cité

    4.7 · 1.1k
    Island

    This Parisian isle connected by the ancient Pont Neuf bridge is home to the Notre Dame cathedral.

    Map
  • Conciergerie in Île de la Cité, Paris

    Conciergerie

    4.4 · 11.6k
    Museum

    Gothic, riverside fortress & French Revolution prison, housing Marie Antoinette's former cell.

    Every day
    9:30 AM – 6 PM
  • Notre-Dame Cathedral of Paris in Île de la Cité, Paris

    Notre-Dame Cathedral of Paris

    4.7 · 96.8k
    Cathedral

    Towering, 12th-century cathedral with flying buttresses & gargoyles, setting for Hugo's novel.

    Mon–Wed
    7:50 AM – 7 PM
    Thu
    7:50 AM – 10 PM
    Fri
    7:50 AM – 7 PM
    Sat
    8:15 AM – 7:30 PM
    Sun
    8:15 AM – 7:30 PM
  • Sainte-Chapelle in Île de la Cité, Paris

    Sainte-Chapelle

    4.6 · 50.0k
    Basilica

    Ornate, 13th-century, Gothic chapel with relics & notable stained-glass windows of biblical scenes.

    Every day
    9 AM – 7 PM
  • Marché aux fleurs Reine-Elizabeth-II in Île de la Cité, Paris

    Marché aux fleurs Reine-Elizabeth-II

    4.5 · 2.6k
    Market

    flower market in Paris, France

    Every day
    8 AM – 7:30 PM
  • Archaeological Crypt of the Paris Notre-Dame in Île de la Cité, Paris

    Archaeological Crypt of the Paris Notre-Dame

    4.3 · 2.1k
    History Museum

    Museum displaying ancient, Medieval & more recent remains found under Notre Dame.

    Mon
    Closed
    Tue–Fri
    10 AM – 6 PM
    Sat
    10 AM – 6 PM
    Sun
    10 AM – 6 PM
  • Marché aux Fleurs de Paris in Île de la Cité, Paris

    Marché aux Fleurs de Paris

    4.5 · 2.6k
    Market

    Multiple vendors selling plants, crafts & live birds now fill this quaint, circa-1808 flower market.

    Every day
    8 AM – 7:30 PM

Where to eat & drink in Île de la Cité

  • La Flânerie Notre-Dame in Île de la Cité, Paris

    La Flânerie Notre-Dame

    4.8 · 1.1k
    Pastry Shop
    Mon–Wed
    7:30 AM – 8 PM
    Thu
    2 AM – 8 PM
    Fri
    7:30 AM – 8 PM
    Sat
    7:30 AM – 8 PM
    Sun
    7:30 AM – 8 PM
  • Le Soleil d'Or in Île de la Cité, Paris

    Le Soleil d'Or

    4.5 · 11.9k
    French· €10–30

    Located in the heart of Paris, on the Île de la Cité, Le Soleil d’Or is an essential Parisian brasserie where French tradition meets more contemporary inspiration. Facing the Quais de Seine and a stone's throw from Notre-Dame Cathedral…

    Every day
    7 AM – 11 PM
  • Amorino Gelato - Paris Notre Dame d'Arcole in Île de la Cité, Paris

    Amorino Gelato - Paris Notre Dame d'Arcole

    4.7 · 2.0k
    Ice Cream· $$

    An Italian artisan gelato shop known for crafting rose-shaped ice creams with unlimited flavor choices.

    Every day
    10 AM – 11:50 PM
  • Les Deux Colombes in Île de la Cité, Paris

    Les Deux Colombes

    4.7 · 1.6k
    French· €20–30

    Classic dishes & desserts are served in this eclectic, intimate restaurant with a small terrace.

    Mon–Thu
    12 PM – 3 PM, 5:30 PM – 10 PM
    Fri
    12 PM – 3 PM, 5:30 PM – 10:30 PM
    Sat
    12 PM – 3 PM, 5:30 PM – 10:30 PM
    Sun
    12 PM – 3 PM, 5 PM – 10 PM
  • Les Deux Palais in Île de la Cité, Paris

    Les Deux Palais

    4.4 · 3.8k
    Bistro· €20–30

    Classic regional dishes including snails, omelets & onion soup in a grand, Belle Epoque brasserie.

    Every day
    7 AM – 10:30 PM

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  1. 1Pont Neuf
  2. 2île de la Cité
  3. 3Conciergerie
  4. 4Notre-Dame Cathedral of Paris
  5. 5Sainte-Chapelle
  6. 6Marché aux fleurs Reine-Elizabeth-II
  7. 7Archaeological Crypt of the Paris Notre-Dame
  8. 8La Flânerie Notre-Dame
  9. 9Marché aux Fleurs de Paris
  10. 10Le Soleil d'Or

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