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.

Pont NeufLandmark
île de la CitéIsland
ConciergerieMuseum

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Top things to do in Île de la Cité

Pont Neuf
★ 4.6 · 22.6k
Landmark★
Arched stone bridge, opened in 1607, with 2 spans & a bronze, equine statue of King Henri IV.
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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.
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Conciergerie
★ 4.4 · 11.5k
Museum★
Gothic, riverside fortress & French Revolution prison, housing Marie Antoinette's former cell.
Every day
9:30 AM – 6 PM
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Notre-Dame Cathedral of Paris
★ 4.7 · 95.9k
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
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Sainte-Chapelle
★ 4.6 · 49.5k
Basilica★
Ornate, 13th-century, Gothic chapel with relics & notable stained-glass windows of biblical scenes.
Every day
9 AM – 7 PM
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Marché aux fleurs Reine-Elizabeth-II
★ 4.5 · 2.6k
Market
flower market in Paris, France
Mon–Fri
8 AM – 7:30 PM
Sat
8 AM – 7:30 PM
Sun
Closed
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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
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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.
Mon–Fri
8 AM – 7:30 PM
Sat
8 AM – 7:30 PM
Sun
Closed
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Where to eat & drink in Île de la Cité

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
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Les Deux Colombes
★ 4.7 · 1.5k
French· €20–30
Classic dishes & desserts are served in this eclectic, intimate restaurant with a small terrace.
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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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