This Sunday, October 11, due to a sporting event, traffic restrictions are in place from 8.20 am to 3.00 pm along the banks of the Seine. Access to the Invalides, Musée d’Orsay, Louvre and Concorde stations will be affected. Please check with the Police Headquarters and plan your journeys in advance.
Notre Dame Station
Historic Paris
You are literally in the heart of Paris. Paris was born on Ile de la Cité. Explore the island home of the kings in the Middle Ages, their palaces and gems of Gothic architecture, then walk across Pont Neuf and stroll through the Latin Quarter.
Monuments and Museums
The most visited place in France. It took two centuries to build this masterpiece of Gothic architecture. Admire the stained glass, the rose windows and gargoyles — and enjoy a sweeping view of the city.
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One of the gateways to the famous Latin Quarter. The focal point at the top of the fountain depicts the struggle between good and evil with Archangel Michael conquering the devil.
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A marvel of Gothic architecture from the Rayonnant period, Saint Louis built Sainte-Chapelle Church to house the relics of the passion of Christ, which include the crown of thorns. Before continuing your journey to the Conciergerie, take a moment to wonder at its fifteen 50-foot high glass panes and 1,113 stained glass windows.
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Shopping Excursions
Shakespeare and Company is an independent English-language bookstore and a real institution in the Saint Michel neighborhood. It’s a hub for writers, artists and thinkers. It has never lost its authentic charm and utopian vibe.
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Paris hot spots
No matter what the season, when you're on Ile Saint Louis it's hard to pass up a delectable detour to the most famous ice cream shop in Paris.
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People come here for flowers to adorn their balconies or to just spend some time enjoying the incredibly fragrant blooms. It's the perfect place to linger on your way between Notre Dame and Sainte-Chapelle.
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Through the ages, intellectuals from Rousseau and Diderot to Verlaine have gathered here. Delight your taste buds at the oldest café in Paris with traditional French dishes like coq au vin and joue de bœuf braisée (braised ox cheek) in a sumptuous setting.
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