Located in the 1st and 4th arrondissements, in the middle of the Seine river, l’Île de la Cité and l’Île Saint Louis are known to be the ancient cradle of Paris.
Here’s my free and self-guided Ile de la Cité & Ile Saint-Louis itinerary to help you plan your best Parisian experience.
We may have heard a lot about Ile de la Cité but have you heard of its quieter neighbor, Ile Saint-Louis? Ile Saint-Louis is one of the only 2 remaining natural islands located on the Seine river in the heart of Paris (the other one is ‘Ile de la Cité’ known worldwide for its internationally famous Notre-Dame Cathedral). Ile Saint-Louis only spans 11-hectares, yet the island is very lively with plenty of restaurants, cafés and boutiques to discover.