Ile de la Cite (quartier)

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Guides : Districts of Paris,
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This is the historic heart of Paris, where the first men settled in pre-history, subsequently becoming the little Gallo-Roman town of Lutetia (Lutèce). It was under Clovis that Paris became the capital of the Frankish kingdom. In the Middle Ages, the Ile de la Cité was the heart of the town and the powers of this, the largest city in Europe, were centred here. To the west, the Palais united the royal residence and higher administration: it became the Palais de Justice (Law Courts) which still house today the magnificent Sainte-Chapelle from the 13th century. To the western extremity, there is the lovely Place Dauphine, the Pont-Neuf (New Bridge), and the statue of Henri IV. To the est, the Ile focused its religious powers, principally with Notre-Dame Cathedral and the Bishop's palace of Hôtel-Dieu. The gardens provide a view of Notre-Dame as well as the quays.

Things to see:
Notre-Dame Cathedral
The Conciergerie
The Sainte-Chapelle
The Place Dauphine
The flower market
The quays

Things to do:
Go to the top of Notre-Dame
Stroll about the quays

Ile de la Cite (quartier) Informations:

Paris, France
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