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Ile de la Cite

Paris, France (Hôtel-de-Ville)
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Ranked #15 of 564 attractions in Paris
Type: Neighbourhoods, Islands, Historic Walking Areas
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Victoria, Canada
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130 reviews 130 reviews
62 attraction reviews
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42 helpful votes 42 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2013 NEW

We really enjoyed walking around the Ile de la Cite, but I was very glad to have a nice walking tour path with me. There is a lot to see and many stops are the kinds you can do for just a few minutes -- memorials, commemorations, rogue buildings, small museums. It's really quite fun to crisscross the bridges. It's... More

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Raleigh, North Carolina
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21 attraction reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2013 NEW

Pleasant streets. Pleasant shops. If you have time, by all means walk it. Nothing here that is not all over Paris.

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Brisbane, Australia
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14 attraction reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2013 NEW

This location is refinement of French on a small scale. Quiet without any hassle or bustle. My favourite location to find a small restaurant for a fixed price 2 or 3 course lunch with glass of wine and coffee.

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Columbus, Ohio, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013 NEW

Don't be bothered abut the security line. It moves fast. Don't be an idiot and hold it up either. Treat it like an airport line.

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Clearwater, Minnesota
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8 attraction reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2013

This Ile had a small charming park at the point overlooking the Seine River and some of the most important historical buildings in France. Its easy to navigate through the streets. It was fun watching young people enjoying the park and areas near the river. In addition the lighting of the Ile at night is beautiful. If you want to... More

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oakville ontario
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16 attraction reviews
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20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2013

They have set up stands so that you can just sit and admire the front of Notre Dame. I could spend hours there. Also many wonderful shops to get a Croque Monsieur (fantastic ham and cheese on bread covered in more cheese) and souvenir shops to wander.

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Toronto, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2013

So wonderful to walk around and experience the Romance of Paris. The city is like nothing you will ever experience anywhere else.

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Leicester
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2013

Great views from the bridges, with Pont Neuf and the nearby Pont Des Arts being particularly good for sunsets. Ile de la Cite houses Notre Dame and Sainte-Chapelle. In addition, pleasant atmosphere here.

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Brisbane, Australia
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14 attraction reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2013

The island is amazing and Notre Dame is well worth a visit, even of just to see it from outside and to listen to the bells. Didn't see the hunchback though.... However, even in early May there was a very long queue to get inside. Expect this whole area to be very busy as there are also many tourist shops... More

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Cheyenne, Wyoming
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

Fun place to wander the shops, stalls, and cafes. Take the metro and then enjoy a lingering lunch or dinner on the shores of the Seine with a baguette and a bottle. Join the students and lovers in the evening to watch the tour boats from the banks.

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