The Islands
At the heart of Paris, linked to the banks of the Seine by a series of bridges, are two small islands: Ile St-Louis and Ile de la Cité. They're the perfect places to begin your visit, with postcard-worthy views all around. The Ile de la Cité is anchored by mighty Notre-Dame; farther east, the atmospheric Ile St-Louis is dotted with charming hotels, cozy restaurants, and small specialty shops.
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Place Dauphine
The Surrealists called Place Dauphine "le sexe de Paris" because of its suggestive V shape; however, its origins were much…
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Hidden in the shadows of Notre-Dame is an evocative, often-overlooked tangle of medieval streets. Through the years lucky folks, including…
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On the east end of the Ile de la Cité lies this stark monument to the more than 200,000 French…
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