Île de la cité

Did you know? When the Seine had three islands: Île Louviers, the vanished Cité archipelago

Île de la Cité and Île Saint-Louis once had a third islet alongside them: Île Louviers. Discover its history before it was swallowed up by urbanization, a reminder that Paris was long a shifting archipelago along the river.

July 14, 2025 with Les Vedettes du Pont Neuf: the special fireworks cruise

Enjoy a chic and memorable experience this July 14, 2025: watch the fireworks from the Eiffel Tower on the special Vedettes du Pont Neuf cruises.

Fête de la Musique 2025 at the Mémorial des martyrs de la Déportation in Paris, the program

The Fête de la Musique returns on Saturday, June 21, 2025. It's an opportunity to enjoy a wide range of musical events in Paris and elsewhere in the Île-de-France region. Here's the program that awaits you this year at the Mémorial des martyrs de la Déportation.

Fête de la Musique 2025 in Paris: peacekeepers' brass band at the Préfecture de Police

For this year's Fête de la Musique, the Préfecture de Police is setting the pace! On Saturday June 21, 2025, this historic institution, nestled in the heart of the Île de la Cité, will trade in its kepi and rigor for instruments and good humor.

La Nouvelle Seine: the restaurant-bar, terrace and shows opposite Notre-Dame

The La Nouvelle Seine barge, located at the foot of Notre-Dame in Paris, offers a beautiful restaurant on the water, as well as a terrace bar where you can soak up the sun. Then continue on to the theater section for a comedy show, one-man show or cabaret.

Nuit Blanche 2023: magical light projections in the Square du Vert Galant on the Île de la Cité

On the occasion of Nuit Blanche 2023 this Saturday, June 3rd, rediscover the magic of Square du Vert Galant, one of Paris’s most beautiful gardens, in a whole new light! The park, nestled in the heart of Île de la Cité, transforms into an open-air art gallery as captivating light installations turn it into a visual masterpiece...

A free treasure hunt to discover the Île de la Cité with your family

If you love visiting Paris with the kids, then you're sure to love this free scavenger hunt, available on an app that lets you and the kids explore the Île de la Cité on a sunny day out.

Did you know that? A Parisian street on the Île de la Cité is paved with tombstones

The rue Chanoinesse, on the Île de la Cité, conceals many mysteries, some of them terrifying. If you go to number 26, you may well step on some graves!