Ile de la Cite

Ile de la Cité is one of the two islands located in the Seine River in Paris, France (the other is Ile Saint-Louis). It is the geographical middle of Paris and the historical birthplace of Paris. The famous Notre Dame Cathedral, Sainte-Chapelle and Conciergerie are all located on the island. Attractions on Xidai Island If you take the subway to Xidai Island, the subway entrance is on the north side of the island, and you can see the Paris Court and the Paris Prison not far away. Visitors with a pass can consider entering the prison. Opposite the ancient prison is the Sainte-Chapelle. Although this Gothic building is small as a whole, it has a unique beauty of tranquility. The interior decoration is very delicate, the stained glass on the second floor is more exquisite than Notre Dame Cathedral. When the light came in from the window, the ground was covered with beautiful large spots of light. Visitors with a pass can enter directly without queuing. After leaving Sainte-Chapelle, you can go straight to Notre-Dame Cathedral. Most of the tourists who come to Xidai Island come to the famous Notre-Dame Cathedral, which is famous for its Gothic architectural style, carvings and paintings on the altar, cloister, doors and windows, etc. Famous for a large number of art treasures from the 13th to 17th centuries, there are many people queuing up to the top. Although the stairs to the bell tower have 400 floors, and walking is very labor-intensive, the scenery you see after waiting for 2-3 hours in peak season is still Make you feel worthwhile. Many people say that the clock tower during the day and the Eiffel Tower at night are what you must experience. On the other side of the Seine, the Paris City Hall and Notre Dame are across the river. On the small square in front of Notre Dame, a passage and a high stand were erected, and the steps were always full of people, enjoying the performances of the artists.