Things to do in Île de la Cité, Paris

A Gothic masterpiece completed in 1345 on Île de la Cité, known for its flying buttresses and gargoyles. It has been the stage for defining moments in French history and literature.

"A Gothic masterpiece completed in 1345 on Île de la Cité, known for its flying buttresses and gargoy"

A former medieval royal palace that became a prison during the French Revolution. It was the last prison to hold Marie Antoinette.

"A former medieval royal palace that became a prison during the French Revolution. It was the last pr"

The island in the centre of Paris, with beautiful authentic streets that evoke life in Paris centuries ago.

"The island in the centre of Paris, with beautiful authentic streets that evoke life in Paris centuri"

The crypts at Notre-Dame, described as an often forgotten treasure of the cathedral.

"The crypts at Notre-Dame, described as an often forgotten treasure of the cathedral."

An often-overlooked French Gothic chapel with stunning stained-glass windows depicting biblical stories. Admission is about $14.

"An often-overlooked French Gothic chapel with stunning stained-glass windows depicting biblical stor"