The secrets of the Île de la Cité

The Île de la Cité is an island, which is called by French people as the heart of the city. For a long time it was the political and religious center of France. This tour includes visiting of three “pearls”: Notre-Dame de Paris, the royal palace Conciergerie and the royal Sainte-Chapelle.

Notre-Dame de Paris is the brightest example of Gothic architecture. Many important historical events have a strong connection with it.

The royal Palace, which became later the prison Conciergerie, was the place where Marie Antoinette and hundreds of people were imprisoned and sentenced to death during the revolution.

The Sainte-Chapelle is a sophisticated two-storied chapel, which was built in the XIII century by king Saint Louis to house saint relics, which included the crown of thorns of Jesus.

The duration of this tour is 3 hours.

Meeting point: near the statue of Charlemagne in front of Notre-Dame de Paris.

If you want, it is possible also to visit the Latin Quarter of Paris.

The duration is 4 hours.

The price includes guide service. Entry tickets are not included.