The Heart of Paris - Islands Cité and Saint-Louis

Islands

The two islands that make up the heart of the French capital are extremely different. On the first, on the Cité, are located the most revered and famous architectural landmarks of the French capital, such as the Cathedral of Notre-Dame, the Royal Palace of Conciergerie, and the famous St. Chapelle chapel with its exquisite stained glass windows.

The Saint-Louis Island, connected to the Cité by a pedestrian bridge, is much smaller in size but nonetheless a true oasis of aristocratic mansions from the 17th century, rural streets, green embankments, and shops with regional products.

Program

• We start the tour with the most famous cathedral in France - Notre-Dame, an embodiment of classic Gothic architecture. The history of the birth and development of the Gothic style in France and Europe. Secrets and legends of the cathedral.
• History of the Cité Island, where Paris was born. The Royal Palace of Conciergerie with the first city clocks of the 14th century and the Sainte-Chapelle adorned with stained glass windows from the 13th century, built by Saint Louis to house Christ's relics.
• Paris during the reign of Henry IV - Place Dauphine and the oldest bridge in Paris. Statue of the king. Interesting facts from the life of one of the most beloved French kings, 'Good King Henry' and the 'Great Hugs'.
• Square where in 1314 the last Grand Master of the Knights Templar was burnt. The history of the origin and reasons for such a inglorious end of the templars.
• Saint-Louis Island: ancient mansions and embankments, shops with French regional products, the most delicious ice cream in the French capital, the baroque church of Saint-Louis from the time of the Three Musketeers.

I always have a professional camera with me and I will be happy to take memorable photos for you free of charge.