Paris: Ile de la Cité Walking Tour with Sainte-Chapelle – Paris, France

EXPERIENCE:

Discover the iconic landmarks of the Ile de la Cité on a guided walking tour. Stroll through the heart of Paris and visit the royal chapel of Sainte-Chapelle, the national monument of Conciergerie, and see the ongoing renovations at Notre-Dame Cathedral.

Meet your guide and begin your walking tour of Ile de la Cité on the Left Bank in the Latin Quarter. Gain an in-depth insight into the historic and fascinating facts of one of Paris’ most historically significant districts.

First, pass by the famed bookstore, Shakespeare & Company, a meeting place for the literary legends of the ‘Lost Generation’. Then, admire the imposing Gothic architecture of Notre Dame Cathedral. Still standing after the fire of 2019, learn more about her construction and ongoing restoration work.
 
Next, enjoy a short stroll through the charming flower market to Sainte-Chapelle. Skip the ticket line to enter this former royal chapel. Admire its stunning interior and be amazed by its ornately decorated colored walls, 80 percent of which are covered in vibrant stained glass windows.

Finally, benefit from skip-the-line entry to the Conciergerie. Learn about its original incarnation as a medieval palace and notorious prison of the French Revolution. Discover more about Queen Marie Antoinette’s time in captivity within its walls, and visit her prison cell.

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:

Discover Ile de la Cité and its historic landmarks on a guided walking tour
Learn about the fascinating historic of this centuries-old district of Paris
Benefit from skip-the-line entry to Sainte-Chapelle and the Conciergerie
Marvel at the vibrant stained glass windows of the royal Sainte-Chapelle
Explore the Conciergerie and visit Queen Marie-Antoinette’s prison cell

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