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 Crypte archéologique -
vestiges from 3rd century by breughel
the towers of Notre-Dame or the Crypte archéologique.
As there was a long queue for the tower and as I wondered if I would be able to climb the 400 stairs like I did when I was twenty (long time ago) I decided to go downstairs at the archaeological crypt below the Parvis.
This large (118 x 12 m) underground space opened in 1980, to show elements of the buildings which followed one another on the site from Antiquity to the 19th century: Gallo-Roman rooms, enclosing wall of the beginning of 4th c., basement of the old chapel of the Hospital, medieval remainders.
From the Roman Empire remain sections of the quay and port of Lutetia/Lutèce capital of the Parisii a Celtic tribe settled here on the island since the 3rd c. B.C.
There are vestiges of a large urban house with a hypocaust (heating system that the Romans used in the thermal baths). It is at the foot of the rampart that a treasure was discovered in 1970: a ceramic jug contained more than 800 coins.
From the Middle Ages remain foundations of the Saint-Etienne basilica in front of the present Notre-Dame.
There is a temporary exhibition until January 11th, 2009 on the building techniques in Lutetia/Lutèce during the roman period (1 - 4th c. A.D.) All the aspects of building and decorating are evoked, from rough materials to the vestiges of constructions discovered in the Parisian basement. Interesting for archaeologists.
Open: 10 - 18 h Closed: Monday and Feast days.
Price: 3,30 € Included in Paris museum pass.
14-26 years 1,60 €
Free until 13 years old.
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The history of Paris started at this island in the Seine. Also nowadays after the city spread out to both banks, Ile de la Cite can still be considered as the heart of the present metropole. Even the point zero of all the French roads lies at the Ile de la Cite. It's a bronze star in the pavement in front of the entrance of the Notre Dame.
The first settlement of the Parisii, Celtic hunters and fishermen, started at this island around the 3th century BC. It was called Lutetia. The Romans conquered the island in 52 BC. In 360 AD the name Lutetia changed in Paris.
At the Ile de la Cite you will find the Notre Dame, the Conciergerie, the Sainte Chapelle, the Palais de Justice, the Memorial des Martyrs de la Deportation. The Ile de la Cite is linked with both banks by the oldest bridge of Paris, the Pont Neuf. Leave a Comment
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 View of Latin Quarter from Ile
de la Cite by Diana75
The initial name Lutetia, taken around 200BC when it was discovered, was changed in 506 when Cite became Clovis's capital.
The most important work took place under Louis-Philippe and Napoleon III when the Law Courts were doubled, Place du Parvis in front of Notre-Dame was quadrupled and Boulevard du Palais became 10 times wider than before. Directions: Metro: Cite (line 4)
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 The "heart" of Paris by TheWanderingCamel
the whole city.
These three buildings are certainly the island's main attractions, but visitors looking for more might choose to seek out the Memorial de la Deportation, which tells a story just as dark as that of the Terror - how 200,000 French men, women and children were sent to death camps by the Vichy government during WWII.
If that's too grim, the flower market is a riot of colour and perfume, and the pretty park around Notre Dame offers a little repite from the crowds.
Nowadays the island plays host to thousands of visitors daily, and is home to the few thousand lucky Parisians (and Parisiennes) who live here. Leave a Comment Directions: Metro - Cite Sainte-Chapelle - 2, Boulevard du Palais Conciergerie - Quai de l'Horloge Memorial de la Deportation - Square de l'Ile-de-France Flower Market - Place Louis-Lepine
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 Chestuts, yummy! by pigletsmom
the spot and sold in small bags. If I remember correctly they were about 2 euros for a popcorn side bag. Leave a Comment
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 Sunset at the Pont Neuf by Pieter11
The bridge connects both banks of the Seine river with eachother and with the Ile de la Cite, which made its appearance very important, especially in those days.
The Pont Neuf consists of 12 arches in two pieces: one part at the southside of the island and one part at the northside. The bridge has a total length of 238 metres, a width of 20 metres and was designed by five different architects.
The last years they are busy restauring the bridge, which is a huge effort. It already took three years to clean the southern part, now they are working on the northern part of the bridge. Leave a Comment
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It's the most famous and unfortunately one of the last flower markets of Paris.
The different stalls offer beside a large collection of garden ornaments and presents(often it is real junk !), a large choise of rare flowers and orchids.
Opened on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday in the morning.
On Sundays there is a bird market. Leave a Comment Directions: île de la Cité, right in front of you, when coming out of the metro station
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It's very nice to begin a "Paris islands" walk from this market, placed in the Place Louis Lepine since 1808. It's the first thing you're goint to see when you will exit from the undergroud station Cité, the only one in the Île de la Cité. The flower market is open daily from 8 to 19 hours and the birds one is open just on Sundays. It's not expensive at all to buy something nice here for your couple! ;-)
Es muy bonito comenzar el paseo por las "islas de París" en este mercado, situado en la plaza Louis Lepine desde 1808. Es lo primero que te encontrarás cuando sañgas de la estación de metro Cité, la única de la Isla de la Ciudad (Île de la Cité). El mercado de flores está abierto a diario de 8 a 19 horas, mientras que el de los pájaros sólo el domingo. No es nada caro comprarle algún detalle a tu pareja aquí ;-)
Next/Siguiente Leave a Comment Directions: Between the Tribunal de Commerce, the Hôtel Dieu and the Prefecture.
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Around 250 B.C. the Celtic tribe called Parisii, first built their camp on an island in the middle of the Seine river. The Romans arrived here 200 years later to built a city at the same place, called Lutetia. It soon expanded to the south, but the island stayed the centre of the city. In 508 the King of the Franks decided the island should be the capital of his empire. He ordered to built his Royal palace on it.
A big part of the so called Ile de la Cité (island of the city) was broken down in the 19th century for Baron Haussmans work of renovation in the city of Paris. Nevertheless a few old buildings remained, like of course the Notre Dame. And even though it no longer is the centre of power any more, it still is the metric centre of France (see my off-the-beaten-path tip).
Nowadays the island is one of the most beautiful parts of Paris. With beautiful monuments like the Notre Dame, the Pont Neuf, the Conciergerie and Sainte-Chapelle it´s beautiful at daytime, but when everything is enlighted at night it all looks even more beautiful. The best way to discover the Ile de la Cité is to see it from the water during a boatcruise. Leave a Comment
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