Visite guidée : L'île de la Cité. Le berceau de Paris. De la Place Dauphine à la maison d'Eloïse et Abélard

This tour of the Île de la Cité will begin at the prestigious Place Dauphine, which was the favoured home of a legendary couple: Yves Montand and Simone Signoret. Opposite this XVIIth-century royal jewel stands the finest equestrian statue in Paris, King Henry IV, holding a well-concealed treasure in his right arm.

The tour of the Île de la Cité will continue along the ancient palace of the kings of France, flanked by superb medieval towers worthy of a fortress, sometimes bearing curious names such as the Bonbec Tower! Along the way, we will see the famous Conciergerie as well as Paris's oldest Renaissance-style clock, whose hands are gilded in gold leaf. We will then pass in front of the finest civil Gothic hall in France: the former Salle des Gens d'Armes of the Palais des Rois Maudits, beside which stands the Sainte-Chapelle, renowned for its magnificent stained-glass windows. Then we will view the exterior of Notre-Dame Cathedral, immortalised by Victor Hugo in his novel "Notre-Dame de Paris". From the famous Point Zero, the guided tour of the Île de la Cité will lead you into a completely hidden neighbourhood: that of the canons.

The guided tour of the Île de la Cité will end in beauty and passion in front of the former house of Heloise and Abelard. A highly recommended route for city lovers seeking an initial encounter with the capital through both the grand and intimate history of Paris. Don't forget your camera, there will be magnificent photos to take!

Please note: The meeting place for the start of the tour will be stated on your voucher after purchase. This is not a tour of Notre Dame!