Île Saint-Louis
Neighbourhood · Île Saint-Louis, Paris

Île Saint-Louis

Photo: Jean-Pierre Dalbéra · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Île Saint-Louis sits in the Seine between the Right Bank and Île de la Cité. It consists of narrow streets lined with historic hôtels particuliers and a handful of small shops. Walk the quais for views of the river and nearby Notre-Dame.

On day 1 of Paris: Weekend Escape

Good to know

Tickets
Free access
Time needed
1 hour
Best time
Weekday mornings
Getting there
Metro line 7 to Pont Marie station

Itineraries with Île Saint-Louis

Day 1 of Paris: Weekend Escape

The islands and the Latin Quarter

How Île Saint-Louis fits into a day.
  1. 9:00Notre-Dame CathedralÎle de la Cité
  2. 10:30Sainte-ChapelleÎle de la Cité
  3. 12:30Île Saint-LouisÎle Saint-Louis
  4. 14:30Shakespeare and CompanyLatin Quarter
  5. 16:00Luxembourg GardensSaint-Germain
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Île Saint-Louis questions

Is Île Saint-Louis worth visiting?

It offers a calm contrast to central Paris with its preserved architecture and riverside paths.

What is there to do on Île Saint-Louis?

Stroll the streets, visit Berthillon for ice cream, and enjoy views from the quais.

How do I get to Île Saint-Louis from Notre-Dame?

Walk across Pont Saint-Louis in under five minutes.

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