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Ile de la Cite

Paris, France
Ranked #16 of 534 attractions in Paris
4.5 of 5 stars 158 Reviews
Type: Neighbourhoods, Islands, Historic Walking Areas
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Chandler, Arizona
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31 reviews 31 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

...we would have walked and explored more. bummed not to explore more...with mom. c'est la vie. I am still here in Paris. awesome! More

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Milos, Kyklades, Greece
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5 reviews 5 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

A must for every visit. Sadly the atmosphere is spoilt by too many of we visitors - well, that's Paris. It is crowded in the Louve, Notre Dame and all the other great and wonderful sites of this charming city. More

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Vancouver, Canada
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18 reviews 18 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

Lovely to walk around, so many interesting things to see, interspersed with stops for drinks and watching the world go by. All just a wonderful few hours of meandering around. More

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Adelaide, South Australia
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

So much history, and historic buildings, that summarise the heart of this absolutely fabulous city, and Country! More

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Oradea, Romania
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

Go in the afternoon by foot it is lovely! Must see Saint Chapelle! More

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Halifax, Canada
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4 reviews 4 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2012 NEW

Great neighborhood to wander around. Safe, clean with lots to see & do. More

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London, United Kingdom
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25 reviews 25 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

We liked the old buildings, the old bridges, the views of the Seine. However as you can imagine on a nice sunny day does get very busy. More

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Hong Kong, China
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38 reviews 38 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

The small island is surrounded by the hustle and bustle of the city but it certainly has a character different from that. I really enjoyed the solo walk around the place in the morning before the shops are open. You could savour Cite's beauty and enjoy the serenity. If you want to utilise your time before the main stuff is... More

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London, United Kingdom
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12 reviews 12 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW

Lovely day out and ample seating. Lots of cafes around, but the Conciergerie is not worth 12 Euros 50. More

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Horsham
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW

We visited this for the first time on this visit and absolutely loved this area. Lovely shops , cafe's and restaurants. More

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