The Ile de la Cité is a natural island located on the Seine River in Paris, between Rive Gauche (left bank) and Rive Droite (right bank). The historical and geographical center of Paris intramural, La Ile de la Cité was the site of the original settlement of the city by the ancient Celtic tribe known as the Parisii in the 3rd century BC. Later, the island was the center of the medieval city. The construction of Notre Dame Cathedral from the 10th century is a testament to the importance of the area in medieval Paris.
Until the middle of the 19th century, the Ile de la Cité was mainly occupied by houses and shops, but later it became an important administrative and bureaucratic center. In addition to monuments such as Notre Dame, the Sainte Chapelle chapel, the Conciergerie (where Marie Antoinette awaited her execution during the French Revolution) and the Holocaust Memorial, the Ile de la Cite is also home to the Prefectura de Policia (police headquarters ) and the Palais de Justice, the city's historic and main court of law.
The island is part of the 1st district of Paris to the west and the 4th district to the east. To get there, get off at Metro Cite or RER Saint Michel.
Pronunciation: [il də la site]
