They have set up stands so that you can just sit and admire the front of Notre Dame. I could spend hours there. Also many wonderful shops to get a Croque Monsieur (fantastic ham and cheese on bread covered in more cheese) and souvenir shops to wander.

So wonderful to walk around and experience the Romance of Paris. The city is like nothing you will ever experience anywhere else.

Great views from the bridges, with Pont Neuf and the nearby Pont Des Arts being particularly good for sunsets. Ile de la Cite houses Notre Dame and Sainte-Chapelle. In addition, pleasant atmosphere here.

The island is amazing and Notre Dame is well worth a visit, even of just to see it from outside and to listen to the bells. Didn't see the hunchback though.... However, even in early May there was a very long queue to get inside. Expect this whole area to be very busy as there are also many tourist shops... More

Fun place to wander the shops, stalls, and cafes. Take the metro and then enjoy a lingering lunch or dinner on the shores of the Seine with a baguette and a bottle. Join the students and lovers in the evening to watch the tour boats from the banks.

We had rented an apartment on the Pont Neuf and found via the Internet that there is a wonderful park on the Ile de La Cite. After crossing the bridge on the right there are steps that take you down to the river. Many locals and tourists being wine and cheese to enjoy the river and views. We spoke with... More

It is very nice to walk the cobblestones street and pop in and out of the stores. Lots of restaurants to choice from if you get hungry.

Walking in Ile de la Cite is incomparable. The history practically oozes up from the sidewalks, bridges and pathways.Spring blossoms in Jean XXIII square, the trees loaded with cherry blossoms gave a lovely foreground to the impressive from any view Notre Dame cathedral. It's definitely worth the wait to queue up and its free. Don't forget to continue over to... More

This area has some great little souvenir shops with pretty good prices, the beautiful Norte dame and little cafes where you can leave your husband/boyfriend/sons/brothers while the ladies go shopping!