Île Saint-Louis, Paris

Quai d'Orléans, Île Saint-Louis, Paris
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Île Saint-Louis is one of the two natural island located near each other on the River Seine in Paris. It was named after King Louis IX. Originally a place for grazing market cattle, the island was developed and built up during the reigns of King Henri IV and King XIII during the 17th century.

Today Île Saint-Louis is mostly residential. However it also has a number of restaurants, shops and cafés.

How to reach Île Saint-Louis

Take the Paris Metro to the Pont Marie Metro Station. From there, cross Pont Marie to the island. Alternatively take the Metro to the Sully-Morland Metro Station and take Pont de Sully to reach the island.

Places of Interest in Île Saint-Louis

Bridges connect the Île

List of Islands in Paris and Islands in France

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