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Ile de la Cite (Paris)

France / Ile-de-France / Paris
 island, interesting place, invisible, historic landmark

The Île de la Cité is one of two remaining natural islands in the Seine within the city of Paris (the other being the Île Saint-Louis). It is the centre of Paris and the location where the medieval city was refounded.
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Coordinates:   48°51'16"N   2°20'45"E

Comments

  • Jamie Burns (guest)
    Original site of the first village, circa 250 BC, that grew into Paris. The first settlers were river traders and fishermen known as the "Parisii".