Île de la Cité
island in the river Seine, Paris, France
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Île de la Cité French pronunciation: [il də la site] (English: City Island) is an island in the Seine river in the center of Paris, France. It was historically significant as the home of early Parisii settlers and later as the site of key monuments such as Notre-Dame de Paris, Sainte-Chapelle, and the Hôtel-Dieu. The island remains a vital administrative center, with institutions like the Palais de Justice and the Préfecture de Police.
Île de la Cité
Île de la Cité | |
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Island | |
 Île de la Cité in the center of Paris (2014) | |
  Île de la Cité | |
| Coordinates: 48°51′17″N 2°20′51″E / 48.85472°N 2.34750°E | |
| Population (2016) | |
| • Total | 891 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Website | Paris official website |
References
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Other websites
change- Paris official website
- Official site for Notre-Dame de Paris Archived 2024-06-17 at the Wayback Machine
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