 Île Saint-Louis, Paris
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Île Saint-Louis is the smaller of the two natural islands in the River Seine in Paris. It was named after King Louis IX of France.
There are several bridges that link Île Saint-Louis to the rest of Paris, and Pont Saint-Louis that links it to the other natural island, Île de la Cité. Up till the 17th century, Île Saint-Louis was cattle grazing fields. Duering the reigns of King Henri IV and Louis XIII, the island was mapped and built from end to end, in one of the first examples of urban planning.
Today Île Saint-Louis is an oasis of serenity surrounding by the bustling Métropolis of Paris. Most of its streets are one way. Most of its houses are residential properties. There are no subway stations here, and only two bus stops. Walking around Île Saint-Louis, you will come across shops, cafés, ice-cream parlours, and one big church, the Saint-Louis-enl'Île Church.
How to reach Île Saint-Louis
Take the M7 subway train to the Pont Marie subway station. Walk across Pont Marie to reach Île Saint-Louis.
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