Ile Saint Louis Vacations

To get a sense of what makes Paris tick, step out and discover nearby areas such as Ile de la Cite, Paris, and Montparnasse.

Paris is celebrated as being home to the Eiffel Tower. This iconic landmark is 3 miles (5 kilometers) from the middle of town.

There is a lot to discover in Paris’s city center, so be sure to pay a visit to some of the other central attractions, including the Arc de Triomphe and Louvre Museum.

Those interested in exhibits and shows will find plenty of interesting museums, exhibits and venues in and around Ile Saint Louis. Visit some of the noteworthy museums including Picasso Museum, the Arab World Institute and Orangerie Museum. Book tickets for a few of the popularater, dance and music shows at Paris Opera, Folies Bergere and Bobino. Aspiring artists should visit the collections at the Cartier Foundation for Contemporary Art and the Gallery of Comparative Anatomy and Paleontology.

If you love nature and wildlife, plan a trip to the nearby parks and reserves. These are great places to relax and unwind. Locals and visitors alike love to hang out in places like Tuileries Garden and the Parc de Belleville. There is a charming atmosphere here and pretty botanical displays.

If you have time in and around Ile Saint Louis, stop by Palais Royal, the Luxembourg Gardens and Place Vendome. For a relaxing change of pace, pay a visit to the area’s most sacred sites, such as the Notre Dame Cathedral, Eglise Saint-Eustache and the Church of Saint Germain l'Auxerrois.

Find the perfect accessory, stock up on food or just enjoy the atmosphere at nearby shopping hotspots such as Galeries Lafayette, the Le Bon Marche and the Forum des Halles.

After a long day enjoying Ile Saint Louis, get a good nights sleep at one of the area’s bed-and-breakfasts, hotels or short-stay apartments. Make reservations for the Novotel Paris Les Halles, the Crowne Plaza Paris Republique, or the Grand Hotel des Gobelins.