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Ile De La Cite Collection (#7)

Welcome to the enchanting Ile de la Cite, a captivating island nestled in the heart of Paris, France

Background imageIle De La Cite Collection: France, Paris, Notre-Dame cathedral, morning

France, Paris, Notre-Dame cathedral, morning
France, Paris, Notre-Dame cathedral, with flying buttress supports, morning

Background imageIle De La Cite Collection: The Sainte-Chapelle Ile De La Cite

The Sainte-Chapelle Ile De La Cite
The Sainte-Chapelle, Ile de la Cite, River Seine, Paris, France, seen here in the 19th century. Built from 1238 -1248, it is of the Rayonnant period of Gothic architecture

Background imageIle De La Cite Collection: Notre-Dame De Paris Ile De La Cite

Notre-Dame De Paris Ile De La Cite
Notre-Dame de Paris, Ile de la Cite, Paris, France, seen here in the 19th century before the addition of the spire. It was built between 1163 and 1345 in the French Gothic architectural style

Background imageIle De La Cite Collection: ERS05620WT016

ERS05620WT016
Notre Dame Cathedral facade in Paris

Background imageIle De La Cite Collection: The Sainte-Chapelle, Ile de la Cite, River Seine, Paris, France, seen here in the 19th century

The Sainte-Chapelle, Ile de la Cite, River Seine, Paris, France, seen here in the 19th century. From L Univers Illustre, published Paris, 1859

Background imageIle De La Cite Collection: Pont des Arts, Paris, France

Pont des Arts, Paris, France

Background imageIle De La Cite Collection: Notre Dame Cathedral & Pont des Arts, Paris, France

Notre Dame Cathedral & Pont des Arts, Paris, France

Background imageIle De La Cite Collection: Stained-glass windows in the upper chapel of Sainte Chapelle, Paris, France

Stained-glass windows in the upper chapel of Sainte Chapelle, Paris, France

Background imageIle De La Cite Collection: Iles De La Cite

Iles De La Cite
A view southwards across the River Seine in Paris, circa 1880. The Ile Saint-Louis is on the left and the Ile de la Cite on the right, with the cathedral of Notre Dame amidst its buildings

Background imageIle De La Cite Collection: River Seine in Paris, 1890s

River Seine in Paris, 1890s
Pont Neuf bridging the Seine to the Ile de la Cite, viewed from near the Louvre, Paris, 1890s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Background imageIle De La Cite Collection: View from the Notre Dame Cathedral, Paris, France

View from the Notre Dame Cathedral, Paris, France

Background imageIle De La Cite Collection: Conciergerie, Paris, France

Conciergerie, Paris, France

Background imageIle De La Cite Collection: Notre Dame Cathedral, Paris, France

Notre Dame Cathedral, Paris, France

Background imageIle De La Cite Collection: The famous cathedral of Notre Dame in Paris with the Bouquinistes in the foreground

The famous cathedral of Notre Dame in Paris with the Bouquinistes in the foreground, Paris

Background imageIle De La Cite Collection: Europe, France, Paris. Votive Candles, Notre Dame Cathedral

Europe, France, Paris. Votive Candles, Notre Dame Cathedral
France, Paris. Votive Candles, Notre Dame Cathedral

Background imageIle De La Cite Collection: Ile de la Cite and Seine river, Paris, France

Ile de la Cite and Seine river, Paris, France
Tonnaja Travel Photography, 537081953

Background imageIle De La Cite Collection: Notre Dame In Paris, France

Notre Dame In Paris, France
The Notre Dame De Paris

Background imageIle De La Cite Collection: Paris, 1923 (w / c)

Paris, 1923 (w / c)
BAL87337 Paris, 1923 (w/c) by Signac, Paul (1863-1935); 24.5x41 cm; Private Collection; French, out of copyright

Background imageIle De La Cite Collection: The Vert Galant (oil on canvas)

The Vert Galant (oil on canvas)
XIR430509 The Vert Galant (oil on canvas) by Noel, Alexandre Jean (1752-1834); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

Background imageIle De La Cite Collection: The Louvre Grande Galerie, view of Paris from the Barbier bridge, c. 1640 (oil on wood)

The Louvre Grande Galerie, view of Paris from the Barbier bridge, c. 1640 (oil on wood)
XIR417043 The Louvre Grande Galerie, view of Paris from the Barbier bridge, c.1640 (oil on wood) by Verwer, Abraham de (b.c.1585-1650); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Background imageIle De La Cite Collection: Modern Paris: The Pont Neuf, 1845 (engraving)

Modern Paris: The Pont Neuf, 1845 (engraving)
XJF314380 Modern Paris: The Pont Neuf, 1845 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Background imageIle De La Cite Collection: Paris c. 1610, 19th century copy of a 17th century manuscript, from French Pictures by Rev

Paris c. 1610, 19th century copy of a 17th century manuscript, from French Pictures by Rev
KW468219 Paris c.1610, 19th century copy of a 17th century manuscript, from French Pictures by Rev. Samuel G. Green, published 1878 (litho) by French School

Background imageIle De La Cite Collection: Perspective View of Paris, facsimile of a copperplate by Leonard Gaultier (1561-1641) 1607

Perspective View of Paris, facsimile of a copperplate by Leonard Gaultier (1561-1641) 1607
KW260684 Perspective View of Paris, facsimile of a copperplate by Leonard Gaultier (1561-1641) 1607, from Le Moyen Age et La Renaissance by Paul Lacroix (1806-84) published 1847 (litho)

Background imageIle De La Cite Collection: The Pont au Change and the Conciergerie, Paris, 1837 (w / c on paper)

The Pont au Change and the Conciergerie, Paris, 1837 (w / c on paper)
XYC254485 The Pont au Change and the Conciergerie, Paris, 1837 (w/c on paper) by Redgrave, Richard (1804-88); 20.6x30.8 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection, USA; English

Background imageIle De La Cite Collection: Notre-Dame de Paris (oil on canvas)

Notre-Dame de Paris (oil on canvas)
XIR238663 Notre-Dame de Paris (oil on canvas) by Daumier, Honore (1808-79); Musee Calvet, Avignon, France; (add.info.: illustration for novel by Victor Hugo (1802-85); ); French, out of copyright

Background imageIle De La Cite Collection: The Populace Besieging Notre-Dame (pen & ink and gouache on paper)

The Populace Besieging Notre-Dame (pen & ink and gouache on paper)
XIR229969 The Populace Besieging Notre-Dame (pen & ink and gouache on paper) by Chifflart, Francois Nicolas (1825-1901); Maison de Victor Hugo, Paris

Background imageIle De La Cite Collection: Interior view of the entrance room at the Conciergerie Prison, engraved by Alphonse Urruty

Interior view of the entrance room at the Conciergerie Prison, engraved by Alphonse Urruty
XIR224807 Interior view of the entrance room at the Conciergerie Prison, engraved by Alphonse Urruty (1800-70) c.1831 (litho) (b/w photo) by Collard (19th century) (after); Bibliotheque Nationale

Background imageIle De La Cite Collection: View of the Mens Yard at the Conciergerie Prison, engraved by Alphonse Urruty (1800-70) c

View of the Mens Yard at the Conciergerie Prison, engraved by Alphonse Urruty (1800-70) c
XIR224806 View of the Mens Yard at the Conciergerie Prison, engraved by Alphonse Urruty (1800-70) c.1831 (litho) (b/w photo) by Collard (19th century) (after); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Background imageIle De La Cite Collection: Notre Dame from the Quai St. Bernard (colour litho)

Notre Dame from the Quai St. Bernard (colour litho)
XIR182153 Notre Dame from the Quai St. Bernard (colour litho) by Boys, Thomas Shotter (1803-74); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris, France; English, out of copyright

Background imageIle De La Cite Collection: View of the Pont Neuf and the Isle du Palais, Paris (engraving) (b / w photo)

View of the Pont Neuf and the Isle du Palais, Paris (engraving) (b / w photo)
XIR180007 View of the Pont Neuf and the Isle du Palais, Paris (engraving) (b/w photo) by Silvestre, Israel, the Younger (1621-91); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

Background imageIle De La Cite Collection: Notre Dame, Paris (w / c on paper)

Notre Dame, Paris (w / c on paper)
XYC172884 Notre Dame, Paris (w/c on paper) by Boys, Thomas Shotter (1803-74); 15.9x21.3 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection, USA; English, out of copyright

Background imageIle De La Cite Collection: Procession of the Holy League in 1590 (oil on panel)

Procession of the Holy League in 1590 (oil on panel)
XIR172290 Procession of the Holy League in 1590 (oil on panel) by Bunel, Francois (c.1522-c.1599) (circle of); 42x55 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Valenciennes, France; French, out of copyright

Background imageIle De La Cite Collection: View of the Bridge and Quai de la Tournelle, c. 1645 (oil on canvas)

View of the Bridge and Quai de la Tournelle, c. 1645 (oil on canvas)
XIR167349 View of the Bridge and Quai de la Tournelle, c.1645 (oil on canvas) by Matham, Theodor (1606-76) (attr. to); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Background imageIle De La Cite Collection: Shepherd with flock and bathers in the River Seine (detail of 216104) (oil on canvas)

Shepherd with flock and bathers in the River Seine (detail of 216104) (oil on canvas)
XIR166001 Shepherd with flock and bathers in the River Seine (detail of 216104) (oil on canvas) by French School, (16th century); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Background imageIle De La Cite Collection: Birds Eye Plan of Paris, 1615 (engraving)

Birds Eye Plan of Paris, 1615 (engraving)
XIR158159 Birds Eye Plan of Paris, 1615 (engraving) by Merian, Matthaus, the Elder (1593-1650); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; (add.info.: at time of Louis XIII; vue d oiseau); Swiss

Background imageIle De La Cite Collection: Plan of Paris, known as the Plan de Turgot, engraved by Claude Lucas, 1734-39

Plan of Paris, known as the Plan de Turgot, engraved by Claude Lucas, 1734-39
XIR158153 Plan of Paris, known as the Plan de Turgot, engraved by Claude Lucas, 1734-39 (engraving) (b/w photo) (detail) by Bretez, Louis (18th century) (after); Private Collection; French

Background imageIle De La Cite Collection: Lutetia or the first plan of Paris, taken from Caesar, Strabo, Emperor Julian

Lutetia or the first plan of Paris, taken from Caesar, Strabo, Emperor Julian
XIR158152 Lutetia or the first plan of Paris, taken from Caesar, Strabo, Emperor Julian and Ammianus Marcellinus, 1705 (engraving) (b/w photo) by French School

Background imageIle De La Cite Collection: Notre-Dame from the Quai de la Tournelle, 1852 (oil on canvas)

Notre-Dame from the Quai de la Tournelle, 1852 (oil on canvas)
XIR157739 Notre-Dame from the Quai de la Tournelle, 1852 (oil on canvas) by Jongkind, Johan-Barthold (1819-91); 27x40.5 cm; Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee du Petit-Palais, France; Dutch

Background imageIle De La Cite Collection: St. Genevieve (oil on canvas)

St. Genevieve (oil on canvas)
XIR153961 St. Genevieve (oil on canvas) by French School, (17th century); 111x155 cm; Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

Background imageIle De La Cite Collection: View of the Womens Yard at the Conciergerie Prison, engraved by Alphonse Urruty (1800-70) c

View of the Womens Yard at the Conciergerie Prison, engraved by Alphonse Urruty (1800-70) c
XIR149588 View of the Womens Yard at the Conciergerie Prison, engraved by Alphonse Urruty (1800-70) c.1831 (litho) (b/w photo) by Collard (19th century) (after); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Background imageIle De La Cite Collection: Procession of the Holy League on the Place de Greve, leaving the Saint-Jean Arch

Procession of the Holy League on the Place de Greve, leaving the Saint-Jean Arch
XIR138656 Procession of the Holy League on the Place de GrAšve, leaving the Saint-Jean Arch, Paris, 1590-3 (oil on canvas) by French School, (16th century); 100 x 212 cm; Musee de la Ville de Paris

Background imageIle De La Cite Collection: Illumination of Notre Dame to Celebrate the Election of Prince Louis-Napoleon Bonaparte

Illumination of Notre Dame to Celebrate the Election of Prince Louis-Napoleon Bonaparte
XIR216108 Illumination of Notre Dame to Celebrate the Election of Prince Louis-Napoleon Bonaparte (1808-73) to the Republic, after 1850 (oil on canvas) by Champin

Background imageIle De La Cite Collection: Scene Galante at the Gates of Paris (oil on canvas)

Scene Galante at the Gates of Paris (oil on canvas)
XIR216104 Scene Galante at the Gates of Paris (oil on canvas) by Flemish School, (16th century); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris, France; Flemish, out of copyright

Background imageIle De La Cite Collection: Notre Dame de Paris, c. 1900 (oil on canvas)

Notre Dame de Paris, c. 1900 (oil on canvas)
BAL211605 Notre Dame de Paris, c.1900 (oil on canvas) by Raffaelli, Jean Francois (1850-1924); 63.5x81 cm; Private Collection; Courtesy of Thomas Brod and Patrick Pilkington; French, out of copyright




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Welcome to the enchanting Ile de la Cite, a captivating island nestled in the heart of Paris, France. This picturesque destination is home to some of Europe's most iconic landmarks and offers a glimpse into the rich history and architectural wonders that define this magnificent city. As you wander through the cobbled streets, your eyes are immediately drawn to the mesmerizing Gargoyle of Notre Dame Cathedral. Perched high above, these mythical creatures guard over the city with their imposing presence, adding an air of mystery and intrigue. Venturing further, you find yourself standing before the majestic door arches adorned with intricately carved saints at Notre Dame Cathedral. Each saint tells its own story, inviting you to delve deeper into their significance within French culture and religious heritage. The vibrant energy comes alive as you pass by charming cafes where locals gather for lively conversations over steaming cups of coffee. Join them outside on sun-kissed terraces and immerse yourself in the authentic Parisian atmosphere that permeates every corner. No visit would be complete without marveling at Notre Dame de Paris itself - a true masterpiece that has stood tall since medieval times. Its grandeur is awe-inspiring; its intricate details leave you breathless as you explore both inside and out. Gazing up towards heaven from Sainte Chapelle chapel, built in the 13th century, your eyes are captivated by stained-glass windows illuminating stories from biblical times. The kaleidoscope of colors dances across your face as sunlight filters through each pane - truly a sight not to be missed. Crossing Pont des Arts bridge allows for breathtaking views encompassing both Notre Dame Cathedral and Ile de la Cite itself. As gentle waves flow beneath your feet, take a moment to soak in this harmonious blend of nature's beauty intertwined with man-made splendor.