Notre-Dame and Île Saint-Louis
Photo guide and photographers
The cathedral, the bridges of the Île de la Cité and the quiet quays of the Île Saint-Louis: the historic heart of Paris.
- Best time
- Sunrise or blue hour
- Getting there
- Métro Cité, line 4, or Saint-Michel, RER B and C
- Crowds
- Busy around the cathedral, calm on the Île Saint-Louis
Plan your session
Notre-Dame, restored and reopened, rises again over the Seine. The best views are often from across the water: from the Pont de l’Archevêché, the Left Bank quays or the tip of the Île Saint-Louis.
The Île Saint-Louis next door feels like a village, with stone quays, old doors and small bridges, perfect for an intimate, romantic walk.
2 photographers shoot here
About this spot
Where are the best views of Notre-Dame?
From the Seine quays on the Left Bank, the Pont de l’Archevêché and the tip of the Île Saint-Louis.
Can we combine it with other spots?
Easily: the Île Saint-Louis, the Latin Quarter and Saint-Germain-des-Prés are all close by.
