City: Ile-de-France
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Île-de-France (English: /ˌiːl də ˈfrɑːns/, French: [il də fʁɑ̃s] ( listen), "Island of France"), also known as the région parisienne ("Parisian Region"), is one of the 18 regions of France and includes the city of Paris. It covers 12,012 square kilometres (4,638 square miles) and has its own regional council and president. It has a population of 12,005,077 as of January 2014, equivalent to 18.2% of the population of France.
Restaurants in Ile-de-France
1. Saint Germain des Pres Quarter
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4.5 based on 6,805 reviews
Reviewed By ChristopherC4678 - Berlin, Germany
The beautiful church portrayed here worth a visit and a period of rest and contemplation once within.This district has so many surprising artisan and creative addresses.I spent a part of several days 'discovering' one after another, Paris at its most beguiling!
2. Eglise Notre-Dame de Versailles
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4.5 based on 229 reviews
Reviewed By Malone7 - South Africa, null
An amazing church. A must see. I loved the peace, the art the statues of Saints and the beautiful altar. Enjoyed praying and sitting in such a special church
3. Skit du Saint-Esprit
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4.5 based on 7 reviews
4. Basilica Cathedral of Saint-Denis
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4.5 based on 1,425 reviews
The earliest masterpiece of French Gothic architecture, a royal abbey and major pilgrimage site in the Middle Ages, the Basilica Cathedral assumed its principal role as the burial place for the kings of France as early as the 6th century. Despite being ransacked during the Revolution, the basilica houses over seventy royal tombs including those of Dagobert, François I, Catherine de Medicis and Louis XVI. Open: > 1st April to 30th September: Monday to Saturday: from 10 a.m. to 6.15 p.m. ; Sunday: from noon to 6.15 p.m. > 1st October to 31st March: Monday to Saturday: from 10 a.m. to 5.15 p.m. ; Sunday: from noon to 5.15 p.m. Last admission 30 minutes before closing time. Closed: > 1st January, 1st May and 25th December. > During some masses. Admission fees: Adults : 7,5€; Concessions (18 to 25) = 4,50 €; Free admission: minors under 18*; Free admission: 18-25 years old* (citizens of one of the 27 countries of the EU or are non-European permanent residents of France) * excluding school groups
Reviewed By 998fredm - Summerville, United States
The Basilica Cathedral of Saint-Denis, the burial place for the kings of France as early as the 6th century, is a magnificent architectural structure that has great historical significance and typifies the beauty of Paris' many churches. A visit does take one back in history and provides a sense of peace and tranquility. Truly a must visit for those who appreciate fine architecture, French history, and the beauty of Paris churches.
5. The Royal Chapel
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4.5 based on 519 reviews
Reviewed By sanjib_duttagupta - Kolkata (Calcutta), India
A grand architecture commensurate with the palace grandeur, this chapel looks every bit of the royal usage at one point of time.
