City: Ile-de-France
Top Things to do in Ile-de-France
Top Hotels in Ile-de-France
6 Islands in Ile-de-France That You Shouldn't Miss
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. Ile Saint-Louis
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 4,780 reviews
Cobble-stoned neighborhood featuring quiet shops, cafes and bistros.
Reviewed By Darren_C_Thomas - Brisbane, Australia
Ile Saint-Louis is one of 2 islands in the middle of the Seine. Its streets are filled with 17th and 18th century architecture with lots of quaint shops, cafes and restaurants. The island is quite small and easily walk-able and a must for anyone visiting Paris
2. Ile de la Cite
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 5,310 reviews
Reviewed By Johnnythemanatee - Penetanguishene, Canada
The historical heart of Paris has much to commend it: the splendor of both Notre Dame de Paris and the Ste Chapelle, and the medieval Conciergerie with its captivating exterior and fascinating interior being the obvious highlights. But there are other wonderful treasures and diversions: the Pont-Neuf, the oldest bridge in Paris with the statue of the ever popular King Henry IV astride his horse; the quaint Place de la Dauphine, a lovely if somewhat pricey place to enjoy a Parisian lunch; the Place de Vert Galant, peaceful today but remembered for it being the place where the head of the Knights Templar order was burned at the stake in the early 14th century (today you can board a Seine river cruise boat at the foot of the stairs leading back up to street level); the disturbing and evocative memorial of the deportation of the Jews at the very easterly tip of the island behind Notre Dame. By the time you climb the tower of the Notre Dame cathedral, pay a worthwhile visit to its crypt, nose around in the inevitable souvenir shops, take advantage of countless photo ops and enjoy one or two of the memorable views from any one of the bridges accessing the island, you will find that your day on the Ile de la Cite was complete and rewarding.
3. Parc de L'ile Saint Germain
4. Ile des Cygnes (Isle of the Swans)
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 130 reviews
This man-made island was formed in 1827 to protect the port of Grenelle.
Reviewed By scouse1941
Metro to Bir Hakim station and then brave the traffic to walk along the bridge to the steps that lead down to this man made island. It was a glorious morning and there was quite a lot of activity. I was surprised by the three wedding groups who were having photographs taken on the small abutment that is one end of the island. It's a fair walk and I also noticed a few back-packers who had used the benches as an AirB&B. At the Monument end there was mixed use activity. One gentlemen was fishing, another group were using the exercise equipment that was located in a designated zone. At the end of the Island is the scaled Lady Liberty, a gift or, if you're a Seinfeld fan, a re-gift to France from the United States. It is impressive and though a little off the beaten tourist path, worth a visit. Actually, if you are visiting the Eiffel Tower, it's not that far to walk. The Metro Bir Hakim will take you back into the core,
