Copyright & Legal Information Île de la Cité France

This page outlines the copyright, legal policies, and intellectual property guidelines for Île-de-la-Cité France. We are committed to respecting intellectual property rights while providing valuable information to travelers exploring this historic heart of Paris.

Website Content Copyright

Original Content: All original text, articles, guides, and editorial content on Île-de-la-Cité France are protected by copyright © 2013-2025. This includes our comprehensive travel guides, restaurant reviews, historical insights, and practical visitor information.

Permitted Use: Visitors may quote brief excerpts for educational, journalistic, or review purposes with proper attribution to "Île-de-la-Cité France" and a link to the relevant page. Commercial reproduction requires explicit written permission.

Travel Planning: Content may be printed or saved for personal travel planning purposes. Redistribution, republication, or commercial use without permission is prohibited.

Photography and Image Rights

Gallery Images: Images displayed on our Gallery page are sourced from Flickr and other photography platforms. Each image retains its original copyright and licensing terms. Click through to the source for detailed usage rights and photographer attribution.

Editorial Images: Photographs used throughout our editorial content are either owned by Île-de-la-Cité France, licensed for use, or utilized under Creative Commons licensing as detailed in our credits page.

Historic Maps and Documents: Historical maps and archival materials are used under fair use provisions for educational purposes or are in the public domain due to their age.

Third-Party Content and Links

External Links: Links to external websites, including restaurant websites, attraction booking pages, and transportation resources, are provided for visitor convenience. These sites maintain their own copyright and privacy policies.

Embedded Content: Maps, booking widgets, and social media embeds are governed by their respective platforms' terms of service (Google Maps, Flickr, etc.).

Trademark Acknowledgments

References to Notre-Dame Cathedral, Sainte-Chapelle, and other attractions are used factually for informational purposes. Business names, hotel names, and restaurant names are trademarks of their respective owners and are used in editorial context only.

Content Attribution and Sources

Our travel guides incorporate information from official tourism sources, verified business listings, and authoritative cultural institutions. We strive to provide accurate, up-to-date information while respecting source attribution requirements.

Research Sources: Content draws from official Paris tourism boards, UNESCO World Heritage documentation, museum publications, and verified business information. Specific attribution is provided where required.

User-Generated Content

Comments, reviews, or other user-contributed content submitted to Île-de-la-Cité France grant us non-exclusive rights to use such content for site improvement and community building while respecting the contributor's original ownership.

Copyright Compliance

If you believe any content on this site infringes your copyright, please contact us through our contact page with specific details including:

• Identification of the copyrighted work
• Location of the allegedly infringing content
• Your contact information and relationship to the copyright
• A statement of good faith belief regarding the unauthorized use

We will promptly investigate and address legitimate copyright concerns in accordance with applicable law.

Last Updated: January 2025