Nearby Attractions

Being at the center of Paris the islands is in once sense near to all parisian attractions, but some are perhaps closer than others. If you are planning an itinerary that invovles walking to and from the island then here are a few key things to watch out for.

Fontaine Stravinsky – Just north of the island is this interesting fountain in a small square.

Centre Georges Pompidou – Beyond the fountin is the Pompidur Centre, known internationally for its ground breaking architecture.

Musée de Cluny - This National Museum of the Middle Ages contains all kind of interesting items from this iomportatn period in French history. Open every day except Tuesday.

Panthéon – South of the river is this important building, originally a church and now a secular mausoleum with the remains of many important French citizens.