ILE DE LA CITE, ILE SAINT LOUIS Though Ile Saint Louis hosts no remarquable monuments, it can be considered as one of the most pleasant places for a stroll. It has retained the charm of past centuries as well as authenticity. Noted for its provincial calm, somptuous mansions (built between 1627 and 1664) and quaint shops; the island is one of the main attactions for Parisians. Notre-Dame Cathedral : Place du parvis de Notre-Dame, 4th; phone : 42 34 56 10 - oopen mon-Fri, Sun 8am-6.45pm; Sat 8am-12.30pm, 2-6.45pm Sainte-Chapelle : 4, bd du Palais, 1st; phone : 43 54 30 09 - open Oct-Mar daily 10am-5pm; Apr-Sep daily 9.30am-6.30pm. Conciergerie : 1, quai de l'Horloge, 1st; phone : 43 54 30 06 - open daily 10am-6pm.