The route
From the hotel, go down rue Saint-Antoine towards Saint-Paul, then turn south to the Seine. Cross Pont Marie, one of the oldest bridges in Paris (17th century), onto Île Saint-Louis. Then follow rue Saint-Louis-en-l'Île, its shops and façades, to the end of the island.
Île Saint-Louis
This tiny island is calm and elegant, built in the 17th century with perfectly aligned stone mansions. It is also famous for its ice cream parlours: a break here is a classic of the walk.
Notre-Dame and Île de la Cité
Cross Pont Saint-Louis onto Île de la Cité and Notre-Dame is in front of you. The cathedral reopened to visitors in December 2024 after the fire of April 2019. Walk around it to see the flying buttresses from the Seine side, and the garden behind. Sainte-Chapelle and the Conciergerie are close by.
Going on to the Louvre
The Louvre is also under 20 minutes' walk from the hotel (<20 min), along the Seine or via rue de Rivoli. Together, Notre-Dame and the Louvre make an ideal full-day outing from your base in Le Marais.
Good to know. For Notre-Dame and Sainte-Chapelle, check current access conditions and book ahead where possible. Opening hours and prices change: check each venue's official website before you go.
Frequently asked questions
Can I walk to Notre-Dame from the hotel?
Yes, in under 20 minutes, via Île Saint-Louis.