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What would be the best way to describe Ile St-Louis, one of the two islands in the middle of the Seine?  Compared to the neighboring Ile de la Cité where people flock to see many famous sights such as Notre-Dame, Ile St-Louis is mostly residential.  Cross any bridge that connects to this island, and we are in a surprisingly quaint neighborhood with not many tourists.   Elegant buildings, tree-lined streets, a view of boats on the Seine, small cafés and restaurants, and a really good ice cream shop… This island is like a pearl for its quiet beauty.

I was intrigued by the name of this popular café, Lutetia.  It’s a name of an ancient town built on the Ile de la Cité in the pre-Roman era.   It wouldn't be a bad idea to sit here, near the birthplace of Paris, to think how things were when Paris was a Roman city.  Here's a link to a website for a tour of Lutetia and more interesting facts about the old Paris.

Paris (#5) - Ile St-Louis

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Media: Original watercolor on paper
Image Size: 8.25 x 11.5 in. (on 9 x 12 in. paper)
Mat/Frame: No
Purchase: Sold