Cité: The Historic Heart of Paris. The ‘Ile de la Cité is home to three iconic world-famous medieval masterpieces – Notre Dame Cathedral, Saint-Chapelle and the Conciergerie, but it’s also the birthplace of Paris. 2,300 years ago, a small settlement began here, and the rest is history! Kande and Lenn have often wandered the streets of this lovely island, and their “must do advice”- stand at a bistro counter and have an espresso every few hours… to feel like a real Parisian.