Ile Aux Cygnes
Ile aux Cygnes is Paris’s man-made island, located near the Eiffel Tower. Named the “Island of Swans,” it was created in 1827 and is famous for hosting one of the seven replicas of the Statue of Liberty in Paris, located at the island’s western end.
Located in the 16th Arrondissement, this Paris island is a great spot for an afternoon stroll along the Seine, enjoying the nice breeze coming from the river
A staircase downstream from the Bir-Hakeim bridge descends onto a long, tree-lined avenue. This constitutes the greater part of the island, which is eleven meters wide. Along the Seine’s right and left banks, the architecture is not the best in the city, so just look ahead towards the Statue of Liberty during your stroll :)).
Ile aux Cygnes is also the departure point for my favorite dinner cruise in Paris, featuring a delicious bistro-style menu and comfortable club-style armchairs, perfectly positioned to enjoy the view of the Seine and your travel companions.
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