Parisians

Hotel Dieu (Hospital)

Commercial Registry Court

Police Prefecture

Palais du Justic

Rue des Ursins

The North-East corner of the Ile de la Cite does still retain its high density medieval street plan, but there are still relatively few shops and cafés that might attract normal Parisians to the island.

From my research and site visit i proposed that a key issue was the Parvis itself and the use of this space. Currently the cathedrals 12 million visitors dominate the square, queuing is unordered and the large space feels uncomfortably large and empty of anything other than people

My proposal utilises the Archaeological Crpyt Museum under the Parvis, expanding this and channelling tourists under the Parvis and up into the cathedral. Better tourist management I feel will enable the spaces to be enjoyed by other people and reduce the overwhelming tourist presence on the island.