what part of paris is notre dame in
Île de la Cité The Île de la Cité remains the heart of Paris. All road distances in France are calculated from the 0 km point located in the Place du Parvis de Notre-Dame, the square facing Notre-Dame's pair of western towers.[citation needed]
5th arrondissement of Paris As part of the Latin Quarter, the 5th arrondissement is known for its high concentration of educational and research establishments.