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Point Zero of the Roads of France
CultureVisit: ~15 min
A bronze medallion with a compass rose set into the esplanade of Notre-Dame (Île de la Cité), placed in 1924 as kilometre zero from which distances on French roads are measured. A stone slab is engraved "Point zéro des routes de France". It was removed in 1966 and returned to its place in 1972.
Add it to your trip on Wanloria →Things to do at Point Zero of the Roads of France: 2 missions
- Find kilometre zero on the esplanadeFind the medallion in the ground, about fifty metres from the cathedral, and photograph the compass rose and the inscription.
- Stand on the zero pointStand on the medallion with the cathedral behind you and take a photo from below.
Near Point Zero of the Roads of France
Archaeological Crypt of the Île de la Cité52 m awayCharlemagne et ses leudes54 m awayPont au Double106 m awayNotre-Dame Cathedral106 m awayShakespeare and Company168 m awaySquare René-Viviani169 m away
Frequently asked questions
How much time do you need for Point Zero of the Roads of France?
Allow about 15 min for the visit.