Le Marais

One of the oldest areas in Paris with beautiful grand town houses and museums. It golden age started to decline in the 18th century. It is very lively now with many shops opened on Sundays. The Place des Vosges is one of the most beautiful in Paris. The Musée Carnavalet tells the history of Paris…Read more

Very hip area in Paris. It would be the equivalent of Soho in New York City. The lower part of the neighborhood is more touristy with high end boutiques while the upper area has great restaurants and fun to walk around during the day. I recommend walking down Rue de Bretagne which is my favorite…Read more

Le Marais is the closest you will get to the feel of medieval Paris and has more pre-revolutionary buildings and streets left intact than any other area in Paris.

One advice : do not make plans and follow your instinct from beautiful architecture, to fashion shop or little garden for a peaceful rest.

The Marais takes its name from an ancient marshy area occupied since the 12th century. Today, this historic district is one of the most visited in the capital, for the heritage treasures it shelters and the atmosphere it exudes. This district forms a triangle delimited by the squares of the…Read more