The Marais used to be a swamp but it has come a long way over the centuries since then. It's now one of the most interesting districts of Paris with museums, some excellent hotels and more trendy eateries than you can poke a stick at. And you are just a short metro ride from all the major tourist attractions. More

Quite a nice area of Paris with lots of eating places and streets to stroll along in the evening for a spot of window shopping. More

This is the place to stay for the happenin' local scene--tons of bars and restaurants, and even though it is the gay district, hetro couples like us felt perfectly integrated. More

We were extremely lucky to go on a a 3 hour walking tour with Reb Tom who is is an American who has been living in Paris for 20 years and is the Rabbi for a Liberal Congregation in Paris. The tour focused on the history of the Jewish Community in Paris. He is a wonderful person and had a... More

just being in this area is magical. Step back in time re: architecture, step into the future re: shop interiors and fashion! More

If you have sufficient time to explore the not-super-touristy part of Paris, I highly recommend visiting this area. As a shopaholic this is one of my favourite districts in Paris. There are a lot of independent shops that sell goods with a character. One of my favourites is an independent store owned by a stylish lady who married an Englishman... More

On the recommendation of a Parisian we visited this area on a Sunday afternoon. It is a quaint area with narrow streets – most without traffic, and smaller buildings. Unlike other parts of the city on Sundays, most shops are opened. There is a Jewish sector where you can buy falafel although being very popular you need to queque. It... More

This is such a neat neighborhood and so representative of what I loved about Paris. There are lots of great, unique shops, the restaurant we ate at was excellent and I loved the feeling that everyone knew everyone and we were visiting their home. This is an area I'd like to spend more time in if I'm lucky enough to... More

This area has it all! Great restaurants and lots of them. Add shops of all sizes and price ranges and you can keep yourself busy for a long weekend. More