Le Marais
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Get lost in one of the most charming neighborhoods in Paris, brimming with unique boutiques and stylish art galleries. Besides its vibrant LGBTQIA+ community, Le Marais also has a rich Jewish heritage, with winding streets lined with historic medieval architecture. If you're looking for a night out, head to one of the many gay bars or clubs that the area is known for. Take a walking tour to discover fascinating insights about the neighborhood, or a food tour to have a taste of the area's vibrant culinary scene—travelers say the falafel is some of the best! Visit during the week for fewer crowds and wear comfortable walking shoes to navigate the neighborhood's cobblestone streets. – Tripadvisor
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Neighbourhood: Saint-Gervais
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- Rambuteau • 5 min walk
- Arts et Métiers • 7 min walk
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- Babita D13 contributionsCharming and artsy!The Marais district was so charming! We loved the beautiful architecture, street art, and art studios. We visited the Museé National Picasso and Merci department store and highly recommend both! I do wish we could have spent more time perusing the beautiful boutiques, Place des Vosges, and cute bistros. Next time!Visited October 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 25 October 2023
- RonL40Utica, New York3,633 contributionsWonderful place to windowshop, people watch and strollWhenever we visit Paris, we make certain we spend some part of our time strolling in the Marais. The shops, art boutique and name stores are fun to browse in. And around every corner there is a restaurant or cafe. Great place to enjoy and unwind.Visited November 2023Written 20 November 2023
- LolaLondon, United Kingdom3 contributionsDiscover the Best of ParisLe Marais is the perfect place to explore the best of Paris. From the iconic Notre Dame Cathedral to the amazing designer stores, there is something for everyone. Cafes and restaurants line the streets, offering delicious cuisine and a great atmosphere. With its vibrant and lively atmosphere, Le Marais is the perfect place to spend your day exploring the city.Visited December 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 6 December 2023
- Allison1 contributionBon voyage!Le Marais in Paris is a must-visit for anyone looking to experience the best of the City of Lights. From the delicious boulangeries to the bustling street markets, to the amazing restaurants and unique boutiques, there is something for everyone in this charming neighborhood. Whether you're looking for a quick snack, a romantic dinner, or some shopping, Le Marais has it all. And don't forget to take a stroll through the cobblestone streets to take in the beauty of this historic part of the city.Visited December 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 6 December 2023
- Thomas VOakland, California17,780 contributionsSome of the Best ShoppingThis is a part of town where you will want to spend a lot of time. It is full of history and museums. Developed during the 16th and 17th centuries as a fashionable suburb, carved out of swamps and gardens. Then fashion moved on and it became an immigrant area full of small apartments. Now fashion is back along with some of the best shopping in Paris, plus good food and coffee.Visited December 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 21 January 2024
- Sharon SSummerville, South Carolina1 contributionFabulous, Informative Walking TourWe had a fabulous 2 1/2 hour walking tour in Le Marais with Viator’s tour guide, Ugo. Ugo has a post graduate degree in history and speaks many languages. His love of history really enlivens your tour. He found our interests and focused what we saw and learned based on them. He’s personable, engaging, and very well educated. We are an elderly couple and he paced us at an easy-to-walk rate, incorporating having us sit and learn a couple of times. Having a private tour geared to what interested us was an excellent choice and Ugo made it happen.Visited January 2024Travelled with familyWritten 28 January 2024
- clrohrBotsford, Connecticut99 contributionsEnjoy the Character of ParisWonderful place to have an apartment and enjoy the character of Paris! Every corner has a sidewalk cafe. We were able to walk to the Picasso Museum, the Eli Wiesel park, and the BHV department store. We particularly enjoyed eating at Au Bourguignon du Marais. The Beef Bourguignon was outstanding! Make a reservation if you plan on trying it.Visited May 2024Travelled with friendsWritten 6 May 2024
- Traveler OWashington DC, District of Columbia1,216 contributionsLarge area of old ParisEncompassing a good sized portion of Paris on the right bank, lots to be seen here. Shops, sights, eateries, and loads of history. If visiting for the first time, consider taking a walking or biking tour to see it with an expert, then afterwards tour on your own.Visited November 2023Travelled with familyWritten 31 May 2024
- nancymcKeene, New York50 contributionsLe Marais is perfectThis neighborhood has it all; museums, history and food abound. The young energy and edgy fashions make it a constant feast for the eye. Our apartment was quiet and restful for evenings, yet riveting nightlife is only a block away.Visited September 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten 17 September 2024
- LisaMNUSASaint Paul, Minnesota1,095 contributionsA Charming Parisian NeighborhoodLe Marais is absolutely perfect! Our apartment was right next to the Place des Vosges, and we were surrounded by great restaurants, bakeries, and grocery stores. Plus, there are two free museums just a 2-5 minute walk away. The area is truly beautiful.Visited September 2024Travelled with familyWritten 28 September 2024
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AmeliaJack
Sydney, Australia349 contributions
Aug 2022
Love, love, love Le Marais
Le Marais has everything to offer to those staying in this neighbourhood, or those visiting for the day. From the quirky to cool cafes, restaurants and bars, shopping, the funky galleries, the museums, architecture, history, or just to meander along the streets of Le Marais. The terrain is quite flat so it's easy to walk around the neighbourhood, and it's within walking distance to the River Seine.
Le Marais is such a picturesque neighbourhood, photo opportunities abound everywhere. The cafe and store owners were super friendly, and Le Marais was very comfortable and we felt very safe walking around at any time of the day.
Le Marais is also home to the Victor Hugo Museum and Place des Vosges. The latter being a lovely grassed area to have a picnic and for children to play in.
Absolutely recommend Le Marais.
Le Marais has everything to offer to those staying in this neighbourhood, or those visiting for the day. From the quirky to cool cafes, restaurants and bars, shopping, the funky galleries, the museums, architecture, history, or just to meander along the streets of Le Marais. The terrain is quite flat so it's easy to walk around the neighbourhood, and it's within walking distance to the River Seine.
Le Marais is such a picturesque neighbourhood, photo opportunities abound everywhere. The cafe and store owners were super friendly, and Le Marais was very comfortable and we felt very safe walking around at any time of the day.
Le Marais is also home to the Victor Hugo Museum and Place des Vosges. The latter being a lovely grassed area to have a picnic and for children to play in.
Absolutely recommend Le Marais.
Written 6 March 2023
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bg564
Windhoek, Namibia854 contributions
Oct 2022
Great neighborhood to explore but for our first time we went with a guide who explained the history of Le Marais and why this part of the city wasn't subject to the architecture that is so common in much of Paris. Our guide took us through the small streets and past the famous shop that sold falafels though it was closed the day we visited. Highly recommend spending time in the cafes of Le Marais and taking time to wander.
Written 2 November 2022
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Dimitris L
Sydney, Australia50,924 contributions
Oct 2019
Le Marais is an interesting part of Paris. It actually dates back to the middle ages, and the architecture in some areas is testament to that. There are many cafes and a range of eateries as well as bars and other types of shops. The narrow streets, however, take you back to the times of old.
Written 9 September 2020
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Curt H
Chicago, IL359 contributions
Sept 2021
Le Marais is a very nice area in the heart of Paris in the 3rd Arrondissement.
There is a cool street vibe, with lots of Bakery's and cafe's. We looked at some apartments and a loft there as a potential rental option for a long term stay and found the prices to be fair for the value of the accommodations. There is a great sandwich shop the Caractere de Cochon , that makes delicious ham sandwiches with a wide variety of ham/selections. There are also great shops and boutiques in Le Marais. We visit Paris frequently and have a Youtube Channel "From Paris With Love"
one of our segments, "Where to Eat in Paris" features the Caractere de Cochon in the Le Marais area. Check us out on Youtube...
There is a cool street vibe, with lots of Bakery's and cafe's. We looked at some apartments and a loft there as a potential rental option for a long term stay and found the prices to be fair for the value of the accommodations. There is a great sandwich shop the Caractere de Cochon , that makes delicious ham sandwiches with a wide variety of ham/selections. There are also great shops and boutiques in Le Marais. We visit Paris frequently and have a Youtube Channel "From Paris With Love"
one of our segments, "Where to Eat in Paris" features the Caractere de Cochon in the Le Marais area. Check us out on Youtube...
Written 20 August 2022
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Ag17022000
618 contributions
Nov 2023 • Solo
Montmartre has a real cult of art and the picturesque and a breathtaking view, the Latin Quarter has student life and uphill views of the Pantheon; What does Le Marais have that makes it considered by many to be perhaps the most special of all the neighborhoods in central Paris? Will it be the Place des Vosges, whose much-vaunted charm is fully deserved? Or for the various small museums? In fact, it is difficult to precisely define the charm of this area, which actually has a unique atmosphere. In its narrow streets you can see, more than anywhere else, the charm of even medieval Paris (two wonderful surviving examples of medieval houses are in Rue Miron), formed through a progressive and laborious overlapping of historical eras which, especially in this area, the Housmannian reform she couldn't erase completely. But the neighborhood is heterogeneous, and the narrow alleys alternate with squares and boulevards, and the buildings that reveal an ancient origin in their curves or exposed bricks are flanked by "classic" fully Parisian nineteenth-century creations, and gardens and shades of grey. And then the art that invades all the streets, and the exclusive shops that generously indulge the eye of those walking at dusk, among sinuous curves and geometric perspectives. Not entirely an "ancient neighborhood" (but in part it is), not the only artistic neighborhood, the Marais condenses all these things by fusing them into an unrepeatable synthesis that gives it that unmistakable charm. Seasoning it all with an incredible number of monuments and places to see.
Written 11 November 2023
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Nicolas C
Limassol City, Cyprus921 contributions
July 2021
Le Marais! An amazing area in the centre of Paris which has regained its old times prestige, buzzing from young people, cafes, bars, restaurants etc.
You can pretty much find anything you need, it is considered to be the safest and most inclusive area in Paris, and everything can be reached on foot within 30 minutes max.
Being the upbeat area, means that prices are super high for real estate, even to book a room at a hotel sometimes, but if you have the means to cover the cost, it is worth it.
You can pretty much find anything you need, it is considered to be the safest and most inclusive area in Paris, and everything can be reached on foot within 30 minutes max.
Being the upbeat area, means that prices are super high for real estate, even to book a room at a hotel sometimes, but if you have the means to cover the cost, it is worth it.
Written 19 July 2021
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CK2000
New York City, NY300 contributions
Aug 2022
This is a gem of a neighborhood to wander around. Beautiful small streets with shops lining them, some large plazas and very nice parks. Le Marais is worth a visit or a stroll. It is nice that this area is just north of the Louvre and Jardin de Tullieries, making it a good place to find a cafe or other shop to grab a bite. Well worth some time to explore.
Written 31 August 2022
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BonitaConchita
Lake Country, Canada42 contributions
May 2023 • Couples
This is by far my favorite area of Paris to explore. We arrived at about 9:30 on a Sunday and had the streets mostly to ourselves, following a self guided walking tour from Hotel de Ville to Musee des Arts et Metiers. There are so many historic sites. Musee Carnevelat was a treat. Free and not crowded with a wonderful collection of artifacts spanning the history of Paris. Best croissant of the trip so far at Royal Turenne. We took about 3.5 hours but easily could have spent the whole day
Written 28 May 2023
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Eric L
Jura, France716 contributions
Aug 2023 • Couples
Let yourself be guided by chance through the streets to appreciate the village spirit of this Marais district, which however becomes a little too bohemian for my taste.
And above all, remember to look up; you will have beautiful architectural surprises on the facade.
The only downside in my opinion is that in terms of catering there are too many tourist traps. So beware. For my part, I recommend that you go and eat at the Pharamond broth which is just a stone's throw away, you will not be disappointed (be careful at certain times there are crowds and therefore a bit of a queue, but you will not be disappointed)
And above all, remember to look up; you will have beautiful architectural surprises on the facade.
The only downside in my opinion is that in terms of catering there are too many tourist traps. So beware. For my part, I recommend that you go and eat at the Pharamond broth which is just a stone's throw away, you will not be disappointed (be careful at certain times there are crowds and therefore a bit of a queue, but you will not be disappointed)
Written 16 August 2023
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Babita D
13 contributions
Oct 2023 • Couples
The Marais district was so charming! We loved the beautiful architecture, street art, and art studios. We visited the Museé National Picasso and Merci department store and highly recommend both! I do wish we could have spent more time perusing the beautiful boutiques, Place des Vosges, and cute bistros. Next time!
Written 25 October 2023
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Where would be the main streets for bars and restaurants please ? Thank you 😊
Written 24 November 2021
Hi there, I am bringing my wife over to Paris for the 2nd time and seem to think this area is exactly what we are wanting as my wife loves fancy shops and we both like food and a nice place to have a drink and go to the bar. Is there any specific area within the area that would be walking distance to the shopping streets and bars ? I was looking at the Hôtel Jeanne d'Arc, would this be a good base ? Thank you 😊
Written 22 November 2021
Sandy L
London, United Kingdom
11 contributions
Yes it’s a really lovely area which isn’t too commercial and filled with tourists which is why I loved it so much. A beautiful shop to visit is Merci
Written 23 November 2021
Hi-our first visit to Marais will be in April. Currently, we’ve got a walking tour booked for a Saturday, and I’m wondering if another day of the week might provide a better experience. Are many shops/cafes closed due to the Sabbath in this neighborhood, or are most places open? Thanks in advance.
Written 12 January 2020
Beautiful any day of the week. We just loved the experience of the neighbourhood waking up and seeing the district come to life on a Sunday. A truly Parisian experience. Magnifique.!
Written 14 February 2020
I am looking for a room with 1 double/queen and two twins. Or 3 sleeping units. One for 2 adults and 2 separate beds for adult children. Will this hotel satisfy our needs?
Written 2 January 2020
We are in an air BnB; on Rue Rambuteau
Written 3 January 2020
Hi There, I will be traveling to Paris for few days in September and would like to know where exactly to stay in the Marais? What would be the best metro stop to be in that location? Do you know where i could find a hotel under $130/night that is decent too?
Thank you
Written 15 August 2019
Hi. The Marais is a really old area, mostly left undisturbed by develoment. So hotels are few, and mostly very chic period accomodations. So either go AirB&B, or stay for example in the 9th arondssement. Many nice hotels (relatively speaking of course) in the price range you indicate. It could be fun to pick one in one of the "passages", if they have availalbility. But beware, they usually don't have restaurants. And from there you can reach the Marais in a short metro ride. Conversely, you can do the same by selecting the Bastille area on the other side. More hip and culturally diverse, within a short walk of the Marais. Have fun!
Written 20 August 2019
Риволи, Вы изволили подумать? Этот квартал прямо за магазином BHV
Written 25 June 2019
rossjuliawalker1399
Pacific Paradise, Australia
Can someone recommend a good apartment for 7 people in the Le Mara area
Written 9 March 2019
Check out air bnb, but you may have to go with more than 1 apartment as alaincK27 mentioned big spaces will be pricey. Also the 11th arrondisement borders Le Marais and is less expensive so another possibility.
Written 10 April 2019
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