Marais: the lively neighborhood of Paris

Marais - 3th & 4th arrondissement

Place des Vosges, Paris

On the right bank of the River Seine you will find the Marais, the neighborhood where once lived mostly Jews and what is now known for its many friperies (Vintage stores), small specialty shops and unique fashion boutiques. Behind the facades of the classical buildings go surprisingly hip and modern restaurants, bars, cafes and art galleries hidden. On the street you see any of several street artists. Who will get hungry during the discovery, visit the cozy Jewish restaurant Chez Marianne. Parisians also argue that is served here the most delicious falafel of the city!

Le Marais is the one of the most fashionable districts of Paris
Full of quaint shops, historic buildings, restaurants and trendy bars. This district is therefore a must for tourists with charming old streets, a lively nightlife, culture and history. Marais has many good hotels in all price ranges. The trendy design and fashion-designer boutiques in the district have given the Marais its trendy reputation.  A pleasant place to stroll around because several main streets such as the rue des Rosiers are pedestrianized whilst the rue des Francs-Bourgeois and rue du Temple are closed to motorized traffic on sundays.
Rue de Rivoli is one of the most famous shopping streets of Paris, with numerous shops of world famous brands.

The Rivoli street is one of the longest of Paris 

From Saint Paul Metro Station, in the 4th area, goes through the Hôtel de Ville and crosses the 1st district, passing along the Louvre and the Jardin des Tuileries. The area offers numerous at shops or original designers and is certainly one of the oldest and most typical places of the capital. Have a walk around, Tuileries is full of touristy shops with souvenirs, all along the beautiful buildings with arches.

Tip: Visit The Place des Vosges, the oldest square in Paris and maybe one of the most beautiful squares in Europe.

Things to see in the Marais district

Carnavalet Museum

Le Carreau du Temple

Centre Pompidou

Hôtel de Sens

Hôtel de Ville

Mémorial de la Shoah

Musée Picasso

Place de la Bastille

Place de la République