A Stroll Through More of The Marais, Paris, France
The Place des Vosges must be one of the most beautiful corners of this beautiful city. Like the Place Dauphine it owes its existence to the city planning ambitions of Henri IV. It was laid out as an elegant residential square where the upper echelons of Parisian society could live and socialise. Much has changed since then, not least due to the Revolution, but it remains as elegant as ever.
We had some unfinished business in the Marais. Last year we had spent our last morning here. But the deadline of an afternoon train home meant that we only covered part of the area, one of my favourites in Paris. So this year we returned to fill in the gaps.
This should make a pleasant Monday Walk for Jo. And as Paris is my favourite city, a gentle stroll here is the perfect way to recharge my batteries, on our now-annual visit. So I’m also sharing this with Egidio, guest host for this week’s Lens Artists challenge.
We started our walk at the Chemin Vert Metro station and started to stroll towards the Place des Vosges.
We sat for some time over a cold drink in one of the square’s cafés. You pay a small premium here I suspect but it was worth it for the cool shade of the arcade and lovely views of the trees and street activity. A great spot to unwind! ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
We had some unfinished business in the Marais. Last year we had spent our last morning here. But the deadline of an afternoon train home meant that we only covered part of the area, one of my favourites in Paris. So this year we returned to fill in the gaps.
This should make a pleasant Monday Walk for Jo. And as Paris is my favourite city, a gentle stroll here is the perfect way to recharge my batteries, on our now-annual visit. So I’m also sharing this with Egidio, guest host for this week’s Lens Artists challenge.
We started our walk at the Chemin Vert Metro station and started to stroll towards the Place des Vosges.
We sat for some time over a cold drink in one of the square’s cafés. You pay a small premium here I suspect but it was worth it for the cool shade of the arcade and lovely views of the trees and street activity. A great spot to unwind! ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
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Guide Name: A Stroll Through More of The Marais
Guide Location: France » Paris
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Insider Tips)
Author: Sarah Wilkie
Read it on Author's Website: https://www.toonsarah-travels.blog/a-stroll-through-more-of-the-marais/
Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:
Guide Location: France » Paris
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Insider Tips)
Author: Sarah Wilkie
Read it on Author's Website: https://www.toonsarah-travels.blog/a-stroll-through-more-of-the-marais/
Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:
- Place des Vosges
- Place Dauphine
- Chemin Vert Metro station
- Rue de Birague
- Rue Saint-Antoine
- Place Catherine
- church of Saint-Paul et Saint-Louis
- Les Invalides
- Rue de Rosiers
- Jardin des Rosiers Joseph Migneret
- Le Voltigeur
- Rue du Vieux Temple
- Cirque d’Hiver Bouglione
- Filles du Calvaire
- Berthillon ice cream
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