The Marais, Paris: A Guide to the 4th Arrondissement, Paris, France
Whenever speaking of Paris, the Marais seems to be a word that hangs on everyone’s lips - sounding like a mysterious, trendy and maze-like area. That is exactly what the neighbourhood offers, with cobbled-stoned streets leading to hidden courtyards and secret squares. Because of this, I believe that the Marais truly captures what the city is all about: bohemian, romantic and secretive - a bit like a Paris within Paris.
In terms of arrondissements, the Marais is both in the 3rd and the 4th - and so you may also want to look at our guide to the 3rd arrondissement.
It has absolutely everything you could possibly dream of, from charming little restaurants to trendy shops, to hidden gardens and historic house museums … everyone will find something to do or to see in Paris’ 4th arrondissement!
So let’s take a look at our guide to the Marais, the 4th arrondissement of Paris and where to visit, eat and stay.
Located on the right bank of the Seine, the Marais feels both intimate and infinite, with some of the most iconic views of Paris, including the impressive Hôtel de Ville, the intimate Place des Vosges, and the quaint Île Saint-Louis, filled with galleries, small boutiques and coffee shops. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
In terms of arrondissements, the Marais is both in the 3rd and the 4th - and so you may also want to look at our guide to the 3rd arrondissement.
It has absolutely everything you could possibly dream of, from charming little restaurants to trendy shops, to hidden gardens and historic house museums … everyone will find something to do or to see in Paris’ 4th arrondissement!
So let’s take a look at our guide to the Marais, the 4th arrondissement of Paris and where to visit, eat and stay.
Located on the right bank of the Seine, the Marais feels both intimate and infinite, with some of the most iconic views of Paris, including the impressive Hôtel de Ville, the intimate Place des Vosges, and the quaint Île Saint-Louis, filled with galleries, small boutiques and coffee shops. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
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Guide Name: The Marais, Paris: A Guide to the 4th Arrondissement
Guide Location: France » Paris
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Insider Tips)
Author: Julia Rees
Read it on Author's Website: https://www.thevelvetrunway.com/the-marais-paris-guide/
Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:
Guide Location: France » Paris
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Insider Tips)
Author: Julia Rees
Read it on Author's Website: https://www.thevelvetrunway.com/the-marais-paris-guide/
Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:
- Hôtel de Ville
- Place des Vosges
- Île Saint-Louis
- La Place Royale
- Café Carette
- Rue des Francs-Bourgeois
- the Griffon
- Musée Carnavalet
- Rue des Rosiers
- Picasso-Paris National Museum
- Musée des Arts et Métiers
- the Centre Pompidou
- Île de la Cité
- Rue Vieille-du-Temple
- Rue Charlot
- Jardin des Rosiers–Joseph Migneret
- L’As du Fallafel
- Breizh Café
- Glou
- Little Red Door
- Pavillon de la Reine
- Hôtel Bourg Tibourg
- Hôtel du Petit Moulin
- Hôtel Caron de Beaumarchais
- Le Grand Mazarin
- Hôtel Jacques de Molay
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