Le Marais
Spanning the 3rd and 4th arrondissements, Le Marais is one of Paris’s oldest and most stylish neighborhoods. Its narrow streets are lined with aristocratic townhouses, art galleries, and boutiques. The neighborhood features a rich multicultural heritage, hosting falafel eateries along Rue des Rosiers. Families can enjoy quiet afternoons at Place des Vosges.
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Paris
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District
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· historic
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Mapped places
3 places
places · Le Marais
Paris
Centre Pompidou
Please note that the iconic modern art museum is closed for a structural renovation starting from 2025 through 2030.[74] External viewing only.
Paris
Musée Picasso
Aristocratic 17th-century mansion housing an extensive and unique collection of works by Pablo Picasso.[68] Online booking is advised.
Paris
Place des Vosges
Paris's oldest symmetrical residential square, featuring a beautiful central park with sandpits and slides.[3, 52] Highly recommended for picnics.
1 restaurants
restaurants · Le Marais
Paris
L'As du Fallafel
Globally legendary kosher-vegetarian street food institution. Famous for serving massive falafel pitas loaded with hummous and red cabbage.[33, 74] Strictly alcohol-free and pork-free.
1 hotels
hotels · Le Marais
Paris
Les Bains
Historic and highly stylized designer hotel near the Pompidou Centre.[23, 85] Offers entirely pork-free culinary options in its main restaurant and in-room Arabic satellite TV channels for family entertainment.
1 shopping spots
shopping spots · Le Marais
Paris
BHV Marais
Historically famous creative lifestyle department store loved by local Parisians. Features high-end DIY, design objects, and unique souvenirs.
2 family spots
family spots · Le Marais
Paris
Musée de la Chasse et de la Nature
Quirky and highly interactive museum showcasing historical hunting weapons, unique taxidermy animal displays, and contemporary art.
Paris
Musée de la Magie
Intimate museum showcasing optical illusions and historical magic artifacts, concluding with a live, child-friendly magic show several times daily.