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Marais Quarter Photos
Paris, France

 

 

Hôtel de Sens, Marais, Paris, France

Hôtel de Sens, 1519, in Marais district, Right Bank.

The Marais ( the marsh) is our second favourite area in Paris after the Latin Quarter on the opposite bank of the river. Marais is lively and attractive, with some narrow, medieval streets, a number of fine old houses, excellent little eateries and lovely cafés. This is the city's main Jewish quarter.

Museums here include Picasso, Maison de Victor Hugo, L'Histoire de France, Carnavalet (history of Paris), and Cognac-Jay.

The Place des Vosges was Paris' first planned square and is a calm, attractive space embracing Victor Hugo's home and popular with sun bathers and pram-toting mothers.

Perhaps most importantly for tourists, Marais is very conveniently located for direct access by foot to many of Paris things to do.

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a medieval timber house, Marais, Paris, France

One of several medieval timber houses in the area.

 

 

 

a jewish baker, Marais, Paris, France

A Jewish bakery.

 

famous falafel restaurant, Marais, Paris, France

The best falafel in Paris we're informed. We hate to queue so we tried a falafel in pita bread in the little restaurant opposite. OMG! A fat, soft sphere of pure pleasure! The best falafel outside Jerusalem.

 

a pretty boulangerie, Marais, Paris, France

Yet another cute little boulangerie.

 

 

place des vosges, Marais, Paris, France

Place des Vosges. Next, Quai Branly Museum.

 

 

Attractions near the Marais district: Notre Dame, Ste Chapelle, Louvre, Pompidou Centre, Tuileries Gardens.

 

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