The Marais district owes its charm to its high quality architecture. Numerous private mansions, built in the 17th century, harmoniously make up the district, some of which are now classified as historical monuments. The district is also home to the Hotel de Ville, a majestic neo-renaissance building that can now welcome visitors. Not far away, you can also pass by the Place des Vosges, formerly known as Place Royale, which is sublime for its romanticism and its Renaissance-style architecture.

Art lovers will be delighted to stroll through the Marais. There is a wide variety of museums. You can visit the Centre Pompidou, which has the largest collection of contemporary art in Europe, and also offers one of the most beautiful views of Paris from its rooftop.

You can also visit the Cognacq-Jay Museum, in a Parisian mansion from the Age of Enlightenment, and discover many sculptures, paintings and other works of high quality.

Don't hesitate to visit the Carnavalet Museum, which traces the history of Paris, or the Picasso Museum, which offers a selection of the Spanish painter's most beautiful works.

The Marais is a particularly lively district. Whether you want to enjoy a cocktail in a speakeasy or listen to a jazz concert in a music bar, day or night, there is no risk of getting bored.

There is also no shortage of dance bars and discos where you can go and do some dancing.

The Marais is indeed known for the quality of its restaurants. We recommend the Place Sainte Catherine for a good dish of the day in a traditional restaurant. The atmosphere is calm and quiet, like being in the centre of a village.

In fact, the Marais has as many traditional restaurants as it does foreign cuisine. Wherever you go, you won't be disappointed.

The Marais district is ideal for shopping. You will find the Bazar de l'Hotel de Ville or the BHV, an emblematic building of the city of Paris. It is now part of the Galeries Lafayette group.

The Marais is a place of tradition and know-how, and you can find some authentic markets, notably the covered market of the Red Children, which was created in 1615 and is the oldest market in Paris.

Being a particularly artistic district, the Marais also gathers a good number of gallery owners, craftsmen, antique dealers and designers. In particular, you can go to the Village Saint-Paul and find many unusual objects.