About this experience
Forgotten and abandoned 60 years ago, today the Marais district has become a fashionable and beloved place for Parisians and travelers. Here, a rich history and modern shops, charming patisseries, and diverse architecture harmoniously coexist. You will admire the beautiful mansions and ensembles of Marais squares, learn about the history of the main attractions, and understand how the prestige, wealth, and fame of the past are imprinted in stone.
What to Expect
History and architecture of the main attractions
Located in the 3rd and 4th arrondissements of Paris, the Marais district stretches from the Seine to the Place de la République. Take a walk through its atmospheric lanes, admiring splendid mansions in classical style and their elegant facades. The excursion program includes:
- Ancient Place Grève, where offenders were executed from the Middle Ages to the French Revolution.
- Musée Carnavalet - you will admire two 16th-century mansions, Carnavalet and Le Peletier de Saint Fargeau, and learn about the museum's collection.
- Hôtel de Sens - a rare surviving example of civil architecture from the 15th century in Paris, associated with the stories of archbishops.
- Medieval fortress wall, built by order of King Louis-Philippe in the 12th century before the Crusades.
- Place des Vosges - an elegant place that will charm you with restaurants under vaulted galleries and introduce you to the architecture of the time of Louis XIII.
- Former Jesuit Church of St. Paul and St. Louis, where you will learn about its fate and examine the facade in classical style.
- Rohan Mansion - the most luxurious mansion in Marais, built for the Rohan cardinals.
Atmospheric Corners of Marais
The district is loved by Parisians and city guests: here, on a warm day, people read books on a bench, have a romantic dinner, or stroll with their family on Sundays. You will feel the spirit of Marais: walk along the popular shopping street Rue des Francs-Bourgeois, find yourself in a charming Jewish quarter where you can buy delicious pastries in local bakeries, and uncover the ancient mysteries of Marais.
Organizational Details
- We do not visit museums and churches
- Please note that the walk proceeds at a dynamic pace
- The tour can be conducted at your choice:
In the morning at 9:00, 9:30, or 10:00,
Afternoon - at 13:30, 14:00, 14:30
