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Le Marais

Paris

Medieval lanes, 17th-century mansions and some of the city's best shopping and eating, a short walk from Notre-Dame and the Louvre.

Best for First visit · Nightlife · Upscale

Transport
5/5
Sights
5/5
Value
2/5
Quiet
3/5
Food
5/5

Typical mid-range hotel ~$280/night · 10 min to Châtelet

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Le Marais on the map

Why stay here

  • Walk to Notre-Dame, the Louvre and the Seine
  • Excellent food, from falafel to bistros
  • Independent shops and galleries

Who should stay here

  • First-time visitors who want central and characterful
  • Food lovers and shoppers
  • Couples

Not ideal if…

  • You want lots of space for the money
  • You want quiet streets on weekend nights
  • You're on a tight budget

What it's like

The Marais is the Paris many visitors picture: narrow streets, grand private mansions turned into museums, Place des Vosges, and a mix of old Jewish bakeries, concept stores and wine bars.

It's central and walkable, with Métro line 1 running along its southern edge. Weekends are busy and rooms are small for the price, but few areas put you closer to everything.

Best streets and sub-areas

  • Rue des Rosiers

    Falafel, bakeries and boutiques in the old Jewish quarter.

  • Haut-Marais

    Galleries, concept stores and the Enfants Rouges market around rue de Bretagne.

  • Place des Vosges

    The quietest and most elegant corner.

Getting around

Nearest stations
Saint-Paul, Hôtel de Ville, Rambuteau and Arts et Métiers (Métro lines 1, 3, 11).
To Châtelet
About 10 minutes
From Charles de Gaulle
About 50 minutes: RER B from Châtelet–Les Halles.

Nearby attractions

  • Place des Vosges

    Paris's oldest planned square, with arcades and a park.

  • Musée Picasso

    The largest Picasso collection, in a 17th-century mansion.

  • Musée Carnavalet

    The history of Paris, free to visit.

Where to eat and drink

  • L'As du Fallafel

    The famous falafel on rue des Rosiers; the queue moves fast.

  • Marché des Enfants Rouges

    Covered market with food stalls and shared tables.

  • Breizh Café

    Buckwheat galettes and Breton cider.

Where to stay in Le Marais

A few hotels we'd book in this area, at different budgets.

Best value

Hôtel Jeanne d'Arc Le Marais

Why we like it: Simple, colourful rooms near Saint-Paul.

Typical budget rate in Le Marais: ~$150/night

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Boutique pick

Hôtel du Petit Moulin

Why we like it: Christian Lacroix-designed rooms in a former bakery.

Typical mid-range rate in Le Marais: ~$280/night

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Luxury pick

Le Pavillon de la Reine

Why we like it: Ivy-covered hideaway on Place des Vosges.

Typical luxury rate in Le Marais: ~$645/night

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Hotels in Le MaraisMid-range from ~$280/night

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