Must-Visit Hidden Gems of Marais

Nov 13
10:53

2017

Gupta Pradeep

Gupta Pradeep

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Marais is a popular yet lesser known part of Paris. It used to be especially inhabited by members of the Jewish community, but today is a popular tourist spot. Marais is home to galleries, museums, vintage shops, bars, restaurant and more.

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Marais is one of the most popular parts of Paris to live in or visit. Several decades ago it was a neighborhood popular with the Jewish community but today has evolved into a fashionable part of town packed with all sorts of things to do. The first thing to decide after booking your ticket and booking your accommodation in Marais,Must-Visit Hidden Gems of Marais Articles is to decide what to do with your limited time in the area. If you are visiting Marais and don’t have an endless amount of time on your hands.

Here are the top 5 hidden gems of Marais that you should try and see:

Musée Carnavalet

This museum tries to chart the history of Paris, going all the way back to Lutetia till Napoleon and even further. The museum uses various ways to narrate history, using paintings, clothing, scale models and more to keep the attention of visitors. This museum is not small and contains more than a hundred rooms so keep aside plenty of time to explore this hidden gem.

The museum is set in a converted hotel which was a symbol of Renaissance architecture in Paris and was built in the 16th century. The hotel was converted from a private residence to a museum after the City of Paris bought it in 1866 with the aim of converting it to a museum. Browse through the different galleries that take you through Paris over the centuries.

Places Des Vosges

Built in 1605 by Henry IV, this is a beautiful square surrounded by lesser known side streets filled with museums and parks. The art galleries are worth a visit and can be found under the vaulted arcades of the Place des Vosges. This area is home to Carnavalet Museum, but also the Picasso museum which covers the life and works of one of the foremost artists in the world.

Vintage Shopping

Lovers of vintage clothing flock to this clothing chain called Free’p’star which sells leather jackets, dresses, jeans, jewelry, watches and more. Marais is home to 3 shops in the clothing chain.

La Perle

A great spot for indulging in some people watching, this is the coolest bar in Marais, and one of the best in Paris. Step inside the bar to marvel at the collection of modern art that the bar’s owner Jean-Philippe Nighoghossian has collected. Make sure you step inside the ‘Kiss Kiss Room’, a compact space covered in 1,000 mirrors, giving it a magical look.

Make your trip to Marais a fruitful one by visiting each of these gems.

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