Marais District – Le Marais

(Last Update: 01.03.2024) One of the liveliest, liveliest and liveliest corners of Paris, also my book A Week in Pariswhich I also talked about in Marais Districtof, Marais DistrictLet's discover together. Le Marais, where the city has a particularly large gay and Jewish population, is one of the most important attractions of Paris with its beautiful restaurants, boutiques, art galleries, bookstores, cafes and museums. Sometimes I wonder at myself, how dare I write about Paris.

For example, I don't know how it is my place to come here and say a few words, "The Marais is this, the Marais is that", when I should sit down and write a book just about the Marais Region, but as I always say, my aim is to say, "There is a place like this in Paris, whatever you do, go for a trip." To be able to give the message "include this place in your program". I write these lines with that courage, knowing that no matter what I write, it will be incomplete, updating it at every opportunity... And of course, I explain these things in a book, A Week in Paris in my book; you know.

If you wish, while wandering the streets of Marais in September 2018 Pariste.Net's Instagram account do it through Pariste.Net Tv Youtube channel You can also get an idea about the district by watching the Instalive live broadcast I uploaded above. Of course, please remember that the most up-to-date information is always available in Pariste.Net's blog posts you are reading.

Le Marais, which we will call Marais for short, Turkish pronunciation “lo mare” or more closely pronounced “lo mage” and It means "swamp" in French… As you can imagine, this place was a swamp in ancient times and over time, it was first opened to agriculture and much later. Place des Vosges – Vosges SquareThis region became a popular place after the building was built and aristocrats settled there. Then there were periods when he fell out of favor again, and until recently he remained unpopular. room And it was a not very preferred place, but somehow it suddenly became popular again. How could it not become popular? It is actually the very heart of the city.

While visiting here, you can get an idea of ​​what Paris was like in ancient times, because Baron Haussman Before the famous wide boulevards were opened in Paris in the mid-19th century, almost all of Paris was more or less in this format. Narrow streets, characteristic Parisian houses, labyrinth-like streets... Whenever I walk around the Marais, I think of those days, and when I turn my head to the upper floors to avoid seeing the people and cars on the street, I can easily feel myself in the old centuries.

To position the Marais District on the map of Paris Hôtel de Ville Bastille We can think of it as the north of the region between. Some are 3rd, some are 4th. arroindissement is located within its borders. As you wander through the narrow streets, you come across cute cafes, restaurants, shops selling very interesting objects, small boutiques, bookstores and much more.

Of course, one of the interesting features of this region is per square meter gay and the number of Jews is quite high. This is the city and therefore the places that come to visit the city. gay The most important attraction point of the population. Therefore a large number gay sex shop's, bars and nightclubs, as well as a considerable amount ofstraight friendlyThere are also cafes and bookstores.

Marais also has a significant Jewish population. You are likely to feel like you are in Israel, thanks to the many synagogues or Jewish cultural centers and the orthodox Jews you see walking around the streets. In fact, on some days, Jewish volunteers spread out on the streets.charity! charity!"They are collecting money. I learned that sadaka in Hebrew and sadaka in Turkish come from the same root and are said with almost the same accent in Paris. It is also possible to find interesting ethnic objects, souvenirs and accessories in shops run by Jews.

It doesn't mean that you have to be gay or Jewish to visit the Marais... Paris is a beautiful place, regardless of religion, language, gender, sexual orientation, or opinion. everyone who has adopted common human values Since it is a city that can be easily visited and lived in by those who have the means, the Marais Region is one of the places where you can feel this colorfulness most enjoyable and is one of the most special spots of the city to wander around and enjoy life. I suggest you wander around these streets because I want you to find a place for yourself among these colors and experience a time where you can feel like you belong to this city, or at least to this world.

In addition, in the Marais, which is one of the areas that offer the most options in terms of eating and drinking, -for some reason- both Parisians and tourists here falafel Their shops are in great demand. Even though it doesn't mean much to me, whenever I pass by here there are long queues in front of the falafel shops. If you like it, I think you should go and try it. But one of my favorite restaurants is a Spanish tapas bar Casa San Pablo; I suggest you take a look there too. The VoltigeurYou can also eat and drink nice things in . But I think it's the best restaurant in this region. Robert et LouiseI love .

One of my favorite places in Paris is a Jewish pastry shop. Sacha Finkelzstajn It is also located in the Marais. Also Le Loir Dance La Théière One of the places to visit while traveling around here. The delicious dessert that I was desperately looking for in Lisbon and Rio de Janairo, where I tasted it for the first time. Custard Tartin the Marais District Comme à LisbonneIt is possible to find it in . My book Comme à Lisbonne A Week in ParisYou will remember from 😉

In fact, the Marais Region provides a lot of food for Pariste.Net :) Because many of the cafes and restaurants I want to write about are in this region. I intend to write about my loved ones one by one whenever I get the chance; As you follow, I am already writing, but summer and summer never end, but don't worry, we will get to know many more places together.

One of the most beautiful museums in Paris and Paris Historical Museum we can say Carnavalet Museum de Marais. The museum, which was reopened after a long restoration process, contains many objects and artifacts that give an idea about the history of Paris and the development of city life.

Picasso Museum, National Archives Museum, Place des Vosges, Victor Hugo's House, Saint Paul Church, Village Saint Paul, Sully Hotel, Swedish Cultural Center, and many more in Marais... And one of the most interesting stores in the city. Uniqlo The branch can be visited just to see the inside of the building. Also located in Le Marais fancy goods store Passage du Desire It is one of the interesting places to see. The lively design store just ahead Flowers’ It is one of the places that will make you feel happy when you visit it. Nature & Discoveries I think the store is a must-visit place with both the products sold and its atmosphere.

On Saturdays "ShabbatMany Jewish shops may be closed due to ” That's why you may not find the lively life you expect on Saturdays during the day, but especially on Sundays, when most of Paris is in a state of sluggishness, that is, when most of the shops are closed, perhaps the liveliest part of the city is the Marais District. You can allocate Sunday to the Marais in your itinerary.

As everywhere in Paris, here too, while walking on the street, look to your right and left from time to time. When you see an open door, a passage, a passage, if you can get in, be sure to go in and take a look. You will see that many exquisite passages and passages are hidden from each other. For example, hidden in one of such secret corners Jardin des RosiersI recommend you not to skip it.

I also like to visit the temporary exhibitions that are located in this region and are frequently held on site. Espace des Blancs Manteaux It's also an interesting place. It is a bigger culture and art center than that. Carreau du Temple It is located in the northernmost part of the Marais. on the road SquareGeorge Cain Even though it is small, it provides a pleasant green area to breathe. Cognac-Jay Museum Another interesting museum in this area; besides free. Engineering, architecture, design and technology enthusiasts in the north of the region Museum of Arts and CraftsA must visit.

So, in this area, you can turn left and right as you wish and get lost as you wish. It can be very enjoyable to enter small boutiques and browse the stalls. You are also likely to find interesting things in shops where second-hand clothes are sold. Be prepared to see all kinds of interesting, self-confident people, young and old, on the streets. A real feast for the eyes… While wandering around You can buy clothes by the kilo Kilo ShopYou should also go to and take a look.

Public transport There are many options for: if if you want to get directly to the heart of the Marais the best option M1 metro Get off at the "Saint Paul" station of the line. As soon as you exit the metro, you can cross the road and wander around the Marais by getting lost in the side streets. Same way M1 or M11 metro lines at the “Hôtel de Ville” station and again M1, M5, M8 It is also possible to reach here by getting off at the "Bastille" station of the lines. If you wish, you can visit the "Rambuteau" station of the M11 line or M8 It is also possible to get there by getting off at the "Chemin Vert" stop of the line. As long as you want to come, there is always an easy way to get around Paris....

I mostly like to start my trip from Saint Paul. If I am showing a friend who is coming to these parts for the first time, I want to surprise him first. Village Saint-PaulI take him to and confuse him first, then Sully Hotelpassing through Place des VosgesI am giving shock after shock by showing 🙂 Even if I am traveling by myself, after getting off the Saint Paul metro, I prefer to dive directly into the street opposite and get lost in the streets of Marais. Come on, now it's your turn to get lost...

Pleasant trips, pleasant discoveries.

Address: Le Marais, Paris