{"id":13499,"date":"2013-07-08T06:37:15","date_gmt":"2013-07-08T10:37:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/?p=13499"},"modified":"2013-07-08T06:37:15","modified_gmt":"2013-07-08T10:37:15","slug":"live-like-local-marais-paris","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/2013\/07\/08\/live-like-local-marais-paris\/","title":{"rendered":"Live Like a Local in Le Marais, Paris"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"img aligncenter size-full wp-image-13500\" style='width:584px;'>\n\t<img src=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/street-marais-paris-france.jpg\" alt=\"Picture of a typical street in the heart of Le Marais\" width=\"584\" height=\"388\" \/>\n\t<div>Typical street in the heart of Le Marais<\/div>\n<\/div>People coming to Paris, whether they\u2019re tourists, students, interns or professionals, all ask the same first question: where should I stay? Paris has so many fantastic neighborhoods that it can become hard to pick one. This is why we chose to highlight one of our favorite areas in Paris: Le Marais. The Marais is an amazing neighborhood that brings together the old and the modern. Its ancient winding cobblestoned streets are filled with fun boutiques, great cafes, amazing galleries and so much more. The community also embraces beautiful architecture, making it a delight to stay in the Marais during your time in Paris.<!--more--><\/p>\n<p><strong>Welcome to Le Marais<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/maps.google.fr\/maps\/ms?msa=0&amp;msid=208857790003288562267.0004def9b5cea99cb5563&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;t=m&amp;ll=48.86144,2.358627&amp;spn=0.022587,0.050125&amp;z=14&amp;output=embed\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" width=\"585\" height=\"400\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Le Marais includes parts of the 3rd and 4th Arrondissement in Paris, and is located on the right bank of the Seine River between Les Halles, Place de la Republique and Place de la Bastille. The Marais is easily accessible by the metro, as lines 1, 5, 8 and 11 all run along the borders of the neighborhood.<\/p>\n<p>Le Marais has a very rich history. As part of some of the central Arrondissements in Paris, the Marais includes some of the oldest buildings and streets in the city. Walking through the narrow winding streets of the neighborhood, you certainly get a feel of what pre-revolutionary Paris must have looked like. Previously home to the rich, the area was claimed by the bohemians after the revolution. Their influence explains why the Marais is now home to many galleries and museums, and also cafes and bars. The heritage of the wealthy can still be seen in places such as the Place des Vosges, where Victor Hugo once lived.<\/p>\n<p>Culturally, the Marais has lots to offer. Traditionally a hotspot for the Jewish and Chinese communities, in recent years the Marais has become noticed for its growing gay presence. All of these different communities contribute to the neighborhood\u2019s diverse atmosphere.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Shopping in Le Marais<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"img aligncenter size-full wp-image-13505\" style='width:585px;'>\n\t<img src=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/shopping-busy-street-marais-paris-france.jpg\" alt=\"Image of a street in Le Marais, Paris\" width=\"585\" height=\"439\" \/>\n\t<div>A sun-filled street in Le Marais, Paris<\/div>\n<\/div>Le Marais offers very diverse shopping. From small boutiques and vintage shops to department stores and farmers markets, the Marais has it all.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>To begin with a great mix of all these shops, visit the Village St. Paul near the Place des Vosges. The Village consists of some secluded squares where you\u2019ll find small boutique stores as well as antiques shops.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>Rue du Temple and Rue des Archives are two great shopping streets in the Marais. The famous home d\u00e9cor shop Fleux is located on the Rue Saint-Merri between these two streets. Many more chic boutiques scatter the area.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>For shopping on a bigger scale, try the Bazar de l\u2019Hotel de Ville, or BHV as the Parisians know it, which is one of the more famous department stores in the city. You\u2019ll find BHV on the Rue des Archives. An even bigger shopping mall is Les Halles, which lies to the west of the Marais.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>Le March\u00e9 des Enfants Rouges on the Rue de Bretagne is one of the oldest covered food markets in Paris. The market offers all sorts of fresh produce and flowers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Le Marais Caf\u00e9s, Restaurants, Bakeries and Bars\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Le Marais is filled with many great caf\u00e9s, restaurants, bakeries and bars. Because of the cultural diversity of the area, you can find culinary styles from all over the world, as well as bars with a distinctively local vibe.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Caf\u00e9s &amp; Bakeries<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><div class=\"img aligncenter size-full wp-image-13502\" style='width:585px;'>\n\t<img src=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/cozy-french-coffee-terrace-paris-marais.jpg\" alt=\"Picture of a Parisian caf\u00e9 in Le Marais\" width=\"585\" height=\"329\" \/>\n\t<div>A cozy caf\u00e9 in Le Marais in Paris<\/div>\n<\/div>Caf\u00e9 Charlot<\/strong> is a quaint French bistro directly opposite Le March\u00e9 des Enfants Rouges on the Rue de Bretagne.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Bar du March\u00e9 des Blancs Manteaux<\/strong> on Rue Vieille du Temple has a mouth-watering brunch buffet &#8211; and is also great if you just want to have a quick breakfast!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Caf\u00e9 Su\u00e9dois<\/strong> on the Rue Payenne is popular with an international crowd and has a lovely courtyard.<\/p>\n<p>As its name suggests, <strong>La Caf\u00e9oth\u00e8que<\/strong> is all about coffee, and it offers some of the best cappuccinos in town.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Pozzetto<\/strong> has been called the best gelato shop in Paris, and one taste of this ice cream will show you why!<\/p>\n<p>For one of the best bakeries in Paris, head to the Rue du Temple and look for <strong>Legay Choc<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>The Rue des Rosier is the best place to try Jewish specialties. Have a traditional Jewish pastry at one of the many bakeries.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Restaurants<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"img aligncenter size-full wp-image-13501\" style='width:585px;'>\n\t<img src=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/as-falafel-famous-snack-marais-paris.jpg\" alt=\"Image of L\u2019As du Falafel in Le Marais \" width=\"585\" height=\"390\" \/>\n\t<div>The popular L\u2019As du Falafel in Le Marais, Paris<\/div>\n<\/div>On the Rue des Rosier you\u2019ll find the best falafel in town at L\u2019As du Falafel, where there\u2019s almost always a line out the door. For a milder environment, try Middle Eastern restaurant Chez Hanna just down the street. If you\u2019re looking for a restaurant that offers traditional French cuisine, try L&#8217;Ambassade d&#8217;Auvergne on Rue Grenier St Lazare.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Bars<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Candelaria is a great bar if you\u2019re looking for a quick bite to eat (oh, and try the tacos!) followed by a night of drinking delicious cocktails. In the southwest of the Marais you\u2019ll find the Open Caf\u00e9 and Cox Bar on Rue des Archives and the Raidd Bar on Rue du Temple, which are all very popular gay bars.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Live in Le Marais\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Because of the close proximity to many of Paris\u2019 best landmarks, Le Marais is a great place to stay during your holiday. We have many <a title=\"Vacation Rentals in le Marais\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/paris-apartment\/vacation\/marais\">vacation rental apartments available in Le Marais<\/a>. By staying in an apartment among locals you\u2019ll get a feel of what it\u2019s truly like to live in the bustling area of the Marais!<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re coming to Paris for a longer period, we have <a title=\"Furnished Apartments in Le Marais\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/paris-apartment\/furnished\/marais\">furnished apartments available in Le Marais<\/a> where you can truly feel at home. These apartments come with fully equipped kitchens, so you can prepare your own French cuisine with ingredients bought at the March\u00e9 des Enfants Rouges!<\/p>\n<p><strong>What to do and see in Le Marais<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"img aligncenter size-full wp-image-13503\" style='width:585px;'>\n\t<img src=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/place-vosges-square-paris-marais.jpg\" alt=\"Picture of the Place des Vosges in Le Marais, Paris\" width=\"585\" height=\"390\" \/>\n\t<div>The Place des Vosges in Le Marais is one of the most beautiful squares in Paris<\/div>\n<\/div>Besides shopping and caf\u00e9-hopping, don\u2019t forget to check out some of the amazing landmarks in Le Marais! <strong>The Place des Vosges<\/strong> is a small romantic park where you can enjoy a picnic while admiring the splendid architecture of the square. Speaking of architecture, the Marais houses some of the most impressive mansions in Paris, such as the <strong>Hotel de Sully and Hotel de Ville<\/strong>. The<strong> Eglise Saint Gervais Saint Protais<\/strong> is a gorgeous church that lies east of the Hotel de Ville. West of the Hotel de Ville you\u2019ll find the <strong>Tour St Jacques<\/strong>, which is a beautifully decorated and recently renovated Gothic tower.<\/p>\n<div class=\"img aligncenter size-full wp-image-13504\" style='width:585px;'>\n\t<img src=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/pompidou-center-architecture-marais-paris.jpg\" alt=\"Image of the Centre Pompidou in Paris\" width=\"585\" height=\"390\" \/>\n\t<div>The modern Centre Pompidou in Le Marais, Paris<\/div>\n<\/div>If modern architecture suits you better, be sure to check out the <strong>Centre Pompidou<\/strong>, a structure which completely revolutionized the idea of what a museum should look like. Other notable museums in the area include the <strong>Mus\u00e9e des Arts et M\u00e9tiers, the Mus\u00e9e de la Chasse et de la Nature, the Mus\u00e9e du Judaisme and the Mus\u00e9e Carnavalet<\/strong>. Don\u2019t forget to browse the Marais\u2019 many art galleries too, found all over the neighborhood!<\/p>\n<p>Lastly, to get a sense of what life in the Marais is really like, have a look at our video tours of the area. Check out the <a title=\"Le Marais Video Tour, Part 1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/2012\/05\/03\/paris-video-tour-le-marais-part-1\/\">Le Marais video tour part 1<\/a> and the <a title=\"Le Marais Video Tour, Part 2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/2012\/07\/23\/paris-video-tour-le-marais-part-2\/\">Le Marais video tour part 2<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>We hope you\u2019ve enjoyed this small tour of Le Marais. What\u2019s your favorite neighborhood in Paris?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>People coming to Paris, whether they\u2019re tourists, students, interns or professionals, all ask the same first question: where should I stay? 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