The Marais: the historical heart of Paris
Our central location in The Marais, on the right bank, across from The Latin Quarter, makes a perfect base to visit Paris.
The “Old Paris” and the effervescence of creativity
Known as one of the best neighborhood walks, Le Marais is full of innumerable architectural marvels. You will see a variety of styles in which the spirit of the Middle Age and the classicism of the Renaissance flourish alongside more reserved buildings, creating harmony and, at the same time, diversity.
Elegant and sophisticated, yet at the same time with a real sense of community, Le Marais keeps the spirit of “old Paris” alive, while staying completely in tune with the latest trends, shaped by the talented creators who choose to settle there.
Numerous café-théâtres, cinemas, bars, jazz clubs and restaurants make for an environment that is both lively and richly varied every day and in particular during special events such as: la nuit des musées, la fête de la musique (June 21), le festival soirs d’été, Bastille Day, Paris plage, les journées du patrimoine, les journées des jardins, and I love Rue Charlot.
You will easily and safely walk to:
- A large choice of traditional French cuisine or ethnic restaurants,
- Most museums: The Louvre, Beaubourg, Carnavalet, Le Louvre, l’Orangerie, Orsay, les Arts Décoratifs, Victor Hugo’s house, Art and History of Judaism, Cognacq-Jay, Conservatory of Arts and Métiers, …
- Notre Dame Cathedral, both banks of the Seine, La Place des Vosges, l’île Saint Louis, l’île de la Cité and Saint-Martin canal,
- Opera Bastille and many theatres on the Grand Boulevards,
- Boutiques in Rue des Francs Bourgeois, other streets in The Marais or Forum des Halles,
- The maze of interior courtyards of the precious Saint Paul Village which is dedicated to the art of interior decorating: antiques, contemporary creations, workshops, …
- Issey Miyaké Studio,
- Local markets, including Marché des Enfants Rouges (the oldest market in Paris) and local markets 3-4 days/week.
Conveniently situated just a few minutes walk from the Metro and buses, you can easily get to:
- The Eiffel tower, the Trocadéro and the Champs Elysées,
- Montmartre, Sacré Coeur Basilica and the Moulin Rouge,
- The museums: Branly, Rodin, Invalides, le Petit Palais, le Grand Palais, Jacquemart-André,
- Opéra Garnier, Opéra Lyrique, Comédie Française and many other theaters,
- La Villette,
- The Grands Magasins.
Day Trips to Paris environs:
Versailles is directly accessible with RER C at Saint-Michel or Invalides Metro stops as well as Eurodisney resort with RER B at Gare du Nord Metro stop, all just a few stops away on the Metro.
Getting There and Away: We have easy access using public transportation to all airports (Roissy CDG, Orly and Beauvais), train terminals for Eurostar and Thalys, and all TGV train stations.
Rue Charlot
Set right in the heart of the bubbling Marais, rue Charlot has managed to hold on to its authentic cachet, reflecting the atmosphere of a rich past and a lively renewal today.
Behind the impressive sculpted gates of the covered driveways, impeccable French-style gardens and beautiful paved courts create the intimate character and authentic charm of this district. An extraordinary heritage, enriched even further by the collections of nearby museums which create a truly exceptional environment, yours to enjoy on a daily basis.
Now highly fashionable, this street so typical of the Marais is the preferred address for stores that “set the tone”: Denise René art gallery, Galerie Dansk for furniture design, fashion designer Moon Young Hee right across the road and many others.
And there are still local neighbourhood markets and shops including the stalls of the “Marché des Enfants Rouges” offering a diverse range of fresh fruits, wines, cheese, food and produce, which forms such an important part of daily French life.