The Marais
“Marais” means marshland. This area of Central Paris was attributed this name given that it was a march until the 12th Century when the Order of Temple, a religious group, start building.
In the 17th Century, the construction of the Place des Vosges started and the area began to be inhabited by the French Bourgeoisie.
The Marais is composed of private hotels and you can still enjoy its small streets and antique architecture, which composes all its charm.
Several communities have come to take over the area: the Jewish community, the Chinese, and the artistes with their numerous galleries, among others.
Sites and remarkable monuments in the Quartier:
- The National Archives
- The Temple Street Square
- The Billettes Church Cloister
- The Enfants Rouges Market
- The National Conservatory of “Des Arts et Métiers”
Monuments and Museums
Notre Dame:
One of the most remarkable Gothic cathedrals of France and Europe. It’s construction lasted 2 centuries and was completed in 1345.
Notre Dame is open every day from 8am to 6.45pm (7.15pm on Saturdays and Sundays) and the entrance is free.
Guided tours are available every day from 10am to 5.30pm and from 10am to 11pm on week-ends.
The Notre Dame Cathedral is at a 10 minute walk from the hotel.
Centre Georges Pompidou – Beaubourg:
The National Center of Art and Culture was created by President Pompidou in order to have, in the center of Paris, a unique cultural institution dedicated to modern and contemporary creations.
The museum is open every day from 11am to 10pm (except Tuesdays)
Our hotel is located at a 5 minute walk from the Museum.
Picasso Museum:
One of the most well-known artists in the world has his own museum in Paris only a few minutes away from the hotel.
The museum is welcomes you from 9am to 5.30pm everyday but is closed on Tuesdays.
Carnavalet Museum:
This museum is exclusively dedicated to the History of Paris from its origins to now- a-days and presents temporary exhibitions.
Opening hours: everyday from 10am to 6pm (except Mondays and national holidays)
La Place des Vosges:
This remarkable square is situated in the heart of the Marais and is one of the oldest squares in Paris. It is surrounded by red brick buildings with blue tile rooftops, which make its originality and singularity.