THE 10 BEST Things to Do in Le Marais, Paris
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What travellers are saying
- LisaMNUSASaint Paul, MN1,095 contributionsLe Marais is absolutely perfect! Our apartment was right next to the Place des Vosges, and we were surrounded by great restaurants, bakeries, and grocery stores. Plus, there are two free museums just a 2-5 minute walk away. The area is truly beautiful.Written September 28, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Ingeborg56Oslo, Norway2,395 contributionsBeautiful park surrounded with great arcades (it reminded me about Italian arcades) where there are some galleries, some shops and a few bistros etc. I will come back here on future Paris visits!Written July 25, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Auggie60 contributionsA beautiful historic building. It's really close to Ile de la Cite, so I recommend you come here early, before the bulk of the tourist start pouring in, to get the best shots.Written September 6, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Teacher91 ❤Temple, TX48,770 contributionsOn a recent trip to Paris, I had the opportunity to spend an hour and a half in the fabulous Musee Carnavalet Historic de Paris.
Opened in 1880, (mind boggling that the city fathers recognized the need so early on), the museum is part art museum, history lesson, and historic home tour.
I loved it!
In my short time there, I didn’t even scratch the surface, of all that delightful museum contains. It’s wonderfully well done, easy to follow, and unbelievably it’s FREEWritten October 10, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - I visited this place🇺🇸🇫🇷🇨🇭🇬🇷🇬🇧Israel35,326 contributions* It has interesting and useful exhibits and documentation- very academic
* A good display of historical artifacts- especially startling and sobering were the remnants of the citizenry lists that the evil N@zis used to find their Jewish victims.
* Located in Le Marais, near other tourist stuff
CONS
* This is a sobering place to reflect on man’s inhumanity and cruelness to the “other.”
* The lighting overall is dim.
* There is very heavy security with heavy doors and bullet-proof glass
{I VISITED THIS PLACE"...
... because it is important to remember this dark era, so that it is never repeated. It is somber and sobering.
WAS IT WORTH THE COST?
It is free
WOULD "I VISIT THIS PLACE" AGAIN?
Yes
ADVICE
* This is an important historical place to visit and to learn of the inhumanity and suffering
* Be prepared for a sobering experience
* Look at the names inside the museum grounds of the wall of victims and the names of French heroes on the wall outside the museum
* One hint to make your visit more comfortable- yes, there are lockers to put your stuff, but we only saw them at the end of walking through the entire museum. So ask where are the lockers when you enter.Written August 30, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Hamed KIANIParis, France36 contributionsEvery day in Paris you can discover new places, for example go to the oldest market in Paris, named after the nearby hospital where orphans were clothed in red, and has been standing since 1628.
Here you can see the warm atmosphere of the people, buy fresh fruits or taste various foods and enjoy the atmosphereWritten September 13, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Jeremy CAtlanta, GA948 contributionsWhile I'm not a huge Picasso fan, this is still a very interesting museum with a broad variety of his art. Not a must-do stop if you have limited time in Paris, but if you have a little time, and especially if you have the Paris museum pass, this is definitely worthwhile.Written September 23, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- FeehansWheaton, IL7 contributionsGreat collection- esp the trophy room! Loved the nature, the taxidermy and the artwork. A bit low-lit, but readable. Don’t skip this!Written March 23, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Grant SAlnwick, UK157 contributionsHave been to Paris many times and always try to visit different attractions. Really enjoyed learning more about Victor Hugo and his amazing canon of work and its wider impact. It's a very moving and quite personal museum and even if you don't know his work it is engaging. Lovely and stylish cafe too.Written February 5, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- I visited this place🇺🇸🇫🇷🇨🇭🇬🇷🇬🇧Israel35,326 contributionsPRO
* Interesting stuff and history, such as Hotel de Ville, BHV Marais Department Store, Centre Pompidou an the Île de la Cité (including Notre-Dame de Paris) as well as the Île Saint-Louis- the two islands
* Home of Le Marais, and old Jewish stuff
* A central tourist location
* Many centers of entertainment- bars, pubs, restaurant and party places
CONS
* Narrow busy streets
* Crowded and loud at night- to the point where one almost has to walk in the street to get by
"I VISITED THIS PLACE"...
... because it was my lodging and I chose it because of the kosher food and Jewish stuff. I was happy to be there
WAS IT WORTH THE COST?
It is free
WOULD "I VISIT THIS PLACE" AGAIN?
Yes- I hope to return here for visiting and lodging on my soon-to-be next trip.
ADVICE
Go there and see the stuff
.Written September 5, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - sus67London, UK268 contributionsIf you want a piece of history, go - you get to see original documents e.g. documents written by Robespierre, letters from Jeanne d'Arc, and also a model of the Bastille built from the original stone! There was also an exhibition about religion and state, which was educational. Pro: free! Con: best if you know French...Written April 26, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- frankuk19215 contributionsIn the city only exist this store at Le Marais, even having been some times and if I return or not, reevaluating the overall experience such as products' diversity, brands, prices, staff attention, place in general, location, food-drinks services, and after a deep analysis about quality over payment, for "Grands Magasins" recently visited, my really objective, honest and reasonable rating perhaps should be 4/5 and could be 3rd in my personal ranking. Sorry if doesn't match the others' criteria.Written July 16, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- I visited this place🇺🇸🇫🇷🇨🇭🇬🇷🇬🇧Israel35,326 contributionsPROS
* Unique historical ethnic neighborhood
* Quaint and pleasant
* Jewish stuff such as restaurants (some of which have kosher supervision), bakeries and stores and synagogues
* Part of the historical Le Marias district
* The Museum of the Shoah is nearby
CONS
* Not very lively on weeknights
"I VISITED THIS PLACE"...
... because my lodging was in Le Marais and I came to see the area (again) and to find kosher food- I ate at least twice at the Chlew Delishop on Rue de Rosiers
WAS IT WORTH THE COST?
Going there is free
WOULD "I VISIT THIS PLACE" AGAIN?
Sure- to find kosher food
ADVICE
* An interesting place to see what was once a vibrant Jewish quarter and now it is depressed and quiet and lonely
* Kosher restaurants and food if you are nearby anywayWritten September 3, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - ChooseyOneLaLA4 contributionsWe made last minute reservations for new year's eve in Paris and loved the experience. We are American, but we speak French and even though we only got 70% of it. we really enjoyed it. The food is cold buffet, so don't go for the food!Written January 2, 2019This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Jeremy CAtlanta, GA948 contributionsWhile it would have been helpful if more of the displays were also in English, overall this was a really great way to learn about various aspects of Jewish culture and history. We particularly liked the different sections covering the variety of Jewish groups within Europe. After visiting the museum, make sure you visit the remaining Jewish section of the Marais, by the "pletzel".Written September 23, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
