A bit of history…

As its name suggests, Le Marais was originally an inhospitable marshy area. The district truly changed its face and experienced its golden age in the 17^th century, when the upper middle class and nobility of the time decided to build their splendid private mansions there. Among the most remarkable: the Hôtel de Sully or the Hôtel Salé, built by the best architects of the time.

Le Marais : the historic district

Living in the Marais is a source of daily wonder. At the bend of its streets, you just have to look up to admire the dazzling facades of the buildings, the mansions or its emblematic squares. The district seduces with its unique architectural beauty, its freestone buildings and the banks of the Seine.

 

It attracts an elegant population, looking for a peaceful setting but a bustling dynamic. The Marais district delights couples, artists, creatives, but also a foreign population wishing to live in the heart of Paris. It offers a pleasant living environment for families, with numerous green spaces, prestigious schools and a central geographical location, close to all transports.

Living in the Marais: discovering the artistic world

Effervescent by nature, the Marais is an art lover’s paradise. They will find what they are looking for in the numerous contemporary art galleries, such as the Galerie Daniel Templon or that of Thaddaeus Ropac or even Karsten Greve. The Marais district also hosts the most emblematic museums of the capital. Among them, the unmissable Center Georges Pompidou which has masterpieces by Picasso, Kandinski, Chagall, Matisse, Léger… Also worth discovering: the Picasso museum, the Carnavalet museum, the Victor Hugo House, the Hunting museum and Nature or the Henri Cartier-Bresson Foundation.

Festive, lively and cosmopolitan

The Marais in Paris brings together a bourgeois population but also attracts creative minds looking for an abundant environment. Living in the Marais indeed promises great surprises. Here, fashion designers, painters, writers and art collectors meet who make and break the trends of the moment. Fashion boutiques and concept stores abound, such as the busy Merci.

 

Rue de Bretagne is characteristic of neighborhood life in the Marais. The shops and restaurants of the Enfants Rouges covered market bring together lovers of good cuisine from all over Paris.

 

Further down towards the Paris City Hall, on rue du Temple and rue des Archives, numerous terraces and shops make the neighborhood dynamic.

 

The Marais district also offers a vibrant nightlife. Living in the Marais means constantly rushing to new good addresses, the latest trendy restaurant, the exhibition of the moment...

Living in the Marais: the must-see places

Place des Vosges: first of the 5 royal squares of Paris, it is the jewel of the district. It is one of the oldest squares in the capital and also one of the most beautiful. Surrounded by 36 pavilions, Place des Vosges encircles the magnificent Square Louis XII. The arcades house numerous galleries or antique shops and musicians sometimes come to break the majestic calm of the place.

 

The Picasso Museum: the charm of the Picasso Museum lies in the mixture of the works of the famous painter and the harmony of the Hôtel Salé. The place brings together styles and eras. The museum houses more than 3,500 works by Pablo Picasso: paintings, collages, relief paintings, sculptures...

 

Rue des Rosiers: it's impossible to visit the Marais without taking a detour via Rue des Rosiers, one of the best known in the neighborhood. With its many boutiques, it is the ideal address for shopping. The charming street, located in the heart of the Jewish district, is also the (not so secret) landmark for tasting the best falafel in Paris.

 

Le Carreau du Temple: former covered market in the 3^rd arrondissement with industrial architecture, it now hosts a variety of events. This premises is used by numerous sports associations which organize weekly courses there. Exceptionally, it is used for cultural events such as the Vintage show or certain Paris Fashion Week shows.

 

The Galerie Perrotin: this gallery on rue de Turenne is one of the best known and most prestigious in Paris. Founded in 1990 by Emmanuel Perrotin, La Galerie Perrotin exhibits big names and new talents. Among them, Takashi Murakami, Sophie Calle, Wim Delvoye and Daniel Arsham. The Gallery is also present internationally, in New York, Tokyo and Seoul.

 

The Swedish Institute: a small haven of peace in the heart of the city, this place dedicates its programming to Swedish culture: film screenings, meetings, exhibitions, debates... It is also appreciated for its pretty interior courtyard where coffee is served , juices, pastries and hot drinks at snack time.

Green spaces

The green spaces of the Marais district are emblematic and offer residents havens of greenery. A few steps from our agency, the Square du Temple is an English garden decorated with many remarkable trees. With its bandstand, it is the largest square in the district. Further down, away from rue de Turennes, Place des Vosges forms the junction between the 3^rd and 4^th arrondissements. This Parisian must-see attracts locals and passers-by on sunny days with its majestic alleys, refreshing fountains and green lawns. In the heart of the district, the rose garden is an intimate park, located between several magnificent mansions.

Schools in the area

Saint Louis school: 10, rue du Petit Musc, 75004 Paris

 

Sainte Geneviève du Marais school: 9, rue du Foin, 75003 Paris

 

Massillon school: 2 bis, quai des Célestins, 75004 Paris

 

School complex – Les Francs Bourgeois – La Salle: 21, rue Saint Antoine, 75004 Paris

 

Charlemagne high school: 14, rue Charlemagne, 75004 Paris

Transport services

Metro : 1, 3, 8, 11

 

RER : A and B

 

Buses : 38, 58, 72, 96

 

Moving to the Marais means choosing a setting rich in history as a backdrop, while enjoying the latest trendy addresses. Find all Junot properties for sale and rent in the Marais district of Paris by contacting our consultants at our Junot Marais agency.