The Marais
Historic district in Paris, France
About
The Marais (Le Marais French: [lə maʁɛ] ; "the marsh") is a historic district in Paris, France. It spreads across parts of the 3rd and 4th arrondissements on the Rive Droite, or Right Bank, of the Seine. Having once been an aristocratic district, it is home to many buildings of historic and architectural importance. It lost its status as a fashionable district in the late 18th century, with only minor nobles calling the area home. After the French Revolution, the district fell into disrepair and was abandoned by nobility. After a long period of decay, the district has undergone transformation in recent years and is now once again amongst the more fashionable areas of Paris, known for its art galleries, upscale restaurants and museums.
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Centre Pompidou
Art museum in Paris, France
0.4 mi away
Musée d'Art et d'Histoire du Judaïsme
Jewish museum, Art museum, History museum, Historic site in rue du Temple Paris
0.2 mi away
Square du Temple – Elie-Wiesel
Garden in Paris, France
0.3 mi away
IRCAM
French research institute
0.4 mi away
BHV (department store)
French department store chain
0.4 mi away
Saint-Merri
Church located in Paris, France
0.4 mi awayPlaces to eat nearby
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