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Secret addresses in Le Marais, Paris

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Secret addresses in Le Marais, Paris

Le Marais, or “The Marsh”, is now one of the most unique, charming and diverse neighborhoods in Paris. This district, with its mixture of modern and old world, eccentric and classic beauty, is filled with tiny streets and secret courtyards meshing tradition with new-found creativity. The eclectic district is like a fantastic melting pot with many different immigrant communities alongside local Parisians – and visitors are drawn to the neighborhood’s small boutiques, art galleries, chic shops, second-hand vintage stores, restaurants, cafés, public squares and wonderful Marais holiday apartments! It remains a central part of the Jewish community in Paris. Additionally, it is very accessible to areas of interest and it is close to the Louvre, the Seine, the Sorbonne, and Notre Dame. Le Loir Dans la Théière is a charming and cosy café-bistro filled with French culture expressed on its walls with posters, paintings and drawings. Stepping inside one instantly feels the spectacular ambience that radiates from the interior. Next comes the authentic food. This unique spot has a variety of tasty and natural French quiches, cheeses, soups and salads. The brunch is outstanding and they even have a fabulous side ...

Designer shops in le Marais, Paris

Travel Tips for Area: Marais, Featured
Designer shops in le Marais, Paris

Le Marais is an area of Paris on the Right Bank of the River Seine and it is renowned for its numerous little streets and tiny courtyards. Le Marais is French for ‘swamp’ but, fortunately, the only risk from entering Le Marais is from getting swamped by designer bags. There are many popular and chic designer shops in the Le Marais area such as Shine in Rue de Poitou which is owned by Vinci D'Elia who is avant garde when seeking out new design talent from Paris, London and New York. Each season’s collections are hung from simple rails suspended from the ceiling in a shop that is cool, sophisticated and very chic. Yukiko’97 is on Rue Vieille du Temple and has been in Paris for more than a decade. Yukiko chose Le Marais to establish her boutique because it is one of the principal areas of Paris that people come to when searching for designer goods that are extra special. Yukiko’s shop is tiny, unique and incredibly alluring and to not shop with zeal is almost a sin. On the other hand, Parisian trendies simply love Free 'P' Star, which is a tiny, almost claustrophobic designer boutique that has a wide ...

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