The Marais "the marsh" is a beautiful neighborhood overflowing with elegant architecture and rich history. Once the aristocratic district, the nobles fled during the French Revolution and were replaced by labourers and artisans. The Marais resurged in the 80s and is today one of the trendiest areas for shopping, culture, food and nightlife.
With your own private local guide, Discover secretive medieval, renaissance and classic landmarks, where royal mansions, gardens and iconic shops still stand. Stroll the narrow cobbled stones streets, passing hidden secretive architectural gems, edgy street art and explore the oldest Jewish quarter in the city.
Highlights
2 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Private tour guide
Gratuities
Meeting Points
Departure
Hôtel de Ville
In front of the Hôtel de Ville Post Office (La Poste) at the exit 5 of Hôtel de Ville metro station (line 1 & 11)
Return
Rue des Rosiers
The tour will end in Paris the oldest jewish section of Paris on rue des Rosiers near Saint Paul metro station (line 1)
Important Information
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Wheelchair accessible
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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The Marais "the marsh" is a beautiful neighborhood overflowing with elegant architecture and rich history. Once the aristocratic district, the nobles fled during the French Revolution and were replaced by labourers and artisans. The Marais resurged in the 80s and is today one of the trendiest areas for shopping, culture, food and nightlife.
With your own private local guide, Discover secretive medieval, renaissance and classic landmarks, where royal mansions, gardens and iconic shops still stand. Stroll the narrow cobbled stones streets, passing hidden secretive architectural gems, edgy street art and explore the oldest Jewish quarter in the city.
Highlights
2 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Private tour guide
Gratuities
Meeting Points
Departure
Hôtel de Ville
In front of the Hôtel de Ville Post Office (La Poste) at the exit 5 of Hôtel de Ville metro station (line 1 & 11)
Return
Rue des Rosiers
The tour will end in Paris the oldest jewish section of Paris on rue des Rosiers near Saint Paul metro station (line 1)
Itinerary
1
Place De Hotel De Ville
Standing on this former public executions square, the Hôtel de Ville was built during the the mid XVIth and XVIIth centuries While the Louvre was also in Construction. It was burned during the final days of the Paris Commune in May 1871. It has since been rebuilt and now houses the Paris City Hall.
15 minutes
2
Eglise Saint-Gervais Saint-Protais
Discovering the oldest church in the area with its Baroque facade and late gothic interior. The church was bombed during the first world war.
15 minutes
3
Allée des Justes de France
The wall of the righteous is a memorial where are carved the name of 3900 French people that helped jewish during World War II
10 minutes
4
Hotel de Sens
The Hôtel de Sens was a medieval private mansion, One of the last of its kind in Le Marais. It nowadays houses the Paris art library.
15 minutes
5
Eglise Saint-Paul Saint-Louis
First dome church and one of the most majestic church built in the city. This former royal church still presents few masterpieces and curiosities even if it was quiet sacked during the French Revolution.
15 minutes
6
Place des Vosges
The Place des Vosges originally Place Royale, is the oldest planned square in Paris.
15 minutes
7
La Rue des Rosiers
Rue des Rosiers which means "street of the rosebushes" is the center of the oldest Jewish quarter in Paris. A trendy mix of jewish traditional falafel restaurants, pastry shops and fashion shops.