Paris Trip Overview
This is a unique opportunity to learn about one of most important, layered, historically diverse and, in the last couple of decades, chic areas of Paris. We go through different stages of development of Marais, not leaving anything behind. On this visit, you will learn about the Jewish community and the Knights Templar; about the time when Marais was a fashionable neighborhood for opulent, yet restrained and elegant aristocratic abodes; when it fell from grace and was a working class, often dangerous place to be; how it was embellished, gentrified and how ultimately rose back to prominence. Not to leave anything out, you will also learn why it is one of most popular parts of the city for the Parisians too, not just for the tourists.
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Duration: 2 hours
Starts: Paris, France
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Paris, Île-de-France, France
This is a unique opportunity to learn about one of most important, layered, historically diverse and, in the last couple of decades, chic areas of Paris. We go through different stages of development of Marais, not leaving anything behind. On this visit, you will learn about the Jewish community and the Knights Templar; about the time when Marais was a fashionable neighborhood for opulent, yet restrained and elegant aristocratic abodes; when it fell from grace and was a working class, often dangerous place to be; how it was embellished, gentrified and how ultimately rose back to prominence. Not to leave anything out, you will also learn why it is one of most popular parts of the city for the Parisians too, not just for the tourists.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Les Halles, 101 Porte Berger, 75001 Paris France
A description of the quarter formerly known as “the belly of Paris”
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Fontaine des Innocents, Place Joachim-du-Bellay, 75001 Paris France
The oldest fountain in the city of Paris
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Centre Pompidou, Place Georges Pompidou, 75004 Paris France
The museum of contemporary art and a decisive addition that profoundly changed this part of the city.
This tour does not include a visit to the museum, as that is a separate visit altogether. We only discuss the museum from the outside.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Place de l’Hotel de Ville Entrée au 5 rue Lobeau ou au 29 rue de Rivoli, 75004 Paris France
The second most important institution and the second most important historic site of the city of Paris.
Note : like with the Pompidou center, we do not actually enter the City Hall, as this is only possible one day a year and would be a separate visit altogether.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: La Rue des Rosiers, Rue des Rosiers, 75004 Paris France
The center of the Jewish community of Paris
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Historical Library of the City of Paris, 24 Rue Pavée, 75004 Paris, France
The oldest paved street in the city of Paris with a peek inside a uniquely beautiful 16th century aristocratic city villa.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Jardin de l’Hotel de Sully, 62 rue Saint Antoine, 75186 Paris France
A visit to a beautiful 17th century aristocratic city villa and its garden
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Place des Vosges 4th Arrondissement, 75004 Paris France
According to the French, and many others, the most beautiful square in the world.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Place de la Bastille 75011, 75011 Paris France
One of the most important historic sites in Paris, France and indeed the world.
Duration: 10 minutes
