The Marais district
The Marais district
Guide of Paris
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The Marais is definitely the historic heart of Paris. The Saint-Antoine street is one of the oldest of the city. The stroll in this district is magnificent especially because streets are also lined with beautiful shops.
The Vosges square, which is the first square of Paris, is really magnificent. It is decorated with lime trees and surrounded by 36 pavilions on arches, which are made of bricks but also of stone for the arches and the frames of windows. What a peaceful and romantic place! At the number 6 of the Vosges square stands the Victor Hugo's work museum, the place where the famous French writer lived from 1832 till 1848.
The Marais is also the district of townhouses: Sully, Saint-Aignan, Sens, Guénégaud, Salted and Soubise hotels. The Savoury townhouse is home to the Picasso's work museum in which are exposed paintings, drawings and sculptures of the artist. The numerous inner courtyards of the Marais are really charming!
The old Jewish district and its picturesque Rosiers street are very full of life. The "village" of Saint-Paul with its old houses restored is the place for the antique dealers.
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