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The Marais

Map of The Marais

The Marais is one of those rare Parisian neighborhoods that combines excellent museums, boutiques, dining, and nightlife in a postcard-perfect historic setting. It's also home to the city's largest Jewish and gay communities. Character comes at a price, though: minuscule hotel rooms and labyrinth streets with narrow sidewalks can give the area a cramped feel. Relief can be found in the eternally elegant place des Vosges to the east, or on the pedestrian streets surrounding the super-contemporary Centre Pompidou to the west.

At a Glance

RESTAURANTS

HOTELS

1. Centre Georges Pompidou
A multidisciplinary arts center, with an outrageously designed building.
2. L'As du Fallafel
As tasty treats go, you can't get much better (or cheaper) than these falafels.
3. Place des Vosges
Visiting this magical square is like walking into a well-appointed Parisian drawing room.