My accomadations have been change last minute! Who knows the area around Rue vieille du Temple and Rue des Francs Bourgeois? Shops, resturants, metro station? Thanks!

If it's any small comfort, in the "Paris Issue" of Gourmet magazine that I've been scouring lately in preparation of my own trip in a couple of weeks, they list the area around the Square du Temple (a couple of blocks north of where you'll be staying) as one of the neat areas of the "Real Paris." There's apparently plenty to see and do there, so I wouldn't worry.

(Shame on you, though, for not already having a street-by-street guide to the city. If you did, you'd be able to see very quickly that the intersection you mentioned is only a block from the "Rambuteau" metro stop.

Sorry. The Gourmet issue I noted is March 2001.

You're right in the heart of the Marais, LOTS of shops and restaurants, fun area, things open on Sunday too.

The rue Rambuteau, between your corner and the Pompidou Center, has lots of food shops, bakeries, charcuteries.

On the rue des Rosiers, just a block or so away, there is the Jewish quarter, very lively with falafel takeout places and bakeries. Fun lunch at Chez Marianne.

Good for you, Irishdame! Look on this as an adventure and have fun! (It does help to have the board to sound off on, doesn't it.)

There's a great restro, Le Colimacon at 44 Rue du Temple, that we go to every time we're in Paris. It's only around 20 Euro for a three course dinner. It's soo good! Their website is www.lecolimacon.com and it says to take the Métro Hôtel de Ville -Saint Paul metro, but I don't remember personally.
There's also a fab skincare place called Lora Lune at 22 rue du Bourg Tibourg. I bought some of their stuff when I was last there and am bummed that I can't find it anywhere in the U.S.
Overall, that area is such a hidden gem to tourists. Have a great trip!

Shops: On Rue des Francs Bourgeois, you will find lots of small handmade jewelry boutiques, contemporary designers like Anne Fontaine,La Braderie on Rue Rivolihas discounted shoes, designer clothes. At the nearby Pompidou Centre, you can findrintemps Design- everything from very modern clothing to robot shaped clocks. Very cool! Also on Rue de Rivoli, which is just off Vielle du Temple, you'll find Monoprix, the Parisian version of our Target stores.
Restaurants: Les Fernandises, 17-19 rue de la Fontaine, a typical and CHEAP Parisian bistro; Fleurs de Thym, Mideastern cusine, 19 rue Francois Miron, L'Enoteca, typical very good Italian trattoria on rue Charles V, and if you like Moroccan food, Comptoir-Paris-Marrakech, 37 rue Berger, also Vin des Pyrenees, 25 rue Beautrellis for cheap, good French food, but look out for the smoke!
Make sure to at least walk around the Place des Vosges. It's particularly beautiful in the spring, and almost always features free outdoor entertainment by really good jazz bands and classical musicians.
Have a wonderful time!

Thank you for the all great suggestions! Place des Vosges was already on my list for lunch in the park, I'm already feeling better about this late change in plans!
Clayrr..I'm duly ashamed, where can I get that guide?

Irish, I have the Michelin Paris "Atlas par arrondissements," a little orange pocket-paperback-sized spiral-bound thing, but I hear that similar street guides (Michelin and otherwise) are available all over the place in Paris. Probably in the airport shops, too. You'll be fine.

Irishdame, Have a most wonderful time and enjoy every single minute. I am sure this new place will be great! Be ready to tell us all about it!!! You must be beside yourself with excitement.

Irishdame, I like Paris Pratique (par arrondissements), available at any newspaper kiosque in Paris (usually behind the counter). Have a great trip! (I'm leaving tomorrow, too, but go on to Avignon.)

Thanks again LVSue! Report sure to follow when I get back, thanks to everyone for the invaluable help!
Bon Voyage