Marais Travel Guide

Paris

A large public square with a modern architectural structure featuring red and white elements. There is a large billboard advertising an event.
Outdoor cafe seating, a street with parked bicycles, and a building with a sign reading "Le Barbou."
A person in a clown costume with a striped scarf, holding a balloon pump.
A complex industrial structure with metal scaffolding, pipes, and a central orange box.
A historic building with a symmetrical facade, a central courtyard, and well-manicured hedges.

Admire historic and architectural marvels and visit one of the largest museums of modern art in Europe in the 3rd and 4th Arrondissements of Paris.

Marais is a historic district known for stunning medieval-style buildings and a range of communities, cultures, charming bars and cafés. Admire modern and contemporary art in the Musée National d'Art Moderne’s vast collection. Tour the Notre Dame de Paris, a historic Catholic cathedral believed to be one of the finest examples of French Gothic architecture.

Explore the Centre Pompidou, a large high-tech complex housing a public information library, a centre for music and acoustic research and a museum of modern art. Appreciate works by great artists including Matisse and Pablo Picasso at its Musée National d'Art Moderne. With over 100,000 works, this museum has one of the largest collections of modern art in Europe.

Wander through the bustling streets of Marais, the aristocratic district of Paris. Shop in vintage boutiques, relax in rustic taverns and dine in some of Paris’ finest restaurants. Explore the museums, art galleries and theatres. This historic area stretches over parts of the 3rd and 4th Arrondissements. It is filled with culture and considered one of the hippest areas of Paris.

Tour the Notre Dame de Paris, a stunning cathedral in the 4th Arrondissement. See the famous gargoyles at the front of the cathedral. Admire the exquisite statue of Joan of Arc and the beautiful rose windows. Notice carved wooden stalls, statues and stunning religious artwork inside the cathedral. This French Gothic masterpiece was completed in the early 14th century.

Find the Notre Dame de Paris via the Paris RER express train lines or the Paris Metro. Get off at the Cité metro station if using the Paris Metro. Walk from the Notre Dame de Paris to Centre Pompidou in about 15 minutes. The Marais district is also walking distance from both the Notre Dame and the Pompidou.

Begin or end your walk through the lively streets of Marais by climbing the bell tower at the Notre Dame de Paris for spectacular views of Paris from the top.


Stay near popular Marais attractions

Things to do


Top hotels in Marais

Hotel Turenne Le Marais

Hotel Turenne Le Marais

3 out of 5
6 Rue De Turenne Paris Paris
The price is ฿8,789 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
฿8,789
฿10,092 total
20 Sept - 21 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Paris. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
Hotel Turenne Le Marais
Hôtel Castex

Hôtel Castex

3 out of 5
5 Rue Castex Paris Paris
The price is ฿5,990 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
฿5,990
฿7,013 total
4 Oct - 5 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Paris. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very good! (1,009 reviews)
"Room was small but clean and met the basics. No wash cloths were provided in the bathroom. The advertisement for this hotel states hotel shuttle. This was one of the reasons I booked a room here so I wouldn’t have to order a taxi or uber the next day. The hotel staff said they had No hotel shuttle. ..."

Reviewed on 15 Sept 2026

Hôtel Castex
Villa Beaumarchais

Villa Beaumarchais

4 out of 5
5 Rue Des Arquebusiers Paris Paris
The price is ฿9,753 per night from 11 Oct to 12 Oct
฿9,753
฿11,377 total
11 Oct - 12 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Paris. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (939 reviews)
"The area where the hotel is located is close to the metro which made the location a little rough. Lots of grafiti and people sleeping in tents around the area. We found a condom wrapper under the bed and a vape under the mattress, staff was made aware, housekeeping came & cleaned the room but items ..."

Reviewed on 15 Sept 2026

Villa Beaumarchais
Pavillon de la Reine & Spa, Place des Vosges

Pavillon de la Reine & Spa, Place des Vosges

5 out of 5
28 Place Des Vosges Paris Paris
The price is ฿24,936 per night from 11 Oct to 12 Oct
฿24,936
฿28,327 total
11 Oct - 12 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Paris. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free valet parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (722 reviews)
"Always ver pretty and lovely location."

Reviewed on 10 Sept 2026

Pavillon de la Reine & Spa, Place des Vosges
Le Petit Beaumarchais Hotel & Spa

Le Petit Beaumarchais Hotel & Spa

4 out of 5
8 Boulevard Beaumarchais Paris Paris
The price is ฿11,745 per night from 11 Oct to 12 Oct
฿11,745
฿12,919 total
11 Oct - 12 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Paris. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (959 reviews)
"For almost $400 per night at a four-star hotel, I expected considerably more. First, the good: the staff were absolutely wonderful: kind, attentive, and genuinely helpful. They were easily the best part of the experience. Breakfast had a good variety of items, although, strangely, the scrambled eggs ..."

Reviewed on 15 Sept 2026

Le Petit Beaumarchais Hotel & Spa
Hotel du Vieux Saule

Hotel du Vieux Saule

3 out of 5
6 Rue De Picardie Paris Paris
The price is ฿6,027 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
฿6,027
฿7,053 total
20 Sept - 21 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Paris. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a sauna. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very good! (677 reviews)
"Great location, rooms are standard size for Europe."

Reviewed on 14 Sept 2026

Hotel du Vieux Saule
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Where to stay in Marais

Find the best Marais areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Marais
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Paris City Center

Louvre Museum and Notre-Dame are a few top attractions in Paris City Center. Hop around the city on the metro at Palais Royal-Musée du Louvre Metro Station or Louvre - Rivoli Station and check out the area's fascinating museums, stunning cathedral and charming cafes.

Saint-Germain-des-Prés

Known for its charming cafes and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Saint-Germain-des-Prés. Check out top attractions like Marche rue de Buci and Abbey of Saint-Germain-des-Pres, and jump on the metro at Mabillon Station or Saint-Germain-des-Pres Station to see more of the city.

6th Arrondissement

Known for its beautiful gardens and charming cafes, there's plenty to explore in 6th Arrondissement. Check out top attractions like Luxembourg Gardens and Marche Saint-Germain, and jump on the metro at Saint-Sulpice Station or Mabillon Station to see more of the city.

7th Arrondissement

7th Arrondissement is highly notable for its charming cafes, and you might want to visit top sights like Rodin Museum and Orsay Museum. See more of Paris by jumping on the metro at Solferino Station or Assemblee Nationale Station.

Saint-Germain-l'Auxerrois

Museums, historical sites and river views highlight some notable features of Saint-Germain-l'Auxerrois. Make a stop by Louvre Museum or Louvre Pyramid while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Louvre - Rivoli Station or Pont Neuf Station to get around town.



Marais Travel Guide