What's included
- The guide provided fascinating comments throughout the entire tour.
Walking
The Marais on foot: mansions, galleries and quiet old squares
The quarter got its name from the marshes that the Templars began draining beginning in the 13th century.
By a fortunate coincidence, the quarter escaped destruction during the urban planning reforms of Paris's prefect, Baron Haussmann, so many ancient buildings and luxurious mansions, small narrow streets, and cozy squares remain, preserving the charm and splendor of bygone years. There are numerous cozy cafes and restaurants, clubs for gays, art galleries, souvenir boutiques...
We will outline the main stages of the tour, but the tour route itself and the choice of interior or exterior visits are at the guide's discretion:
