Explore the old-world charm of Le Marais
Explore the old-world charm of Le Marais
Explore the old-world charm of Le Marais
Explore the old-world charm of Le Marais
Explore the old-world charm of Le Marais
Explore the old-world charm of Le Marais
Explore the old-world charm of Le Marais
Explore the old-world charm of Le Marais
Explore the old-world charm of Le Marais
Explore the old-world charm of Le Marais
Explore the old-world charm of Le Marais
Explore the old-world charm of Le Marais

What you'll do

See the playground for Paris’s most trendy – the crooked, cobbled, historical lanes that are alive with bars, restaurants, vintage shops, and jewelry boutiques. But there’s more to Le Marais than gorgeous “I-woke-up-like-this” locals queuing for pita at L'As du Fallafel. With your host to lead the way, you’ll explore its thriving art scene at upmarket galleries, amble through Musée Picasso, and visit iconic sites like Rue de Montmorency, where Nicolas Flamel’s house – the oldest in Paris – stands. Stumble across the district’s hidden secrets, like the utterly picturesque Passage de l’Ancre, where a quaint boutique sells umbrellas and walking sticks, and relax with a coffee or a glass of wine at a classic bistro. Très chic. 

Where you’ll go

In central Paris, on the north side of the Seine riverbank, sits Le Marais – or “the swamp” in English. Don’t panic though, it’s a lot more élégant than it sounds because this district has changed a lot during its 900-year history of bloody battles and royal residents. So much, in fact, that it’s widely considered the trendiest district in Paris. You’ll be teleported to the Middle Ages as you stroll the narrow, cobbled lanes past the half-timbered houses of 800-year-old Rue de Barres towards Marché des Enfants Rouges – the oldest covered market in Paris. Gallery-hop through vintage boutique-lined streets, and sit down for a macaron at a quiet spot: Place Sainte Catherine, a hidden, tree-covered square just five minutes from the manicured lawns of the famous Place des Vosges.

  • Private & 100% personalized tour

  • 3 hours

  • Matched to your ideal host

  • Walking Tour

  • Hosted in English (On request: Arabic, Bulgarian, Cantonese, French, German, Hindi, Hungarian, Italian, Japanese, Mandarin, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish)

  • Meet at your accommodation or a central location

Experience outline

  • Join your host and explore the charming district of Le Marais, one of Paris’s trendiest quartiers
  • See European history at its most beautiful as you stroll the cobbled streets
  • Visit Paris’s oldest covered market, and other unique historical sites
  • Gallery hop, browse boutiques and see where Paris’s most stylish locals shop
  • Get travel tips and tricks from your host as you relax over a drink at a classic Parisian sidewalk cafe

Things to know

What’s included

  • Private and personalized experience
  • 3 hours with a host
  • Walking experience (if required, your host can suggest public transport or private taxi options)
  • Hotel meet-up (available on request for central location)

What’s not included

  • Food and drinks
  • Tickets to any attractions
  • Transportation costs
  • Gratuities (optional)

Cancellation

  • Cancel 7 days before the experience for a full refund
  • Worry-free cancellation terms: book with peace of mind knowing that you can cancel for free up to a day before the experience and receive a full refund.

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Reviews

    A wonderful afternoon spent discovering the history and charm of Le Marais. Our guide Elyesse was just the best. He was so friendly and accommodating. He knew the area completely and showed us so many interesting aspects and hidden gems of the neighborhood. We enjoyed all of the information he provided, and he told wonderful stories which gave us such a great insight into the area. I would love to go on another tour with Elyesse as our guide. It was a perfect afternoon.

    June 2022

    Taylor S

    Very knowledge of the material. He took the time to walk me through the most important historical sites, including the archives. While there he pointed out at the Picasso Museum which I was able to visit after the tour finished.

    June 2022

    Rosemarie P

    He came to my hotel even though it was far, helped me learn about the metro system, and spoke with me about history before we even got to Marais

    June 2022

    Rosemarie P

    Our guide Jaime said the best way to get to know a city was to “get lost in it” and we lost ourselves in Le Marais in the best way. We were picked up at our hotel and took the Metro to the area and started our walk. We saw the new and the very old and Jaime was able to tell us about the history. His background in archeology added interesting background to the information. We stopped for a quick coffee and a delicious pastry at the place Jaime recommended. We finished in the Place des Vosges which was lovely.

    March 2022

    Heidi H

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