Le Marais is located on the right bank of the Seine. The land once belonged to the Templar Order, and in the fourteenth century a second royal residence, the Palace of Tournel, was built here. Unfortunately, the palace was destroyed after the death of King Henry II as a result of a jousting tournament ordered by Catherine de Medici. The monarchs and nobles left the area, and traders began to settle in the Marais quarter. Now it is a charming corner of old Paris, where many palaces and mansions have been preserved and many interesting museums are located. Among the main attractions of the district are the Place des Vages – one of the most beautiful Parisian squares, the Jewish Quarter on the Rue des Rosiers, where Jews who fled the Spanish and Portuguese Inquisition once settled, the Carnavalet Museum and the Picasso Museum in Paris. There are no busy thoroughfares or bustling streets in the quiet neighborhood of Marais. Here reigns a calm, completely atypical for a large metropolis atmosphere. Parisians themselves are very fond of Le Marais and often come here for a walk on weekends. By the way, this is the only district of Paris, where restaurants and cafes are open on Sundays, which the citizens take advantage of by organizing family Sunday dinners. We invite you to a sightseeing tour of Paris, during which you can familiarize yourself with many other sights of the capital in the company of a Russian-speaking guide.
Recommended visit:
- Excursion France in miniature
- Russian cab in Paris
- Excursion to Tuari Safari Park
- Excursion to Versailles from Paris
