LE MARAIS PLACE DES VOSGES PARIS

The Marais is a nice mixture of history and modernism in the heart of an exceptional patrimony. Around the Rue Sainte-Croix-de-la-Bretonnerie and the Rue Vieille-du-Temple, restaurants, fashion clubs and decoration shops welcome visitors ina friendly way. This tree-lined romantic square is one of the oldest and most handsome square in Paris. Surrounded by the arcades of splendid palaces, it was a meeting place in the 17th century for its elegant and wealthy population. Originally called ‘La Place Royale’ in 1612, it received its current name after the Revolution.

The Place des Vosges
Many Parisians consider The Place des Vosges as one of the most beautiful plazas in the city.In the center of the Place, there is a statue of Louis XIII which dates back to 1825.
This replaces the original that was a reminder of the anti-aristocratic fury of the revolution.
At the Place des Vosges, you will find many shops, cafés and restaurants. And for the window shoppers, don't forget to take a look at the fine antique store, and the book and record shops. The Place des Vosges also features a peaceful and refreshing garden. It is a good starting point for a visit to the Marais district or shopping in the rue des Françs-Bourgeois nearby. The Place des Vosges is close to the metro station Saint-Paul on line 1. It can also be reached on foot from the Pompidou center (15 minutes), the Bastille opera (10 minutes) or the Notre-Dame cathedral (20 minutes), all of them very pleasant walks.

Rue des Rosiers
An old covered way bordering Philippe Auguste’s ramparts, its name comes from the rose trees which grew along the walls. Described in many literary works and full of history, today it is a shopping street with fashion shops, restaurants, delicatessen and bookshops.

Rue des Archives
Its name comes from the "Archives Nationales" in this street since 1808 and it shows the importance of this institution. Combining history and present time, today it mixes all the tendencies from gay bars to fashion shops or museums.

Rue des Francs-Bourgeois
The Rue des Francs-Bourgeois goes from the Rue des Archives to The Place des Vosges. Its name comes from the Maison d’Aumône built in 1334 (see n°34-36 in the street) and intended to welcome the bourgeois, tax-free as a result of their poverty .