Le Marais/Paris - The Historic, Trendy, Jewish, LGBT district

4.9 (384 reviews) Paris, France
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Duration1h 30m - 2h
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LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 10 travelers

Overview

The Le Marais / Paris Tour is a cultural journey through one of the city’s most historic and vibrant districts, blending art, history, architecture, and cultural diversity.

Walk through narrow medieval streets and discover elegant "hôtels particuliers"— grand mansions once home to French nobility and royalty. Explore the iconic Place des Vosges, one of Europe’s most beautiful squares, where Victor Hugo lived and wrote "Notre-Dame de Paris".

Beyond the main landmarks, the tour reveals hidden courtyards, secret gardens, art galleries, and authentic corners of Le Marais. You will also explore the rich history of Paris’s Jewish community and the lively LGBTQ quarter.

Includes: French history, Jewish settlement history, and LGBTQ culture.

Please note: synagogues are NOT accessible, and the tour does NOT include shopping, food tastings, restaurants, or museum visits.

Ready to explore? Come and enjoy this vibrant neighborhood!

What's included

  • Tour Guide
  • Snacks
  • Coffee and/or Tea

What to expect

  1. Place des Vosges
    20m
    You admire the unique in Europe ‘Place de Vosges’ former ‘Place Royale’, where French writer, Victor Hugo lived and wrote the romantic novel ’Notre-Dame de Paris’ and the modern art
    galleries around it.
  2. Le Marais
    15m
    You explore the beauty of French architecture of the aristocracy and royalty of France, waking in the narrow streets, along typical ‘Hotel Particuliers’- French urban ‘mansion’.
  3. Le Marais Jewish Quarter
    20m
    My itinerary leads you to off – touristy spots, court- yards and gardens, to the Jewish district, with its typical food stores and refined casher pastry.

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Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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