This is a brand new hotel located on the tiny street of Caron in the very heart of Marais. Clean classic lines and colors, friendly staff and hard-to-beat location, make this a great choice for couples getting away on a romantic holiday.

Practical Information

Telephone: 00 33 (0)1 40 29 02 94
Address: 3, Rue Caron, 75004
Metro: Bastille, St Paul
Average price:  240 euros per night
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It can be overwhelming to find a great place to grab lunch while shopping in Marais so definitely keep this address in mind. The staff is friendly and the atmosphere is warm and inviting! On the menu are hearty salads and traditional dishes with fish, lamb to satisfy any hungry, tired patron. And do not be alarmed if the place is full to the brim – the waiters will do their best to seat you in a hurry and service is likely to be smooth and efficient.

Practical Information

Tel: 00 33 (0) 1 48 87 49 64
Address: 28, Rue Vieille du Temple, 75004
Metro: Hotel de Ville
Restaurant hours: Everyday 09h – 01h;
Average price: Main course: 15 Euros; Bottle of wine around 25 euros

CLOSED FOR RENOVATIONS UNTIL 2012

“I am the greatest collector of Picassos in the world.” – Pablo Picasso

Over 3,000 works of the world’s most famous artist are on display in this hotel particulier in the Marais district.  Arranged largely chronologically, the sketch books, photos, sculptures and paintings offer a comprehensive overview of the evolution of Picasso’s techniques. His art is put in context of the times with press clippings, caricatures, and reviews. Works by other artists such as Matisse, Chirico, Degas or Cezanne collected by Picasso are also there.

Practical Information

Tel: 00 33 (0)1 42 71 25 21
Address: Hotel Sale 5, rue de Thorigny, 75003
Metro: Saint-Paul, Chemin-Vert, Saint-Sebastien Froissart
Open: Monday-Sunday, 9h30-16h45; Closed on Tuesday
Entry fee: 6.50 € – 8.50 € Free for visitors under 18

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Step back in time and discover bourgeois life inside a 16th century mansion.
This museum displays the private collection of art lovers Ernest Cognacq and Marie-Louise Jay, founders of La Samaritaine, one of the first departments stores of Paris. Here one can see great examples of 18th century French art: Boucher, Fragonard, Chardin, Watteau are all framed by opulent furnishings, paneling and accessorized by jewels, snuffboxes, clocks, china and other every day items.

Hotel Donon, a 16th century Paris townhouse, was built by the Superintendent of Royal Buildings to Charles IX & Henry III and stands monument,together with Hotel Carnavalet, to the original chic Paris district.

Practical Information

Tel: 00 33 (0)1 40 27 07 21
Address: 8, rue Elzévir, 75003
Metro: Saint-Paul, Chemin-Vert, Rambuteau
Open: Tuesday-Sunday, 10h-18h
Entry fee: Free for all visitors

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1500 sq meters of eclectic paradise. Proceeds go to a charity organisation for children of Madagascar. From perfumes to toys to designer furniture to flowers… from stellar designers like Stella McCartny and YSL or Azzaro to upcoming new talents this store has something for everyone. As it just opened the crowds on the weekend can be pretty overwhelming so better to go during the week.

33 01 42 77 78 93
111, bd Beaumarchais, 75011
M: Saint-Sebastien-Froissart
Open: Monday-Saturday 10 am – 20 pm

One of many ‘hotels particuliers’ of Marais, Hotel Sully is now home to one of the sites of Jeu de Paume galleries, dedicated to photography. When spending the day in the bustle of Place des Vosges and Bastille, this place offers one cool and quiet inside its courtyard which is accessible to everyone.

Hotel de Sully
33 01 42 74 47 75
62, rue Saint-Antoine, 75004
M: St Paul, Bastille
Open: Tuesday – Friday 12h – 19h; Saturday and Sunday 10h – 19h

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33 1 42 72 34 12
12 rue Vieille du Temple, 75004
http://www.carondebeaumarchais.com
130 to 170 euros
M: St Paul
19 rooms;
Antique

33 1 40 29 19 19
Place des Vosges 75003
http://www.pavillon-de-la-reine.com
200 to 500 euros
M: Chemin Vert
55 rooms;
Traditional