Discover Le Marais

Do you want to know what are the local attractions in our office neighborhood? Your wish is our command:

• Cultural

Centre Pompidou  

Centre Georges Pompidou draws attention not only due to its artifacts, but also due to its colorful radical structure designed by Renzo Piano and Richard Rogers. The building itself is an arts complex with a library, Europe’s most important art museum, movie theaters, performance halls and temporary exhibition halls. You can also have the best panoramic view of Paris from their terrace – just saying!

 

Musée Picasso

Few steps away from Saint Paul metro station, the 17^th century Hôtel Salé has been home to Picasso Museum since 1985. The museum has over 5,000 permanent works and short-term exhibitions displayed, including a vast selection of Picasso’s works, such as engravings, paintings and carvings.

 

Carnavalet Museum

If you are interested in learning about the history of Paris, this is the right place for you. Whether it’s an archeological remain or a painting of Louis XIV, there are more than 600,000 artifacts representing the history of Paris. Every year, there is a new temporary exhibition dedicated to the history of the city. Although Carnavalet Museum will be closed until the end of 2019, Crype and Catacombes, which constitute the museum trio together with Carnavalet, will remain open during this period!

 

Maison Européenne de la Photographie 

 Located in Hotel Henault de Cantobre, this museum is the ultimate center for contemporary photographic art. The museum hosts exhibitions, discourses and screenings for visitors. Its permanent collection dates back to 1950, and consists of the pillars of international photography.

 

• Foody

Taste the best falafel in Paris

Don’t get discouraged when you see the long queue in front of L’As du Falafel, because it will totally worth the wait. Order a falafel sandwich filled with fresh vegetables and tahini dressing only for 6.5 euros. After having finished, a digestive-walk around the vibrant neighborhood Rue des Rosier is a must J

 

Yummy Pop 

Forget about your previous popcorn experiences. This popcorn shop owned by Scarlett Johansson, captures attention not only due to its celebrity owner, but also because of the vast (and unusual) selection of popcorn flavors it offers, such as strawberry – cheddar, strawberry – chocolate and Vermont maple – truffle parmesan, which is Scarlett’s personal favorite.

 

Have a drink at one of the 49.000+ bars

Le Marais is a bar heaven! No matter which one you choose, you won’t be disappointed.

 

Cat Café

Cat Café or Le Café des Chats is the ultimate place for all cat lovers. This café is home to more than 10 stray cats. The cozy coffee house was conveniently designed for both cats and humans, with chairs, drawers, ladders and plushy cushions on the walls for cats to play with, and comfy couches for cat-lovers to spend quality. You also get to contribute to the needs of the stray cats living in the coffee house every time you buy a drink, a desert, or a meal.

 

Le Café des Chats has moved from Le Marais to Bastille, but it is still worth a visit since it’s one of the best places in the city according to Ece, our Community Manager.

 

• Shopping

BHV Marais

From women’s/men’s fashion to kitchen products, you can find almost everything here. With three concept stores: Le BHV Marais, Le BHV Marais L’Homme and Le BHV Marais La Niche, this department store is spread around the district. If you don’t feel like shopping, you can try the famous Parisian food court POD, or have a drink with a view at Le Perchoir rooftop bar.

 

Forum Des Halles

Parisians love shopping here! Located a few blocks away from our office, Forum Des Halles is a shopping center with more than 120 stores, 23 restaurants and a movie theater. You will find all your favorite stores at Forum Des Halles, which is also open on Sundays!

 

Vintage Shopping 

Just like any hipster neighborhood, you can find a vintage/thrift/second hand store in every corner of Le Marais. You can shop for pretty much anything, including but not limited to clothes, vinyl and crockery. The items are usually a bit pricy, but there are also Kilo Shops where you pay by the kilo!

 

• What else?

Admire street art (your Instagram followers will thank you)

 Street art is a must for any bobo (bourgeois bohême) neighborhood. If you are a street art lover, then get ready for the feast! The streets of le Marais are not only full of graffiti, but there are also plenty of Space Invaders all around. Moreover, there are sixteen sculptures representing Igor Stravinsky’s compositions right next to Centre Pompidou at Stravinsky Fountain.

 

Place des Vosges  

 The city’s oldest square at the heart of Le Marais allows you to take a break and chill at a very special atmosphere. The red bricks sitting on arches bring us traces of 17^th and 18^th centuries creating a special atmosphere. Musée Picasso, Musée Carnavalet and Victor Hugo’s house are also located at Place des Vosges.

 

Stop by our office

 You might wonder how you can get to these amazing places on our list. Well, you can rent your own Travel Wifi Hotspot and wander around in Paris or any other city in the world. We are located at 9 Rue aux Ours – 75003 Paris – (ring at the outside bell), and our friendly team is always happy to offer you some coffee, suggest nice local restaurants and museums, and share our insiders knowledge with you!

 

Stroll around Rue des Archives and Rue Rambuteau

These beautiful historic streets have so much to offer. You can see the sundial, l’Hôtel de Soubise, The Church of St. Eustache, MK2 Beaubourg and more.

 

Marché Couvert les Enfants Rouges

 If you feel hungry while visiting Le Marais, you should visit Marché les Enfants Rouges, the oldest food market in Paris. You will find fresh vegetables, organic fruits and selections from various cuisines such as Lebanese, Italian and Japanese. If you are a brunch person, you should pay a visit on a Sunday morning!

 

If you discover something awesome in the Marais which is not listed above, feel free to let us know: contact@travel-wifi!