Paris Marais Quarter 2-Hour Private Walking Tour

Highlights

• Explore Les Halles, once the biggest open market in Paris
• See the Hôtel de Ville, the opulent Renaissance City Hall
• Discover the Pletzl area, the historic center of the Jewish community
• Visit Place des Vosges, is one of the most beautiful squares in the world
• Learn the connection between the Middle Ages and the modern Pompidou Centre

Description

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This 2-hour private guided walking tour of the Marais takes you to a part of Paris that has the most interesting history of all the city’s neighborhoods.

Originally a swamp, the land of the Marais was drained and it became habitable, soon enticing settlers. It developed into the center of the city’s Jewish community, remaining so to this day.

Over the years it has had its share of ups and downs, falling from a chic residential area that was home to aristocrats and even a royal court, to a best-avoided shady slum.

During the tour your guide will show you the many faces of this unique neighborhood, and tell you some interesting stories and about important historical events.

The Marais is now going through a second renaissance and is reliving its finest days. With your guide you’ll have the opportunity to see the best it has to offer.

Sites you’ll visit include Les Halles, Fontaine des Innocents, Centre Pompidou, Hôtel de Ville, the Pletzl area, the synagogue at Rue Pavée, Hôtel de Sully, Place des Vosges, and Place de la Bastille.