rue des Archives

rue des Archives

The neighborhood: Very well located in the most historical area of Paris. Within walking distance to the Seine river, the national museums(Louvre, Carnavalet, Picasso) and the modern art museums, a big department store, the Notre Dame cathedral and the quartier latin. Le Marais, which means swamp, is the heart of historical Paris.Most of this now protected district was built in the 16th and 17th centuries. At the beginning of the history of Paris, 20 centuries ago, this area used to be a zone infested by insects with very wet and unstable ground, which is where it gets its name from. In today's Paris, Le Marais is in the 3rd and 4th arrondissements (districts) of town. It is one of the most fashionable districts, and most expensive to live in too… For 30 years now, the city council and the government have improved the district and progressively restored most of the beautiful private mansions and aristocratic palaces that had been left abandoned for years. Here in this district, you're close to the best museums of Paris. The one to see first, to know more about Paris History, is the Musee Carnavalet in rue de Sevigne: it is The museum of Paris history. Through paintings, models, pictures, furniture, you'll see the evolution of Paris from the Middle Ages up to the 19th century. This really is a marvelous trip through time… Also, not to be missed is the Hotel Salé which is now home to the Picasso Museum. If you stay longer than a week-end, here are some other museums to visit and improve your knowledge of Parisian and international culture! A very attractive place to stay you want to have a very parisian holiday : dining out restaurants, bars, shopping area and walking around.

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