The Marais is a historic neighbourhood famous for its many private townhouses built in the 17th century, the still glorious residences of Parisian nobility and upper class. Some have been turned into museums or cultural institutions, such as the Picasso Museum and Musée Carnavalet, the Hôtel de Sully and Hôtel de Guénégaud, etc.

Over time, the Marais has become the capital’s most lively, trendy neighbourhood. It is particularly renowned for the Marché des Enfants Rouges, the city’s oldest covered market, its cutting-edge fashion boutiques, retro clothing and antique dealers, and art galleries. The high place of Parisian contemporary life, the Marais’s cobblestoned streets are also scattered with countless gourmet places serving a wide range of dishes. Various communities have lived here, living in harmony and constantly filling this inspiring neighbourhood with a festive spirit.