Le Marais Legends, Mansions and Local Flavours
Marvel at the magnificent Gothic church of St Gervais-Saint-Protais and the famous elm tree that stands before it, a symbol of justice.
Explore the crime scene where the assassination of Louis, Duke of Orléans, sparked a civil war.
Visit Queen Margot at her medieval palace, the "Hotel de Sens," and hear about the awkward accident on the "Place des Vosges" that cost her father, King Henri II, his life.
Visit luxurious mansions such as that of Madame de Sévigné, now the Musée Carnavalet, and gardens reminiscent of fairy tales, like those of the "Hotel Sully" or the "Hotel Soubise," now housing the national archives.
Enjoy the modern Marais, widely considered the trendiest district of the capital, with its hippest local boutiques.
Try some famous local falafels on rue des Rosiers.
