The Marais, The boutique of gay and lesbian quarter in Paris

Southern Paris

From the International Residence Halls to the Catacombs through the Cartier Foundation, the South side of the city will surprise you with interesting sights!

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Notre-Dame and beyond

This charming stroll will lead you in the historical heart of Paris : you’ll discover some of the jewels of the Parisian heritage.

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Montmartre and beyond

Montmartre, the Sacred Heart Chapel and the artists square...And much more! Follow this guide to discover the most unique places without missing the essentials.

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The Villette and beyond

This stroll at the North-Eastern side of the city invites to discover masterpieces of contemporary architecture, lazy lawns and dynamic art centres.

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The Halles and beyond

The very heart of Paris welcomes you 24/7! Enjoy its shops and its nightlife!

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Opéra - Grands Boulevards

Plunge into the heart of Haussmann's Paris, a lively and picturesque neighbourhood that will seduce you with its steamy atmosphere.

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Eiffel Tower - Champs Elysées

Enjoy this scenery route leading you from architectural must-sees to shopping excess.

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Concorde - Madeleine

This stroll will lead you from the solemn architecture of the Concorde Square to the splendours of its neighbourhood.

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The Canal Saint-Martin

The bucolic area of Canal Saint-Martin is complete with a park. It’s also one of the trendiest areas of Paris, bustling from dawn to the end of night!

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The Marais and beyond

Shopping, Art, Discovery...Let yourself be guided through the effervescent Marais, before taking an artistic pause at Beaubourg !

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Louvre - Palais Royal

Enjoy heritage buildings and fashionable stores, and take a rest in the laziest cafés. Enjoy heritage buildings and fashionable stores, and take a rest in the laziest cafés.Enjoy heritage buildings and fashionable stores, and take a rest in the laziest cafés.

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The Latin Quarter

A lovely walk in the heart of the Latin Quarter that takes you along the banks of the river Seine, to the lively rue Mouffetard!

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Paris Rive gauche

Enjoy a dip into the Left Bank sophistication and take a stroll in arty and literary Paris.

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Coulée verte and beyond

The East side of Paris is green and quiet, Boho and trendy! Follow the guide!

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Belleville - Ménilmontant

This popular and cosmopolitan area welcomes a dynamic art scene, and a tremendous nightlife.

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Saint-Sulpice – Montparnasse

From posh Saint-Sulpice to Avant-Garde Montparnasse and historical Invalides, this route will tell you the secrets of the Left Bank.

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Southeast Paris

This route will lead you from mutating neighbourhoods enhanced by contemporary architecture to China flavours and rustic atmospheres.

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Fontainebleau

From Vaux le Vicomte to Fontainebleau, let yourself be guided by this itinerary and discover the most beautiful castles and unforgettable sites…

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Provins

A few doors from Paris, discover the charm of this incomparable medieval city, classified as an historic world monument by Unesco.

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Versailles

Far from the agitation of the tourists, discover the other Versailles. With its beautiful boutiques and top notch restaurants, this city is worth the detour !

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La Défense

Climb and conquer the Défense ! This route will lead you from architectural heights to the Net-city of Issy-les-Moulineaux.

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Auvers-sur-Oise

Follow the footsteps and the paintings of Vincent Van Gogh and the Impressionists in this charming medieval village.

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Batignolles - Saint-Denis

An itinerary, full of contrasts, will help you see the North-West of Paris in a different light.

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Away from downtown Paris ? :

30 mn away at max
1 h away at max
1.30 h away at max

Option of the day: the Gay Marais

This area is also known for it's concentration of gay and lesbian establishments. Boutiques, galleries, restaurants, cafés, nightclubs...The gay addresses multiply near the metros Saint-Paul and Hôtel de Ville. Come and experience the eccentricity of this vibrant area that is always full of surprises.

Begin your visit to the Gay Marais at Open Café, at the corner oftherue des Archives and the rue Sainte Croix de la Bretonnerie. Alivelyarea both day and night, discover the first gay and lesbianbookshop,Les mots à la bouche (Words in the Mouth) on the rue SainteCroix de laBretonnerie. Finish up your tour with a drink at theTroisième Lieu,behind the Pompidou Centre, a lesbian bar known as 'thelunchroom ofthe armed dancers'.