Shopping and a painting pause in the Marais

A shopping spree is by far the best way to visit the Marais. By meandering up and down the tiny streets in search of the trendy designer boutiques, you can feel the creative energy almost everywhere. 

Start with a visit to l'Eclaireur (3 rue des Rosiers), where the latest international creations are on display in this ultra-chic concept store. The take the rue de Sévigné to the rue des Francs Bourgeois. Here's where you'll find an interesting collection of international rising stars: Jamin Puech, (N° 68 rue des Francs Bourgeois), Vanessa Bruno (N° 100), Olga (N°103), Maud Perl (N°106), American Apparel (N° 23) and APC (N° 112).

Other boutiques are waiting for you on the rue Charlot. Beforeheading to the very fashionable 'haut Marais', take a cultural pause atthe colourful Musée Picasso, which runs along the side of the rue desFrancs Bourgeois, at the corner of the rue Vieille du Temple and therue des 4 fils. This 17th-century building, with a small garden, housesthe collection of Picasso, as well as Braque, Matisse and Degas.

Readyto discover the rue Charlot and it's luxurious boutiques? Take the rueVieille du Temple, then turn left onto the rue des 4 Fils: rue Charlotis a few metres to the right. Direction fitting rooms: Martin Grant (10rue Charlot), Samy Chalon (N° 24) AB33 (N° 33) Gaspard Yurkievich (N°43), Paulin Pin (N°51), Emilie Casiez (N° 57) and N°60 (like the namesays, N° 60).