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True Tribe: swimwear made out of discarded fishing nets.

Alexandre Sundberg - TRUE TRIBE’s founder has always valued periodic escapes from Paris, his native city. He gradually started travelling to more remote and untamed places in search of peace with the conviction that the mind needs ...

Sunday 23 July 2023 - Dernière minute
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A new captain for Le Marais Fire Station

Welcome to the new Captain of le Marais Fire Station. We are honoured to share with you an exceptional event that took place in the gardens of the magnificent Hotel de Soubise, Headquarters of The French National Archives. A lucky few were privileged to witness...

Tuesday 13 June 2023 - Evènements
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Flea Market rue de Bretagne. Are you Ready ?

This week end, 12,13 and 14 may 2023, all along rue de Bretagne and around the Square du Temple, you can enjoy Paris' biggest "brocante". The Flea Market on rue de Bretagne is the most popular ...

Thursday 11 May 2023 - Boutiques
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Shopping in Francs in the Marais. Flashback in 2002.

February 18, 2002: Last day of the Franc. Let's take the opportunity to pay our purchases in Francs. In New French Francs, the one from 1960. The New Franc which was equivalent to 100 old Francs, now cents of New Francs. Knowing the Francs remains essential ...

Thursday 30 March 2023 - Boutiques
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The closing of the bars in Le Marais worries the inhabitants.

The creator of the parismarais.com website, who has lived in this district since 1981, is worried about the future of the Marais, which is losing its attractiveness due to the invasion of mass-market signs. He testifies both as a resident and as a tourist actor of the district, reflecting the point of view of the numerous inhabitants who fear to see their district losing its identity....

Thursday 30 March 2023 - Evènements
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An olfactory workshop to compose your own perfume.

Perfume is such a powerful and personality-revealing tool that it must be singular, a sort of second skin. Newly installed on rue de Picardie at the corner of the famous rue de Bretagne ...

Thursday 30 March 2023 - Boutiques
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Human & Tea reinvents the culture of tea in the Marais.

Very nice inauguration of the new tea room Human & Tea on rue de Saintonge on June 30, 2022. The press, friends and neighbors were present for this beautiful evening in this place dedicated to tea as a revelator of well-being and joy of living. ...

Thursday 30 March 2023 - Boutiques
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Everyone is hunting in the Rue de Bretagne!

The flea market of the rue de Bretagne has become for more than 20 years an institution around the City Hall of Paris Centre. Every year in May and in November during a big three-day weekend, this flea market is more and more popular. ...

Thursday 30 March 2023 - Evènements
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Festa del Vino at Eataly

It was the second Festa del Vino at Eataly. A VIP evening dedicated to the discovery of the best Italian wines. There was a lot of people this February 2nd in the temple ...

Thursday 30 March 2023 - Boutiques
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Traffic plan for the Marais. What do the residents think?

New traffic plan for the Marais. What do marsh dwellers... and visitors think? To tell the truth, we don't know what to think. A priori benevolent on everything that can improve the quality of life, the risks of accident and pollution, we welcome it as a step forward ...

Thursday 30 March 2023 - Dernière minute
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L'inaperçu : Creative cuisine and photographic bookstore.

L'INAPERÇU, the new address dedicated to photography, art books and inventive cuisine becomes the new Arty corner of the northern Marais. The place created by Christine Ye proudly claims ...

Thursday 30 March 2023 - Boutiques
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Visit le Marais and learn french with its ambassador.

A longtime resident of Paris, Pascal Fonquernie, walks us through his historic neighborhood, Le Marais, sharing its unique history and shining a light on the different communities who live there.  ...

Tuesday 10 January 2023 - Boutiques
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Le Marais : A living Masterpiece by Marianne Ström.

Marianne Ström is a well renowned art historian and photographer. She presented her doctoral thesis at the Sorbonne University on the subject of Public Art, Integration of the Plastic Arts in the Architectural, ...

Wednesday 21 December 2022 - Boutiques
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Lions Club Christmas Market in Le Marais

A welcome by Father Christmas himself, nearly 60 creative craftsmen from France, gift ideas as varied as they are original for young and old – arts and crafts, wooden toys, jewellery, clothing for adults and children, ...

Thursday 01 December 2022 - Dernière minute
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Flea Market rue de Bretagne: The event not to miss.

Life is back to almost normal in central Paris. This weekend,  25, 26, 27 november 2022, just down the road from our office, all along rue de Bretagne and around the Square...

Friday 02 July 2021 - Dernière minute
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19 May : Return to Happiness in le Marais.

Just like every other day for the past 40 years that I have lived in Le Marais, I hopped on my bike on Saturday afternoon, and took a leisurely ride around ...

Wednesday 19 May 2021 - Dernière minute
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Paris Forever, le Marais more than ever.


Dear friends, subscribers and lovers of Le Marais, This year, our seasonal celebrations will take place with a rather different hue, with limitations and restrictions imposed upon revellers the world over. ...

Thursday 17 December 2020 - Dernière minute
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PARIS BY NIGHT... Between 5 and 8 pm only !

PARIS BY NIGHT... le Marais by night... But only until 8 pm. From today and for one month you ll have to be back home at 8 pm ...

Tuesday 15 December 2020 - Galeries & Musées
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Death of a Hair Salon in Paris

On April 15, 2019, the world was moved by the (fortunately, only partial) destruction of a Monument that is an essential figure of the Parisian landscape and heritage; its wooden frame, the roof and the spire went up in smoke in just a few hours, creating an emotional response that was as strong as the flames themselves....

Wednesday 15 July 2020 - Boutiques
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Small is Beautifull !

Similar in size to Monaco, and spanning just 2 square kilometres, Le Marais has long been the most sought-after district of Paris. Straddling the 3rd and 4th arrondissements, this is where you will find imagination and non-conformism, where all communities coexist in harmony and in creativity, giving a luxurious and fascinating blend of life within a real, authentic village....

Monday 06 January 2020 - Dernière minute
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The 14th edition of PARIS' MARAIS MAP is available !

We are happy to share with our readers the launching of the 14th edition of the MARAIS MAP. This new edition, mostly dedicated to gastronomy and culture, is now online, downloadable and printable as a PDF from our site via this link....

Tuesday 22 October 2019 - Dernière minute
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Save the date for the finest moments of classical music

We are delighted to introduce our readers to one of the finest moments of classical music in Le Marais. Recently founded by two major local associations Vivre le Marais and Culture & Patrimoine, the event «Moments lyriques du Marais » presents its fourth event in the beautiful baroque church Notre Dame des Blancs Manteaux on Wednesday 30th october 2019....

Tuesday 22 October 2019 - Evènements
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Exhibition of the 130th anniversary of the Eiffel Tower

Beginning on September 28, the Eiffel Tower will offer a unique exhibition on its esplanade, retracing the saga of its construction. An exhibition that’s free and open to everyone!...

Tuesday 17 September 2019 - Dernière minute
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European Heritage Days in Paris

For 35 years, European Heritage Days have been inviting visitors to discover areas of iconic cultural sites and entire places in Paris that are not usually open to the public. An outstanding programme makes this weekend a highlight of the post-summer holiday period....

Tuesday 17 September 2019 - Dernière minute
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Charity Gala in aid of The Robert Grace Trust

The premiere of the award winning film TOMORROW – Executive Producer Martin Scorsese
British Museum Wednesday 25th September 7.00. (Doors open 6.20)...

Tuesday 03 September 2019 - Evènements
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Discover 10 great places to eat out and enjoy Paris in Summer

New hotels, new restaurants, new bars, new places to shop and enjoy the historic and former royal district of Paris. Here are our "coup de cœur" for this month.

More beautiful and more attractive than ever, Le Marais will never stop surprising you.

www.parismarais.com/newsletter/

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Refrench your vision of life in le Marais !

Once upon a time in Le Marais, the most beautiful quarter of the most beautiful city in the whole world, on the famous square of the Hôtel de Ville in Paris, stood "the BHV MARAIS", one of the oldest department stores in Paris, originally known as the Bazaar of the Town Hall. Over time this iconic store had become the darling of Parisians, especially those passionate about interior design and creativity, so much so that they affectionately referred to it as le BHV, an acronym which still stands today....

Wednesday 31 July 2019 - blog
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Happy birthday to The Moulin Rouge!

Since it opened all those years ago on October 6, 1889, the Moulin Rouge has been – and always will be – Paris’s ultimate theatrical night out, its fame and prestige knowing no bounds! The Moulin Rouge boasts an international reputation, an extravagant and exciting history, and topnotch shows that are beyond compare – all of which have made it the world’s most celebrated cabaret....

Thursday 25 July 2019 - Evènements
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Specials offers at Hotel Jacques de Molay

Do not look anywhere else! This boutique hotel pampers guests with its enchanting and unique atmosphere. Every 23 spacious and tastefully furnished single, double, twin and triple rooms, every detail has been carefully thought through in order to make you feel at home....

Tuesday 14 May 2019 - Hotel discounts
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Notre Dame de Paris, the great fire

On April 15, 2019 at 18:50, the world learned with horror that the iconic Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris was on fire. For Parisians, it was an unprecedented drama as well as a visual, emotional and psychological shock....

Wednesday 24 April 2019 - Evènements
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Helena Rubinstein, the Adventure of Beauty

For the first time in France, from Wednesday 20 March 2019 until Sunday 25 August 2019, the mahJ is devoting an exhibition to Helena Rubinstein (1872-1965)....

Tuesday 19 March 2019 - Galeries & Musées
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LGBT friendly hotels in Paris

Of course everybody knows Le Marais is not only the historical royal quarter of Paris but also the jewish district and the gay district. How about choosing your hotel in le Marais and being welcome whoever you love? parismarais.com has selected for you the best gay friendly or gay-run hotels in Paris, in and around the marais district. You can book with us with confidence and be sure you'll be hosted like friends. Important to know, don't you agree ?

www.parismarais.com/en/marais-lifestyles/gay-marais/hotels-gay-friendly...

Tuesday 12 March 2019 - Voyages
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Great succes for Paramour le bal

The first Charity event dedicated to fund raising for aids research at Paris city hall grand ballroom, 1700 happy-fews attended this major event to bring hundreds of thousands euros to LINK - Fonds de Dotation Please bookmark your agenda for next year event 14 feb. 2020

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In the Name of Love

For the first time ever, inspired by the fabulous annual Life Ball in Vienna, Paris now has its own glamorous Valentine charity ball, held in the town hall in the centre of the city....

Tuesday 12 February 2019 - Evènements
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Marianne Ström, three masterpieces on the Marais

The enchanting Parisian quarter Le Marais was first civilised and cultivated by the religious orders. Le Marais then became the favoured haunt of the royal family and its court. But fashion changed and Le Marais was abandoned by the aristocracy and the court. Thereafter the quarter was invaded by artisans and small industry. Today Le Marais is much in vogue with young fashion creators and many trendy bars. The Marais has fully rediscovered its splendid architecture after some 40 years of preservation and renovation....

Monday 14 January 2019 - Galeries & Musées
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The Marais map printed or online : simply the best you can find

PARISMARAIS.COM has recently celebrated its 20th anniversary, as the domain name was created at the end of 1998! At first it was just a small blog written by empassioned residents of the former royal district and had only a few short posts, and listings of hotels and restaurants… Time after time, with the help of many local, foreign, talented contributors, we ended up creating several touristic tools to help you enjoy Le Marais district with the help of our insider point of view, the most famous of them all being our Marais Map....

Monday 14 January 2019 - Voyages
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What to do in Paris in January

Paris hosts Fashion Week in January, with lots of fabulous events for style aficionados to enjoy. The city is a great shopping destination at any time of year, January in particular because it marks the start of the winter sales. Get ready to shop until you drop!...

Monday 14 January 2019 - Evènements
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We wish you a Happy New Year 2019

As we say, Bonne année, bonne santé and we look forward to welcoming you soon in Le Marais.

www.parismarais.com/newsletter/

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Best of Paris 2018 Expatriates Magazine

The Best of Paris 2018 edition has arrived and distribution begins today. Follow our Instagram stories (www.instagram.com/expatriates_magazine) ...

Tuesday 18 December 2018 - Dernière minute
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November News of the Musée de la Chasse et de la Nature

CONCERT SET zellig, Wednesday, November 7, 2018, At 7:30 p.m.

Echoing the exhibition Country Life , the Zellig Ensemble offers a concert around Sports and Entertainment Erik Satie. Transcribed for four instruments, this musical and literary result humorously leisure time scenes of the Belle Epoque: hunting, fishing, yachting, tennis, horse racing, etc....

Friday 02 November 2018 - Galeries & Musées
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SALENTO : traditional Italian cuisine in the heart of the Marais
Salento, a superb Italian restaurant, first opened in March 2010 on the rue du Temple and is now located on the quiet rue de Jarente, just off the charming Place du Marché St Catherine. Salento offers traditional Italian cuisine revisited according to French tastes. The cuisine is resolutely generous with large portions and is inspired by Mediterranean cuisine and local specialties from Salento, the region of origin of one of the restaurant’s founders. We enjoyed a lunch of delicious ‘al dente’ pasta at this new location with Rosemary Flannery, American tour guide and author and photographer of the 'Angels of Paris: An Architectural Tour through the History of Paris.' We definitely recommend Salento for a great lunch under 20€ in this warm, welcoming bistro decorated with fine work by professional photographers.
 
Salento Marais:  6 rue de Jarente, 75004 Paris. 
Monday to Sunday, 12pm - 2:30pm / 7pm - 10:30pm Tel: 01 40 29 03 03 
Salento has a second location in Montmartre: Salento, 48 rue Condorcet, 75009 Paris.
 

 

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Vintage Car Museum : Enjoy the Magic !

The international world car show in Paris has just closed its doors. You’ll soon discover the new models everywhere in the media. As a patrimonial web site involved in culture, traditions and historic discoveries in Paris but also everywhere in Europe we thought it woud be interesting for us to show you vintage french and european cars....

Tuesday 16 October 2018 - Galeries & Musées
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Schedules of Pierre Talamon shop during August

During August, the new Parisian shop located at 15 rue du Temple, remains open at summer times: Monday to Friday from 14:00 to 19:00 and Saturday from 11:00 to 19:00 ...

Thursday 16 August 2018 - Boutiques
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The best deals of the summer at JoBo's hotel

The Hôtel de Joséphine Bonaparte, JoBo to those in the know, opened this charming residence, with its lounges and 24 rooms, to all would-be Parisians – for a night or a longer stay, a cup of tea, an evening drink, or even a whole night of cocktails and delicious nibbles....

Monday 16 July 2018 - Hotel discounts
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Paris Running Tours with le Pavillon de la Reine

Whether visiting Paris for business or pleasure, grab your running shoes and prepare for a sightseeing experience like no other. In line with the growing industry trend for health and fitness programs, Le Pavillon de la Reine is launching a new partnership with Paris Running Tours....

Monday 16 July 2018 - Evènements
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Marais VIP Cabriolet & Champagne Nightdrive

Guided visits by the PARISMARAIS.COM press team, intended for journalists specializing in tourism, and culture. Discover the Marais by night, in a convertible with the wind in your hair, guided by an expert, bilingual, team of a private driver and a private guide....

Monday 16 July 2018 - Evènements
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This summer, savor Paris at hotel De Neuve

Hotel De Neuve is an elegant hotel that offers a warm and cozy atmosphere in the heart of trendy Marais....

Monday 16 July 2018 - Hotel discounts
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Sunday in Paris at hotel La Chambre du Marais

Enjoy discounts of up to 30% on your summer vacation 2018! Book your holiday now and enjoy many benefits ... From 13 July to 31 August 2018 it is summer in the most Parisian hotels!...

Monday 16 July 2018 - Hotel discounts
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Book now your next stay in Paris at Hotel de la Bretonnerie

The Hotel de la Bretonnerie is the ideal place for your charming stay in the heart of the Marais. From July 15th to August 31st 2018 get 6% off on your reservation if your stay 2nights minimum and 12% off if you stay 3 nights....

Monday 16 July 2018 - Hotel discounts
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Le Marais firemen ball on Bastille day

Every year, the Bastille Day celebrations take place in most of the Fire Stations in Paris. True to form this year again, they will be held on 13 & 14 July, at the beautiful Hotel de Chavigny, built by François Mansart who was the architect of the Palace of Versailles....

Monday 09 July 2018 - Evènements
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