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A Perfect Day in the Marais

Bonjour Parismarais readers,

The weather is finally warming up, bringing us spring and longer sunny days, encouraging us to spend more time outside. To celebrate, here is an example of a jam-packed day bursting with just a few of the many delights to discover in the Marais if you are full of energy you want to burn off. You might of course want to take your sojourn a bit slower and more relaxed, or even split your activities over two days. Enjoy your perfect day (or two, or three, or four) in the Marais !

Pascal Fonquernie,
Editor of PARISMARAIS.COM

9 am - Carette

Don’t miss this Parisian institution’s second luxurious space in the historic heart of Paris designed by Hubert de Givenchy in pure Louis XVI style. On offer are gourmet breakfasts, croissants and other artful pastries as well as their famous macarons, plus sorbets and ice cream, too. Also among their devilish delights - delicious finger sandwiches and plates of 5 mini-macarons. A range of choices for a discerning palate are on the menu.

25 Place des Voges
75004 Paris
Tel. +33 1 48 87 94 07
www.carette-paris.com

10 am - Hotel de Sully Bookshop and Library

The Hotel de Sully Bookshop has a wonderful selection of art books and photos. Two of our favorites are « Paris en Détails Le Marais », by Swedish photographer and long term resident of the Marais, Marianne Ström, and « Angels of Paris » by American expat Rosemary Flannery. Marianne’s book is filled with gorgeous images of the Marais, and Rosemary’s tome is brimming with those of angels to be found all over Paris. Both make a perfect and unique gift !

62 rue Saint Antoine
75004 Paris
Tel. +33 1 44 61 21 75

11 am - Carnavalet Museum

The Musée Carnavalet was the home of Madame de Sévigné between 1677 and 1696, considered to be one of the most brilliant salons in Paris, the meeting place of the “crème de la crème” of high society. It is now the Historical Museum of Paris where you can discover the city throughout the ages, from the Roman times until the early 20th century. Not to be missed. Free entrance, closed on Monday.

23-29 rue de Sévigné
75003 Paris
Tel. +33 1 42 72 21 13
http://carnavalet.paris.fr/

12 pm - Au Bourguignon du Marais

Close to Hôtel de Ville (City Hall), located on a street of Gallo-Roman origin opening onto a terrace, the Bourguignon du Marais welcomes you to enjoy a delicious and traditional cuisine. Wonderful starters will awaken your palate before continuing with one of their delicious main dishes. The soul of this restaurant is to be found also in the exceptional wine list, which is exclusively from Burgundy. The Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru 2008 "Les champs Gains"  Jacques Bavard or The Hautes Côtes de Nuit 2009 Jayer-Gilles are just some suggestions among a constantly renewed selection of high quality.

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52, rue François Miron
75004 Paris
Tel : 01 48 87 15 40

2 pm – La Boutique Extraordinaire

Enjoy guilt – free, ethical « Made in France » shopping in rue Poitou and rue Charlot, which are filled with delectable boutiques you won’t find anywhere else on the planet such as La Boutique Extraordinaire. Enter here intrigued, and leave here dressed in a textile work of art. Several creators exhibit here and truly spotlight the noble and rare materials utilised. Each piece of clothing is a true collector's item that will whisper sweet nothings in your ear and be soft to the touch… All that, at reasonable prices, with  organically-responsable principles behind all the products. La Boutique Extraordinaire really is the first textile art gallery.

  Rue Charlot

67, rue charlot
75003 Paris
Tel. +33 1 57 40 68 85

3 pm – Les Opticiens du Marais

If you’re after that unique look, Les Opticiens du Marais (The Marais Opticians) is the place to go. All the frames are distinctive and the lenses are cutting-edge technology. You won’t find mass market productions here. Creativity is the byword. Marais residents as well as the international jet set come to find just the right French touch. Some of the frames are even funky enough for Lady Gaga. Les Opticiens du Marais stand behind their products and will exchange and adapt your lenses and frames if need be. Their high-quality service, innovation and creativity will certainly give you satisfaction.

41 rue des Archives
75004 Paris
Tel. +33 1 42 76 05 06

3 :30 pm – Maison de la Pralisne Mazet

With your new glasses, you’re now ready to have a good look at Maison de la Pralisne Mazet. A luxury confectioner inspired by a great gastronomic tradition, the Maison de la Pralisne Mazet " was created in 1636 in Montargis and has recently dropped anchor in the heart of the Marais. In a stylish boutique with a refined medieval decor, you will discover the original Pralisnes Mazet recipe of caramel flavor with toasted almonds as well as their whole range of sweets - Givrettes and Grêlons being among the most well-known. Available in a large variety of boxes including some decorated with their official coat of arms, the Pralisnes Mazet is a perfect gift idea. Almonds, hazelnuts, caramel, cocoa, candied fruit, dark chocolate with crushed tea, chocolate for fondue, everything reflects long experience and unequaled expertise.

37 rue des Archives
75004 Paris
Tel. +33 1 44 05 18 08
www.mazetconfiseur.com

4 pm – Zvonko

Zvonko offers an ethical well-being through its spa and beauty care line of marine cosmetic products which apply a personal approach to eco-development by aiming at protecting the environment and participating in sustainable development using innovative, ethical, and ecological manufacturing processes. All of their formulas are 100% natural - made from plants, sea or mineral products intending to unite luxury and nature without disturbing the delicate natural aquatic balance.

70, quai de l'Hotel de Ville
75004 Paris
Tel. +33 1 42 77 76 20
http://www.zvonkoparis.com/

5 pm – Ô Château

Ô Château is a place that is open to everyone. To people who like wine, who love it, who are intrigued by it, even to those who know nothing about it. It is open to all those who feel some sort of an attraction to wine. Ô Château offers an elegant yet relaxed atmosphere for wine-tasting classes as well as a fabulous wine bar and restaurant. Your experience at Ô Château will be delicious, informative, and fun. You might also get a buzz while drinking really good wine. Ô Château offers more than 40 wines and Champagnes by the glass at the bar.
Friendly and bilingual staff, great décor, comfortable surroundings. All wine tastings are presented in English.

68 Rue Jean-Jacques Rousseau
75001 Paris
Tel. +33 1 44 73 97 80
www.o-chateau.com

7 pm – DUO Lounge Bar

Situated halfway between Notre Dame and the Georges Pompidou Center, the Hotel DUO is dedicated to serenity. Architectural decor, colours, space and materials merge in elegance and coziness with a warm modern theme. In perfect harmony with the neighborhood, the Hotel DUO Lounge Bar offers you great ambiance and proximity to all major landmarks, restaurants, nightlife and chic boutiques make the Hotel DUO Lounge Bar the ultimate luxurious and trendy spot in Le Marais.

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11 Rue du Temple
75003 Paris
Tel. +33 1 42 72 72 22

8 pm - Café Charlot

Just in front of Paris’s oldest covered market the Enfant Rouges in the northern  burgeoning part of the Marais the Café Charlot has the only sunny terrace on the northern side of rue Bretagne, and it’s heated in winter for year round people – watching, especially during fashion week! The decor has a homey 1920s feel, and the menu is simple but epicurean. Happy hour from 7 to 9 is a must.

38 rue de Bretagne
75003 Paris
Tel. +33 1 44 54 03 30

9 pm – Eat out in the Marais - selected restaurants to savour

Choose from our exceptional restaurants, each one offering a unique menu, decor, and wine list for exceptional prices.

  Selected Best Restaurants

  Selected Best Traditional Cafes

  Check our previous newsletter for restaurant reviews.

10 pm CAB SERVICE PRESTIGE NIGHTDRIVE

Looking for an effective solution to your travel plans during your stay in Paris? Available for transfers (from the airport or train station to your Paris destination from 110 euros in a Jaguar XJL), tailor-made tours of Paris and the surrounding regions, or even just for oh-so-Parisian shopping sprees. For the assurance of a high quality service delivered by a team of multilingual professionals in either limousines, top car models or luxury minibuses, there is only one place to go- Cab Service Prestige.

Available seven days a week, your driver and guide speaks your language fluently and is completely at your disposal. Discover a selection of themed tours proposed by Cab Service Prestige, such as the "Seine River Cruise and Cabaret Show" or the "Private Castle Valley Tour" for a memorable and totally unique stay. Deserving special mention: the "Bond 007 Tour" on the Seine starting in spring of 2013.

Tel. :  33 (0)1 75 62 01 63
cabservice-prestige.com

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