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Le Marais

Historic district in Paris renowned for its preserved pre-revolutionary architecture, vibrant LGBTQ+ scene, trendy boutiques, and Jewish quarter.

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Le Marais is a fashionable district that is brimming with cozy cafes, bookstores, fashion boutiques, and an artsy flair that has been swirling through the neighborhood for decades. A neighborhood famed for its historical past, artists and literary masters of the Lost Generation called this glistening neighborhood home. Rent was cheap, and so the cutting edge art scene flourished, attracting an eclectic crowd that now adorn book stores and art museums across the planet.

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Le Marais Guides

  • Legendary Artist And Literary Hangouts In Paris

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    The backdrop of magic and wonder during the Lost Generation, Paris has long been the stomping grounds of artists and writers including Ernest Hemingway, Baudelaire, Picasso, Hugo, and more. Their footsteps along the winding streets beneath glimmering lights are easily retraceable, as some of the most iconic hubs for creation remain intact, steeped in history, and reflecting a mythical past. If you love art and old literature as much as us or are just looking to experience some authentically Parisian joints while touring the city, consider these quintessentially French destinations for your adventure. From old bookstores housing secrets of a literary past to open-air cafes that once hosted some of the most cutting edge discussions in modern history, tour Paris through a historical lens.

Le Marais Articles

  • The Biggest Pride Parades Around the World 2022

    Each June, we honor the anniversary of Stonewall Uprising: the historic event that marked the start of the modern movement for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, questioning, intersex and asexual rights (LGBTQIA+) across the globe. To celebrate, hundreds of Pride parades will take place in every nook and cranny of the world. With demonstrations, seminars, parties, […]

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