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A weekend in Le Marais, two days on foot

Le Marais is best explored on foot and without rushing. Here is a simple weekend, with the hotel as your starting and finishing point.

Saturday: the historic heart

Start at Place des Vosges, 100 m from the hotel, then step into Victor Hugo's house or one of the museums of Le Marais. In the afternoon, wander the lanes and look for the mansion courtyards that are left open.

For lunch and dinner, see our picks in where to eat near Bastille.

View of the Sainte-Marie church from the hotel

Sunday: from Bastille to the water

Head down to Place de la Bastille (200 m), climb up to the Promenade plantée, then continue to the Arsenal marina and the Canal Saint-Martin. If time allows, end at Notre-Dame and Île Saint-Louis, under 20 minutes on foot.

A weekend without transport

Almost everything is walkable. For a longer trip, Bastille station (lines 1, 5 and 8) is about 100 m away: see getting around from the hotel.

Good to know. Opening hours and prices change: check each venue's official website before you go.

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What can I do for a weekend in Le Marais?

On Saturday, Place des Vosges, museums and courtyards; on Sunday, Bastille, the Promenade plantée and the Arsenal marina.

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