# A weekend in Le Marais, two days on foot > Two days in Le Marais from the hotel: Place des Vosges, museums and courtyards on Saturday, Bastille, the Arsenal and Île Saint-Louis on Sunday. Source: https://www.hotel-herse-dor.com/en/blog/a-weekend-in-le-marais Published: 2026-10-18 Updated: 2026-11-12 [Skip to content](#main) [**Herse d'Or** 3-star hotel · Paris Marais](https://www.hotel-herse-dor.com/en) [FR](https://www.hotel-herse-dor.com/blog/un-week-end-dans-le-marais) [Home](https://www.hotel-herse-dor.com/en) / A weekend in Le Marais, two days on foot The Herse d’Or guide · 5 min read # 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](https://www.hotel-herse-dor.com/en/blog/place-des-vosges-guide), 100 m from the hotel, then step into Victor Hugo's house or one of the [museums of Le Marais](https://www.hotel-herse-dor.com/en/blog/museums-in-le-marais). In the afternoon, wander the lanes and look for the [mansion courtyards](https://www.hotel-herse-dor.com/en/blog/mansions-and-courtyards-of-le-marais) that are left open. For lunch and dinner, see our picks in [where to eat near Bastille](https://www.hotel-herse-dor.com/en/blog/where-to-eat-near-bastille). [![View of the Sainte-Marie church from the hotel](https://www.hotel-herse-dor.com/images/hd-x-view-church-513.webp)](https://www.hotel-herse-dor.com/images/hd-x-view-church-513.webp) ## Sunday: from Bastille to the water Head down to Place de la Bastille (200 m), climb up to the [Promenade plantée](https://www.hotel-herse-dor.com/en/blog/bastille-and-the-promenade-plantee), then continue to the [Arsenal marina and the Canal Saint-Martin](https://www.hotel-herse-dor.com/en/blog/from-bastille-to-the-arsenal-and-canal-saint-martin). If time allows, end at [Notre-Dame and Île Saint-Louis](https://www.hotel-herse-dor.com/en/blog/on-foot-to-notre-dame-and-ile-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](https://www.hotel-herse-dor.com/en/blog/getting-around-from-the-hotel). **Good to know.** Opening hours and prices change: check each venue's official website before you go. ## Frequently asked questions **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. [Book direct](https://sky-eu1.clock-software.com/spa/pms-wbe/#/hotel/12223) Book direct on our website for the best price. ## Also read - [Paris on a rainy day, from Bastille](https://www.hotel-herse-dor.com/en/blog/paris-on-a-rainy-day-from-bastille) - [Le Marais with children](https://www.hotel-herse-dor.com/en/blog/le-marais-with-children) - [An evening at Bastille](https://www.hotel-herse-dor.com/en/blog/an-evening-at-bastille) - [All blog articles](https://www.hotel-herse-dor.com/en/blog) Hôtel de la Herse d'Or 3-star hotel · Paris Marais 20 rue Saint-Antoine, 75004 Paris [+33 1 48 87 84 09](tel:+33148878409)[info@hotel-herse-dor.com](mailto:info@hotel-herse-dor.com) © 2026 Hôtel de la Herse d'Or · All rights reserved [Legal notice](https://www.hotel-herse-dor.com/en/legal-notice)[Privacy](https://www.hotel-herse-dor.com/en/privacy)[Terms](https://www.hotel-herse-dor.com/en/terms) [Book](https://sky-eu1.clock-software.com/spa/pms-wbe/#/hotel/12223) **