# Paris on a rainy day, from Bastille

> What to do in Paris when it rains, from Le Marais: Place des Vosges arcades, museums, a covered market and metro line 1 about 100 m away.

Source: https://www.hotel-herse-dor.com/en/blog/paris-on-a-rainy-day-from-bastille  
Published: 2026-10-18  
Updated: 2026-11-12

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# Paris on a rainy day, from Bastille

Rain does not spoil Paris, it changes it. From Le Marais, several ideas stay under cover or close to the metro.

## Under the arcades of Place des Vosges

The arcades of [Place des Vosges](https://www.hotel-herse-dor.com/en/blog/place-des-vosges-guide), 100 m from the hotel, let you walk dry past galleries and cafés, with the garden in the rain as a backdrop.

## The neighbourhood museums

Carnavalet, Picasso, Victor Hugo's house: see our article on the [museums of Le Marais](https://www.hotel-herse-dor.com/en/blog/museums-in-le-marais), all a few streets apart. Opening hours and prices change: check each venue's official website before you go.

## Lunch out of the rain

Several restaurants on rue de Bretagne and nearby streets let you have lunch under cover. The Enfants Rouges market, destroyed by a fire on 12 October 2026, is no longer an option: see [markets near Bastille and Le Marais](https://www.hotel-herse-dor.com/en/blog/markets-near-bastille-and-le-marais).

## A metro ride

Line 1, about 100 m from the hotel (Bastille station), reaches the Louvre and the Champs-Élysées without changing. Details are in [getting around from the hotel](https://www.hotel-herse-dor.com/en/blog/getting-around-from-the-hotel).

**Tip.** Keep the end of the day for coming back: the reception desk is open 24 hours a day.

## Frequently asked questions

**What can I do in Paris when it rains, near the hotel?**

Walk under the arcades of Place des Vosges, visit a Marais museum, or take line 1 at Bastille.

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## Also read

- [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)
- [The Carnavalet Museum, the history of Paris in Le Marais](https://www.hotel-herse-dor.com/en/blog/carnavalet-museum-history-of-paris)
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