Travel Journal

Our Favourite Addresses in Le Marais

©Maison de Victor Hugo

Historic at its core yet constantly reinventing itself, Le Marais is one of those Paris neighbourhoods where past and present live side by side.

February 23, 2026

Le Marais has that rare balance: it feels both elegant and alive. You can spend the morning wandering under arcades that have existed for centuries, pause for lunch in a courtyard hidden from the street, browse a design-led boutique in the afternoon, and end the evening at a lively neighbourhood table filled with creative Parisians.

Whenever guests ask us where to stay, where to eat, or where to wander in this part of Paris, these are the addresses we naturally share. Not because they are trendy (although some are), but because they each capture something we genuinely love about the spirit of the Marais.

©Le Grand Mazarin

Le Grand Mazarin

Le Grand Mazarin feels like stepping into a slightly whimsical Parisian dream. The interiors are layered, colourful, almost theatrical, but still refined. We love it because it doesn’t try to be minimalist or overly serious. It embraces personality.

The location is ideal for exploring the Marais on foot, and after a long day wandering between galleries and cafés, returning here feels warm and cocooning. It’s lively without being overwhelming, very much in tune with the neighbourhood itself.

©Arcane 17 by Axel Aurejac

Arcane 17

Arcane 17 is one of those places that instantly feels like “now”. The energy is warm, slightly buzzing, with a Southern influence that softens the Parisian edge. We love the convivial spirit; plates to share, good wine, dishes that are generous without being heavy.

It’s the kind of place we would book for a relaxed dinner with friends after a day exploring.

©Anne

Anne

Facing Place des Vosges, discreetly tucked beneath the arcades of the Pavillon de la Reine, Anne is more intimate. It feels almost secretive. Only a handful of tables, soft lighting, impeccable service.

This is where we would go when we want something elevated; a long, elegant lunch or a refined dinner. It represents that quieter luxury that Paris does so well: understated, precise, deeply satisfying.

©MyBlend

MyBlend

Tucked into the Marais, myBlend is one of those addresses we recommend for those looking for a moment to reset. It’s calm, modern, and beautifully designed.

We love that it combines skincare expertise with technology in a way that feels intentional rather than gimmicky. If you’ve been walking all day through Paris, this is a lovely pause, a quiet hour that makes you feel instantly restored.

©Maison de Victor Hugo

Maison de Victor Hugo

Overlooking the arcades of Place des Vosges, the Maison de Victor Hugo is one of those places we return to not necessarily for the museum experience itself, but for the atmosphere. There is something incredibly moving about stepping into the apartment where Victor Hugo once lived and worked, then looking out the window onto the same square that still exists today.

It’s intimate rather than grand. You walk through modestly sized rooms filled with personal objects, manuscripts, and furniture that reflect both the man and the era.

What we love most is that it feels human. It’s not overwhelming. You don’t need hours. You can spend forty-five minutes there and leave with a deeper sense of Paris; of its literary history, of its political past, of the creative minds that shaped it.

Village Saint-Paul

Village Saint-Paul is like discovering a secret within the Marais. Just a few steps away from the busier streets, you slip into a network of cobbled courtyards and narrow passages.

Antique dealers open their doors onto stone courtyards. Small galleries display carefully curated art. There’s none of the rush of Rue des Francs-Bourgeois; instead, you hear footsteps on cobblestones and the murmur of conversation drifting through open doors.

We love wandering here without intention. No shopping list, no fixed address. Sometimes we step inside an antique shop simply to look at old linen or silverware. Other times, we just circle the courtyards and admire the façades.

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