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Le
Marais,
literally "the swamp", was originally exactly that.
It wasn't until the 13th century that convents came to the area and it began
to develop life and culture.
The neighborhood became part of Paris when Charles V reinforced and extended
the city wall constructed under Philippe Auguste. Charles V then moved to
the Hotel St-Paul in the Marais, but his successors preferred the Hotel
des Tournelles.
It was here that Henri II died, following a wound from a tournament. Catherine
de Medicis later had the mansion torn down.
The Place Royale (now the place des Vosges), built by Henry IV, was finished
in 1612 and the Marais became a very stylish neighborhood, home of many
grand French mansions and "salons", a sort of intellectual and
philosophical conversation group. But after the Henry IV's assassination
(by Ravaillac) and Louis XIII's accession, the high society left the area
and it was taken up by artisans and small industries.
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Famous
Place des Vosges
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Hôtel
particulier
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Seine
River
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Louvre
museum
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Picasso
museum
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Notre
Dame
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Le
Marais street
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Today, a trip around
the Marais shows the numerous restorations it has seen. The neighborhood
contains some of the oldest buildings in Paris, and their architectural
treasures make the Marais a charming and unforgettable place to visit.
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Special query ? Or to make your reservation
call our reception Staff on : +33.1.42.74.22.33 |
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