Le Marais

Paris, France - Video Tour of Le Marais Neighborhood (Part 2)

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Today we are going to finish up our tour of a great Paris neighborhood -- the Marais. This is the second of our two-part series on the fantastic neighborhood of the Marais in Paris. If you haven't yet watched the first part, you can find it on our YouTube channel : http://www.youtube.com/user/NewYorkHabitat?feature=mhee#g/c/5704CB831C46A022. The Marais used to be an important center of Jewish Paris and is still today to a certain degree. You can see the unique Agoudas Hakehilos synagogue designed by Hector Guimard at 10 rue Pavee, which used to be the one of the main Jewish streets in Paris. You can pick up some tasty pastries at the various Jewish bakeries or grab a falafel at the famous l'As du Falafel (34 rue des Rosiers)! Further down the street is Chez Marianne, a better option for a sit down meal. Patrons can make their own tasting menu of Eastern Mediterranean delicacies such as hummus, grilled eggplant and vine-leaf dolmas. The fact that the Marais has become a trendy area with cool boutiques does have something to do with the rise in its gay population. At night, you'll have trouble finding space at two of its most popular bars -- the Open Café at 17 rue des Archives and the Raidd Bar at 23 rue de Temple. If you'd like to experience the Marais like a true local, you should definitely rent a vacation rental or furnished apartment. There's no better way to experience this city than to live in a real Parisian apartment. Check out this fully furnished 2-bedroom apartment located in Marais(http://www.nyhabitat.com/paris-apartment/vacation/3142 ), it would be great for your stay in Paris. This accommodation offers a fully equipped kitchen including a dishwasher, a washing machine in the apartment, wood floors throughout and a flat screen TV with a DVD player. Or take a look at this furnished studio Paris apartment (http://www.nyhabitat.com/paris-apartment/furnished/1415 ). The apartment is furnished with a double bed and a sitting chair and would be a great home for anyone on their Paris adventure! If it's shopping you're after, this is the place to be -- from antiques to vintage dresses to the coolest designer shoes! Check out the streets around the Haut Marais/Upper Marais to see what's really going on. If you are staying in an apartment in the Marais you can pick up some delicious French specialties. In the Upper Marais check out the international samplings at the Marché des Enfants Rouges, the oldest Market in Paris. Tartes Kluger, an inventive savory and sweet tart restaurant is perfect for a light, but tasty lunch on the go. If you're looking for delicious French, head to L'Ambassade d'Auvergne, where you'll sample excellent food from the volcanic Auvergne region For vegetarians staying in the Marais you'll find creative dishes, salads, quiches, and other surprises at this tasty spot. The Marais is also bustling in the evenings. The lower half of rue Vielle de Temple has several lively cafes and bars including: Le Pick-Clops (16 rue Vielle de Temple) -- a great place for apero with their free popcorn, they also have some nice light meal options. The Lizard Lounge (18 rue du Bourg Tibourg) -- head down into the basement to hang with a fun international crowd. Happy hour until 10 pm and fun dance tunes until late There is plenty else to see and do here. If you can think of any of your favorite Marais secrets, please share them with us in the comments box below. Be sure to visit our web-site (http://www.nyhabitat.com/ ) and to book a vacation rental (http://www.nyhabitat.com/paris-apartment/vacation ) or furnished apartment (http://www.nyhabitat.com/paris-apartment/furnished ) with New York Habitat. You'll find furnished apartments all over Paris! Feel free to watch other video tours such as this about Les Grands Boulevards (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vx8oSQDkKKg ). Also, be sure to check out our blog, if you want more information about this great area : http://www.nyhabitat.com/blog/2012/07/23/paris-video-tour-le-marais-part-2/ I look forward to seeing you soon, living the life in this trendy Paris neighborhood known as the Marais!