On this walking tour you will encounter some of the famous people that lived in the Marais between the Renaissance and the Romantic eras: from 16th century architects Pierre Lescot and Jean Guujon to Victor Hugo, without forgetting the Duc de Sully, Madame de Sévigné, the 17th century architect Mansart and the 18th-century playwright Beaumarchais. You will discover the first Royal Square in France –now called the Place des Vosges – and some of its remarkable mansions, or hôtels particuliers. Left untouched by Baron Haussmann’s ambitious city planning works during the Second Empire, the Marais remains a true catalogue of 300 years of aristocratic architecture. This walk gives you the opportunity to discover some of the most representative sites from the grand era of the Marais – between 1550 and 1650. At the same time, our itinerary will introduce you to one of the most charming and lively neighborhoods in Paris.
Places and topics covered
1 : Hotel de Sully, 2 : Place des Vosges , 3 : Hotel Carnavalet, 4 : Rue des Francs-Bourgeois, 5 : Impasse des Arbalétiers, 6 : Hotel Amelot-de-Bisseuil, 7 : Rue Vieille du Temple
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Informations
Author: Didier Bouchard Departure point: Hôtel de Sully, at 62 rue Saint-Antoine Arrival point: Rue Vieille du Temple Access: The closest metro stations are Bastille and Saint Paul. Times: To ensure that the doors to most of the inner courts will be open during your visit, we suggest you try to avoid taking this tour on Sundays or Mondays.
