Guide to the 3rd Arrondissement in Paris

Often referred to as "Temple" after the medieval fortress that once stood in the area and was built by the infamous military order known as the Knights Templar, Paris' third arrondissement sits near the heart of the city and combines bustling commercial areas with quiet residential streets.

Main Sights and Attractions in the 3rd Arrondissement:

• The Marais Neighborhood (also part of the 4th arrondissement)
• Musée Carnavalet (Paris history museum and Renaissance-era residence)
• Picasso Museum
• Musée des Arts et Métiers
• Musee Cognacq-Jay
• Hotel de Soubise (Renaissance-era mansion) and the French National Archives
• Musée de la Poupée (Paris Doll Museum)
• Centre Culturel Suedois (Swedish Cultural Center)

Map of the 3rd Arrondissement: View map here