Photo Gallery of the Marais Neighborhood

The Marais is one of the oldest and most beautiful Paris neighborhoods. From its narrow little streets to its Medieval and Renaissance-era residences and squares, the Marais gives more than a glimpse of what the city was like before the architect Haussmann remodeled and modernized most of Paris in the mid-19th century. In the same right, the Marais represents contemporary Paris at its most exciting: some of the city's most up-and-coming galleries, fashion, and home deco boutiques can be found here. The perfect blending of several different communities, including gay and Jewish, and the presence of arty types crowding cafe terraces, makes the Marais one of Paris' most eclectic and interesting spots.