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This tree-lined romantic square is one of the oldest and most handsome in Paris. Surrounded by the arcades of splendid palaces, it was a meetingplace in the 17th century of its elegant and wealthy population. Originally called ‘La Place Royale’ in 1612, it received its present name after the Revolution.
The Place des Vosges (Vosges' square) lies in the heart of the fashionable Marais district, not far from the new Bastille opera. King Henri IV decided its construction at the beginning of the 17th century. The Place des Vosges has a brick and stone architecture unique in Paris. It also features an homogeneous square design and lovely arcades. The Place des Vosges also features a peaceful and refreshing garden. It is a good starting point for a visit to the Marais district or shopping in the rue des Françs-Bourgeois near-by. The Place des Vosges is close to the metro station Saint-Paul on line 1. It can also be reached on foot from the Pompidou center (15 minutes), the Bastille opera (10 minutes) or the Notre-Dame cathedral (20 minutes), all of them very pleasant walks.
Rue des Rosiers
An old covered way bordering Philippe Auguste’s ramparts, its name comes from the rose trees which grew along the walls. Described in many literary works and full of history, today it is a shopping street with fashion shops, restaurants, delicatessen and bookshops.
Rue des Francs-Bourgeois
The Rue des Francs-Bourgeois – bordered with old buildings and important museums – goes from the rue des Archives to the Place des Vosges. Its name comes from the Maison d’Aumône built in 1334 and intended to welcome the bourgeois, tax-free as a result of their poverty .
Rue des Archives
Its name comes from the fact that the « Archives Nationales » have been in this street since 1808 and it shows the importance of this institution. Combining history and present time, today it mixes all the tendencies from gay bars to fashion shops.
Hotel near le Marais & Place des Vosges.
Hotel Dechampaigne Paris
Hotel Aida Marais Paris
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