While I was researching about LGBTQ life in Le Marais I stumbled across an article titled “Ten Things You Didn’t Know About Gay Paris.” One of the items that captured my attention was a bakery in the neighborhood that sold phallic-shaped baguettes…

The Hotel de Ville, one of Paris' most iconic, historic buildings, is situated in the heart of Le Marais. Standing at the center of the Place de l'Hôtel de Ville, The Hôtel de Ville serves as a magnificently large physical reminder of Le Marais'…

The impressive stain glass windows of the Tournelles Synagogue are quite unassuming as you walk down the Rue des Tournelles, it's only once you stand directly in front of the building that you can grasp the full magnitude of its beauty. The original…

Nestled on the outskirts of the Marais district, in the historic Hôtel de Saint-Aignan, lies the Museum of Jewish Art and History. This museum highlights the history, art, and culture of not only French Jews but Jews from all over Europe and North…

Our next stop on our walking tour of the Marais is a site iconic to the Marais- The Place des Vosges. This park is a destination for many people who travel to Paris and is simply a can’t miss. “One of the world’s few great squares that…

While Le Marais is now home to countless upscale boutiques, art galleries, and unique restaurants, the neighborhood's history as the center of Jewish culture in Paris continues to define Le Marais today. Despite Le Marais' constantly changing…

Le Marais has evolved throughout the years and many are surprised to learn that the neighborhood is not only the center of Jewish life in France, but it is also the home of the LGBTQ community. During the rebellion of May 1968, students and the…