In this Marais calmer, almost hushed, far from the tumult of the grand boulevards, art, history, style and mystery come together. Here, museums don't flaunt their flashy facades: they nestle in private mansions of the XVIIᵉ century, each more sumptuous than the last, where each stone seems to have a story to whisper. Museum Carnavalet opens the doors of eternal Paris to you in a preserved aristocratic setting. Museum Picasso combines architectural majesty and flashes of genius. The MAJH, Cognacq-Jay or Musée de la Chasse et de la Nature invite you to push open discreet doors to discover unsuspected treasures. But the charm of the Marais also holds to its contemporary elegance: refined galleries intersect with niche perfumeries and stylish concept stores, in particular rue des Francs-Bourgeois, a temple of cutting-edge shopping. In this museum village in the heart of the capital, the Marais reveals itself more calmly, more intimately… almost secretive.
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My 10 most beautiful museums in the Marais: when art is exhibited in exceptional settings
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If you Marais was a village, that of the neighborhood Francs-Bourgeois – Carnavalet – Picasso would undoubtedly be the most peaceful. Here, your dream hotel awaits you. Far from the hustle and bustle of Rue des Rosiers or the hustle and bustle of the main roads, this privileged corner cultivates an art
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