Shuttle transfer to Marais district in Paris

History and visit the Marais district of Paris

Le Marais is an area of the city of Paris. It is attached to two districts, the 3rd and 4th. It is located on the right bank of the Seine. It is bordered by the streets of Britain to the north, south Seine, Boulevard Beaumarchais east and west rue Beaubourg. It is served by several subway stations, including stations Saint Paul Chemin Vert, Saint-Sébastien-Froissart and the Filles du Calvaire station. In the 12th century, this part was a marshland. Only religious institutions settled there as the Templars. Le Marais is a district of residence of the aristocracy of the French capital in the 17th century. The Church of St. Louis now known as the Church of Saint-Paul Saint-Louis resides. Famous people lived there as Emily Marie Joly. Many mansions were built there, and many of them exist still . The big names in the city of Paris left the area in the 18th century to reside in the neighborhoods of the Faubourg Saint-Germain and Faubourg St. Honore. This movement of rich people is accentuated by the French Revolution. The area was occupied by workers and craftsmen who built their workshop. During the renovation of the city of Paris in the 19th century, little change was made to the district. The changes were made in the alignment of new construction. The destruction of some buildings has been carried out, which led to the disappearance of medieval buildings. Protection projects were conducted by André Malraux in 1969 and is still updated to our time. Through these actions backup, the Marais is a very attractive place for tourists with its unique buildings, museums and great overall beauty. Le Marais Jewish communities housed between the 19th and 20th century. Jewish shops have taken place in the area. They settled around the rue des Rosiers, the street Pletzl. This part is then engaged in the making. In retaliation and controls the Nazis, this community becomes the subject of attacks. Memorial plaques are placed at the feet of several buildings in the area. The northern part of the Marais is occupied by new Chinese immigrants more recently. They live around the Rue de la République and rue du Temple. The Church of St. Elizabeth of Hungary becomes the Chinese church in Paris. The arrival of these Chinese nationals due to the lack of labor during the First World War. Nowadays, the Chinese become traders, jewelers and leather workers in the area. Le Marais is also a large number of art galleries. The development of these galleries started since the inauguration of the Picasso Museum in 1985. The area also has a gay neighborhood. This community is located in the district since 1980. They gather around the rue Sainte-Croix de la Bretonnerie. They openend and frequent restaurants, bars, bookstores and shops. The change in this area marks the evolution of the mind. Stores brands are the first trader quartier.In the Marais there is also a special section in watchmaking.