Marais district

"Journey of an Assassin: A Powerful Solo Performance You Must See at Théâtre Essaïon in Paris"

Following its success at the 2025 Avignon Festival, Voyage of a Hitman, a one-man show starring Paul Duvaux about a hitman seeking redemption, is heading to Paris. From January 26 to March 17, 2026, experience this unconventional production at Théâtre Essaïon, right in the heart of the city.

Davide Pascarella: A Realist Tattoo Artist in Paris

Davide Pascarella welcomes you by appointment only at his exclusive studio in Paris. A tattoo artist renowned for his realism, delicate line work, and elegant designs, he offers a unique experience and high-quality tattoos for those seeking something truly distinctive.

Gentle Monster: the South Korean eyewear brand's Paris flagship store and its futuristic installations - photos

Le Marais sees double... and it has never been so clear! Gentle Monster, the South Korean brand that is reinventing eyewear, has opened its first European flagship store in the heart of the district. Here, futuristic frames and kinetic installations merge to create an experience that can be seen... and felt.

Elmgreen & Dragset's free, hyperrealistic installation in a gallery in the Marais district of Paris.

Behind the window of the MASSIMODECARLO Pièce Unique gallery, a scene that is more real than life itself stops passersby in their tracks: a gallery assistant slumped over her desk, frozen in silence. Created by Elmgreen & Dragset, this hyperrealistic sculpture is at the heart of October 2025, a free exhibition that can be viewed day and night until October 31, 2025.

Les Traversées du Marais 2025: the free cultural program to discover this weekend in Paris

Les Traversées du Marais, the cultural itinerary showcasing the finest venues in Paris' Marais district, is back from September 5 to 7, 2025. This year, some twenty emblematic sites in the Paris district will be offering a wide range of free artistic events for all to enjoy!

Did you know? Why is the Marais district in Paris called Le Marais?

Beneath its cobbled streets and private mansions, the Marais hides an unexpected past. Before it became one of Paris's most fashionable districts, it was a vast marshland crossed by ancient branches of the Seine ...

ABRA: Tal Spiegel's Unique Bakery in the Heart of Paris's 4th Arrondissement

ABRA, Tal Spiegel's first patisserie, opens its doors this Wednesday, June 24, 2025, in the 4th arrondissement of Paris. Imagine a singular place that blends graphic design and French patisserie. You'll discover pastries that are as beautiful as they are tasty and well-balanced, changing viennoiseries and ephemeral, gourmet plated desserts.

Fête de la Musique 2024: a retro musette ball at the Bibliothèque Forney in Paris

This Friday, June 21, 2024, it's time to discover new artists and musical talents! To mark this year's Fête de la Musique, a host of events are being organized in Paris and elsewhere in the Île-de-France region. Among this year's not-to-be-missed highlights? A 20s bal musette at the Bibliothèque Forney, in the sublime Hôtel de Sens.

Y: an ephemeral Greek pop-up in the heart of the Marais district, enter to win a trip to Greece

From May 31 to June 14, Y, the first Greek pop-up store, takes up residence at 43 rue Charlot in the 3rd arrondissement, right in the heart of the Marais district. An ode to Greek designers and artists will brighten up your summer days, accompanied by a competition to win trips to Greece and a series of surprising events to enchant your evenings!

Fête de la Musique 2023: a brass quintet at the Bibliothèque historique de la Ville de Paris

On Wednesday, June 21st, it's time to celebrate summer and music! For this special day, the Brass Quintet of the City of Paris Police Music Department will offer a musical interlude in the courtyard of the City of Paris Historical Library.

Le Grand Mazarin, a hotel inspired by the literary salons of yesteryear

Le Grand Mazarin, the new Paris hotel from the Maisons Pariente group, has just opened its doors in the heart of the Marais district. An exceptional new address, like an interlude of luxury and elegance in a district that's vibrant day and night.

The famous brand of herbal candies opens its first French store in the Marais

The leader in herbal candies chose the Marais in Paris to set up its first French store, open since November 15, 2022. Among the iconic recipes, new products and exclusive personalization services have been added. To complete the experience, the Swiss brand's experts will lead creative workshops of all kinds for maximum immersion!

"Azzedine Alaïa, Arthur Elgort. En liberté", the fashion & photo exhibition at the Fondation Azzedine Alaïa

The Azzedine Alaïa Foundation unveils its forthcoming fashion photography exhibition entitled "Azzedine Alaïa, Arthur Elgort. En liberté", on view from January 23 to August 20, 2023. A black-and-white epic illustrating the renewed representation of women, now assertive and independent, through snapshots filled with immediacy and joy! Last days ...

Alaïa afore Alaïa – the retrospective exhibition about the designer at the Azzedine Alaïa Foundation

Sculptural, sublimating and mysterious, so is perceived Azzedine Alaïa’s work. The retrospective exhibition “Alaïa afore Alaïa” returns on the key moments of the designer’s style’s genesis, from his fulfilling meetings and experiences to his iconic and unchangeable creations, to discover until December 31, 2022, at the Azzedine Alaïa Foundation.

LVMH’s Les Journées Particulières 2022 in Paris: old-fashioned charm at the Officine Universelle Buly

On October 14, 15 and 16, 2022, the Officine Universelle Bully takes you to old Paris for the LVMH’s Les Journées Particulières. Discover the historic and atypical decoration of this store covered in woodworks, and go for a writing workshop with a calligraphy master and leave with precious surprises!

ClueZ, the digital and cultural treasure hunt in Paris

ClueZ, the first digital and cultural treasure hunt that lets you discover Paris in a different way, is back. In the course of an investigation, explore and (re)discover the Latin Quarter or the Marais through an exciting story. An immersive, fun activity for teams, colleagues, family and friends!