Paris's 3rd arrondissement is home to many of the capital's hidden nuggets. Here, you'll find one of the neighborhoods that make up the Paris of Parisians, one of gourmet cafés and bistros, confidential museums and secret gardens. Nicknamed the Haut-Marais, the 3rd arrondissement is a meeting place for avant-garde pop-up store and trendy boutique seekers, gourmet restaurant hunters and cultural enthusiasts.
It's a district you have to get lost in to fully appreciate. In the maze of its streets, you can come face to face with a charming passageway or discover a secret square. Here, the beauty of a Paris of yesteryear meets that of the modern era. Some of the capital's oldest buildings can be found here, includingNicolas Flamel's , considered the oldesthouse in Paris, and the Marché des Enfants-Rouges, brimming with gourmet stalls and counters. The oldest food market in the capital, it's still a favorite with Parisians and tourists alike!
Historic mansions marvel at the beauty of their façades, and some of them are the setting for cultural attractions, such as theSwedish Institute in theHôtel de Marle, or the Musée Cognac-Jay in theHôtel Donon. Not to be missed in the district are the Musée Carnavalet , dedicated to thehistory of Paris (and also the oldest in the capital), and the Musée des Arts et Métiers, dedicated to science and technology, which takes us into a more steampunk universe. The Carreau du Temple, meanwhile, helps to highlight a heritage inherited from the industrial era, of which a certain Gustave Eiffel is known to have been one of the standard-bearers. Another not-to-be-missed venue is the GaîtéLyrique, housed in a former theater and offering an often surprising program of festive and artistic events.
As you'll have gathered, the 3rd arrondissement can be explored in length and breadth. And to guide you to its finest treasures, here are the must-sees and the best places to stop!
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