What to see and do in The Marais: history, Picasso and a square

What to visit in The Marais: history, Picasso and a square

• Musée Carnavalet History of Paris
• Musée national Picasso-Paris
• Place des Vosges

PLACES AND EXPERIENCES

What to do in The Marais: history, Picasso and a square

museum

Musée Carnavalet History of Paris

The collections present stories of Paris within historic buildings of the Marais, with rooms and courtyards that form part of the museum experience.

Activities for your visit

• Tour the permanent collections on the city's history.
• Observe the buildings and patios enabled during the visit.

Tips for this place

• The permanent collection allows free individual visits without reservation.
• Temporary exhibitions and group visits have their own conditions.

Access to the collection ↗

Permanent collections free and without reservation for individual visitors. Temporary exhibitions, activities and groups require review of their conditions.

Reference sources and location

• Musée Carnavalet · Visit and access

Orientative reference of the venue in Wikidata; it does not indicate a door, ticket office or accessible route.

Reference coordinates: 48.857375, 2.362745.

Wikidata · Musée Carnavalet

museum

Musée national Picasso-Paris

The Hôtel Salé houses collections and exhibitions that allow you to explore Picasso's work and creative process in the Marais district.

Activities for your visit

• Choose a tour of the works and exhibitions available.
• Observe the architecture of the Hôtel Salé.

Tips for this place

• Select the Paris location and check the conditions of the date.
• The gardens and activities may have a different calendar than the rooms.

Book tickets ↗

Official sale of the Musée national Picasso-Paris. Select entry and date; review the conditions of exhibitions and activities.

Reference sources and location

• Musée Picasso Paris · Official visit

Orientative reference of the venue in Wikidata; it does not indicate a door, ticket office or accessible route.

Reference coordinates: 48.859731, 2.362439.

Wikidata · Musée Picasso Paris

heritage

Place des Vosges

The brick facades, the galleries and the central garden of Square Louis XIII allow you to discover a historical complex of the Marais.

Activities for your visit

• Walk through the public spaces and observe the facades.
• Rest in center field when it is open.

Tips for this place

• Center field has its own opening schedule.
• The buildings and museums on the perimeter have independent visiting conditions.

Access ↗

Access to the plaza and the central garden during its opening. Museums, establishments and activities in the perimeter are managed separately.

Reference sources and location

• Ville de Paris · Place des Vosges and Square Louis XIII

Reference of the entire plaza; It does not represent an entrance to a perimeter building or museum.

Reference coordinates: 48.855556, 2.365556.

Wikidata Place des Vosges

A PROPOSAL TO ORGANIZE YOURSELF

2-day itinerary in The Marais: history, Picasso and a square

1. Day 1

   History of Paris and Place des Vosges

   Tour the permanent collection of Carnavalet and add a walk through the square and its garden during the opening.

2. Day 2

   Picasso at the Hôtel Salé

   Arrange admission to the museum and choose a tour of the available works and exhibitions.

Tips for visiting The Marais: history, Picasso and a square

• Carnavalet's permanent collection is free for individual visitors without reservation.
• The Picasso Museum and temporary exhibitions use their own entrances.

LOCAL FLAVORS

What to eat in The Marais: history, Picasso and a square

Among bakeries, cafes, bistros and pastry shops, discover traditional French preparations present in Paris. A selection to accompany your walks around the city.

Paris · Bakeries and breakfast

Croissant

Laminated dough pastries, crispy layers and butter flavor. A classic of Parisian bakeries to accompany breakfast.

Reference: Paris je t’aime · Culinary specialties

Paris · Daily bread

Baguette

Elongated bread with a crunchy crust and tender crumb. Present on the everyday table, it is also used to prepare sandwiches or accompany a meal.

Reference: Paris je t’aime · The Parisian baguette

Paris · Cafes and brasseries

Croque-monsieur

Sliced bread with cooked ham, bechamel and gratin cheese. A common preparation in cafes, brasseries and bakeries.

Reference: Paris je t’aime · Culinary specialties

Paris · Brasserie cuisine

Soupe à l’oignon · French onion soup

Broth with onions cooked with butter, bread and melted cheese on top. A classic dish from Parisian brasseries.

Reference: Paris je t’aime · Culinary specialties

Paris · Bistro classic

Steak-frites

Grilled beef accompanied by French fries. A traditional bistro option that can be served with different sauces.

Reference: Paris je t’aime · Culinary specialties

Paris · Pastry shops and sweet break

Macarons

Two delicate almond shells with a sweet filling in the center. Flavors and colors vary by pastry shop.

Reference: Paris je t’aime · Culinary specialties