Paris 3rd Arrondissement: Where to Stay, Eat & Visit
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Regina Baranda Mier
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Paris
France
Arts & Culture
Food & Wine
Museums
Curator’s statement
Paris: one of my favorite places in the world, where every corner has its own charm. In this guide, you'll unveil its avant-garde soul in the Paris 3rd arrondissement, the "haute Marais," where you'll find treasures mixed with some modern marvels.
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Where to stay in the Paris 3rd Arrondissement
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Things to do in the Paris 3rd Arrondissement
Museums
Carnavalet: Wander through the history of French heritage in a 16th-century house.
Musée des arts et métiers: An amazing museum dedicated to the history of science and technology, housed in the former prior of Saint Martin des Champs.
Musée Picasso: Housed within the historical Hôtel Salé, offers a captivating glimpse into this art genius.
Must-Visit
Jardín Leonor - Fini: Enchanting garden full of flowers and greenery.
Passage de l'Ancre: Historic covered passage with unique shops, boutiques and cafés.
Le Défenseur du Temps: Fascinating mechanical sculpture featuring a collection of animated figures that come to life every hour to defend the passage of time.
Maison du Victor Hugo: Housed in the historic Hôtel de Rohan-Guéménée, where Hugo lived for 16 years, the museum offers visitors a glimpse into his private world.
Rue des Rosiers: The heart of the city’s Jewish quarter.
Marché des Enfants Rouges: Paris’s oldest covered market, dating back to the 17th century, full of gourmet food.
Passage Vendôme: Charming covered passage, lined with boutiques, art galleries and antique shops.
A note from Regina
Pro Tip: Don’t miss the chance to wander off the main streets of Le Marais — discover hidden courtyards and picturesque squares for picnics.
Places to eat & drink in the Paris 3rd Arrondissement
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Regina Baranda Mier
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This guide is part of our ongoing series on travel to Paris. For more travel tips, check out Fora Advisor Lilly Paez's guide, Best Arrondissements to Stay in Paris.