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Guide to the 4th arrondissement of Paris: The Old Marais

July 13, 2022February 16, 2025 Oliver Gee

Ah, the Marais. Ancient buildings meet modern culture. A buzzing Jewish district, a lively gay quarter, and fascinating relics from an 800-year-old wall… not to mention the most beautiful island in Europe: the Ile Saint-Louis. Here’s what we found in the stunning fourth arrondissement.

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