The 4th arrondissement is one of those neighborhoods where the Paris of Parisians meets the Paris of tourists. In this multicultural, historic and lively spot, you'll find yourself at the heart of the Parisian art de vivre. Nicknamed the Marais, this is the district for all trends. Shopping enthusiasts will discover a number of pop-up stores and trendy boutiques that cater to the avant-garde.
Not far from theHôtel de Ville, headquarters of the Paris City Council, you'll find the BHV Marais, one of Paris's leading department stores, with its many good addresses. Here, fashion is in full swing: vintage enthusiasts flock to the thrift shops to unearth treasures, while the concept stores and designer boutiques offer the latest fashion in both dressing room and design.
Cross the quays to theÎle de la Cité, straddling the 1st and 4th arrondissements. Here you can admire the famous Notre-Dame de Paris cathedral, at the foot of which lies the point zero of France's roads. Beneath the forecourt, you'll find the Crypte Archéologique de l'Île de la Cité, revealing the underside of the capital. The charming Île Saint-Louis is also worth a visit.
The 4th arrondissement is also home to the historic Jewish quarter of Paris , with the rue Pavée synagogue and the rue des rosiers, where several kosher addresses share the scene. The Marais is also one of the HQs of the LGBTQIA+ community, with its many bars, clubs and inclusive concepts. Lovers of cultural outings are also well catered for, with numerous galleries and art foundations! Beaubourg is home to the Centre Pompidou, Europe's largest collection of modern and contemporary art.
With its many fine addresses, from gourmet coffee-shops to bistronomic restaurants and charming hotels, the 4th arrondissement is also a temple of gourmet delights and a great place to live. On sunny days, many Parisians and tourists flock to the quays of the Seine and the iconic Place des Vosges, home to Maison de Victor Hugo!
Halloween 2024: Murder, Gamescape's bloody murder party
How about a Halloween murder party? Head to Gamescape, which is offering Murder, an intriguing interactive thriller, from October 25 to November 3, 2024. Plunge into the heart of Victorian London to solve an investigation pitting Sherlock Holmes against Jack the Ripper, at Le Secret de l'Île, in the 4th arrondissement of Paris. [Read more]
Olympics 2024: which square did Lady Gaga sing from at the opening ceremony?
On Friday, July 26, she surprised everyone - spectators and viewers alike - when she appeared in a beautiful black dress, surrounded by pink pompoms. But where was the singer? Is the venue open to the public? [Read more]
What to visit in Paris' 4th arrondissement? Museums, monuments and exhibitions of the moment!
Feel like taking a stroll through Paris's 4th arrondissement? If you're a fan of cultural outings, here's a list of monuments and museums to visit in the Marais, as well as current exhibitions! Follow the guide! [Read more]
What to see in Paris' 4th arrondissement? Current shows, concerts & plays!
Looking for a show to see in Paris's 4th arrondissement? Concerts, theater, one-man shows and other artistic performances, here's what's on at the moment in the beautiful venues of this Parisian district. [Read more]
Restaurants in the 4th arrondissement of Paris: Where to eat in the district? Our best addresses
Enjoy a gourmet break at one of the finest restaurants in Paris' 4th arrondissement! Follow the guide to discover our best addresses, our latest discoveries and our favorites! [Read more]
Fu Castella opens a patisserie-tea room in the Marais for divine snacks and tea times
Fu Castella is the ultra-moist pastry shop that's already all the rage in Paris's 13th arrondissement. Fu Castella has now set up shop in the Marais, Paris 4th arrondissement, offering a beautiful tea room with exotic sweets, original tea times, ice creams and hot and cold drinks for you to try. [Read more]
Boubalé's delicious and atypical brunch, with Ashkenazi and Oriental flavours, in the Marais district of Paris
Boubalé, nestled in the Grand Mazarin hotel, is the gourmet destination not to be missed in the Marais! As well as lunch and dinner, Sunday brunch awakens the taste buds with friendly Ashkenazi and Oriental-influenced cuisine. [Read more]
Pâtisserie Nèulo, the temple of flan by Pierre-Jean Quinonero
Nèulo is the name of the Provencal patisserie-concept store imagined by Gauthier Rosario and Pierre-Jean Quinonero, French Dessert Champion. Originally dedicated to waffles, the 5th arrondissement Paris venue has changed its tune to become a paradise for all types of flan. From marble flan to lemon flan and the famous vanilla flan, this is the spot for fans of the iconic Parisian pastry. [Read more]
Kahio Paris: the café-florist and deco concept store a stone's throw from Place des Vosges
In the trendy Marais district, a new spot is making a name for itself: Kahio. Opened in 2023 by Kahina and Alessio, this café-florist-deco concept store has become a must! From weekday snacks and lunches to weekend brunches, the coffee shop offers colorful, aesthetic and well-balanced dishes, to be enjoyed amongst a myriad of decorative objects from Italy. The neighboring florist offers a fine selection of seasonal flowers. [Read more]
Les 3 Chocolats: the perfect blend of Japanese pastries and chocolates
Food lovers beware! In a little street just a stone's throw from the Saint-Paul metro station in Paris, lies a well-known spot for sweet tooths. The name? Les 3 Chocolats. Behind this place, which combines pastry and chocolate, is Japanese Emiko Sano, who is keen to honor her family history. [Read more]
All-you-can-eat brunch and mosaic workshops for children, every Sunday at Café Beaubourg
Every Sunday at Café Beaubourg, it's brunch time with a capital "B". What's on the menu? An all-you-can-eat buffet for the whole family and - the icing on the cake - free creative workshops for kids. [Read more]
Mousse, influencer Natoo's coffee shop x hair salon in the Marais district of Paris
Influencer Natoo has opened a unique coffee shop and hair salon in the Marais district of Paris! [Read more]
Crème, the famous London cookies come to the Marais
The cookies that Londoners love are finally coming to Paris with the opening of Crème, the store of pastry chef Damien Leroux, in the Marais! [Read more]
LOLILOL, the coffee shop with the unavoidable chimney cake, the gourmet spit cakes
In the Marais district, a stone's throw from the Saint-Paul metro station, LOLILOL is one of the latest stores to have opened in the area: on the menu, you will find Chimney Cake, these delicious spit cakes originating from Eastern Europe [Read more]
Cookidiction opens a second cookie store in the Marais
Cookidiction is getting ready to open a new cookie store in the Marais, and our heart of gourmand palpitates in anticipation! [Read more]
Babka Zana and its gourmet Coffee Shop Place des Vosges
Are you a fan of Babka Zana's delicious babkas and other Levantine specialties? Head to Place des Vosges to discover its first Coffee Shop-Tearoom, which awaits you from morning to afternoon tea, and especially at lunchtime, with a fine range of savoury dishes to be enjoyed on site or in the park, just a stone's throw away. [Read more]
Paris: Yann Brys opens a Tourbillon pastry shop in the 4th district
Notice to all sweet tooths! Yann Brys, Meilleur Ouvrier de France, has opened his new Tourbillon pastry shop in Paris, after the one already established in Saulx-les-Chartreux, in Essonne. This time, he's heading for the Île-Saint-Louis, in the 4th arrondissement, to open the doors of this ultra-gourmet spot! [Read more]
The temple of coffee in Paris, the Caféothèque
The Caféothèque is the temple of local coffee in Paris. Coffee roaster, barista school, art gallery, store... Coffee purists (and those who want to become one) have an appointment every day of the week at 52 Rue de l'Hôtel de Ville. [Read more]
Le Ju' : a good and cheap breakfast in the Marais !
Le Ju', a young brasserie that opened its doors in the heart of the Marais during the summer of 2017 offers, among other things, hearty and gourmet breakfasts and delicious Sunday brunches! [Read more]
Yummy and Guiltfree, sweet and savory waffles in the Marais
For those who love sweet and savory waffles, be sure to try Yummy and Guiltfree's ultra-crispy waffles, which have something for everyone. [Read more]
Schwart'z Deli's great milkshakes
Schwart'z Deli's milkshakes are all 6 ultra-gourmand. Moreover, they are prepared with ice creams made in Une Glace à Paris. Chocolate, Strawberry, Speculoos, Kinder Bueno... Which one will make you crack ? [Read more]
Yann Couvreur : his 2nd patisserie on rue des Rosiers
Yann Couvreur has a second pastry shop on rue des Rosiers in the 4th arrondissement of Paris. A pastry shop that reveals some nice surprises: a counter for take-away pastries as well as a counter for homemade ice cream. We have not finished enjoying ourselves... [Read more]
L'Eclair de Génie in Paris By Christophe Adam
L'Eclair de Génie, Christophe Adam's pastry shop, exclusively dedicated to eclairs and truffles, has opened its doors in Paris. Come with us into this store that will delight both your eyes and your palate. [Read more]
A VR and tasting experience at the heart of the world of wine in a pop-up store in Paris
Attention oenophiles, a pop-up store is offering a VR tour of France's vineyards from the Place des Vosges in Paris! Created by Wine Vision, it will be open from October 7 to 15, 2024. [Read more]
Between meditation and lithotherapy, discover the crystal bed at the Centre Élément
In a warm, luminous space, enjoy a holistic wellness session featuring yoga, a crystal bed or a sound bath, and immerse yourself in a rejuvenating universe right in the heart of the Marais. [Read more]
Ô Zenhit, the top-of-the-range gym with spa, hammam and group classes in the 4th arrondissement
On Rue Agrippa d'Aubigné, in the 4th arrondissement, Ô Zenhit is a large gym that brings together yoga studios, a cycling center, a cross-training room and a swimming pool in a single space, to offer an all-inclusive range of group classes. [Read more]
Decibel, the brand-new dance studio and club a stone's throw from Beaubourg
Just 200 meters from the Centre Georges Pompidou, on rue Quincampoix, Decibel recently opened with its dance workout classes, for a different kind of gym experience. [Read more]
The Parisian concept store LUSH: fresh cosmetics, reasoned flowers and Spa!
For a moment of well-being of a new kind, head to the LUSH concept store in the Marais. In an immersive scenography that resembles a neighborhood market, the cosmetics brand offers fresh products, ethical French flowers and a Spa with a dozen exclusive treatments! [Read more]
The Jardin des combattants de la Nueve, a secret spot a stone's throw from the Hôtel de Ville
Did you know? Just a stone's throw from the Hôtel de Ville, near the quays of the Seine, lies a green setting that few Parisians know about. This is the Jardin des combattants de la Nueve, a secret spot that's just waiting to be discovered. [Read more]
Terraza Mikuna: the South American tapas bar on the rooftop terrace of BHV Marais
La Terraza Mikuna, the new festive summer terrace orchestrated by the specialist in South American cuisine in Paris, is set to set the BHV Marais alight! From the end of May 2024, head to the 6th floor of the Parisian store to discover this hot spot combining tapas, original cocktails and breathtaking panoramas! [Read more]
Speakeasy: 404 Not Found, a hidden cocktail bar a stone's throw from Place de la Bastille in Paris
Hidden just a stone's throw from the Place de la Bastille, 404 Not Found is the speakeasy of the Franco-German restaurant Prost, which takes us into a world inspired by French history. In an intimate setting where modern design meets classicism, you'll find yourself in the heart of a secret salon, savoring creative cocktails and feeling right at home. [Read more]
La Belle Hortense: intimate literary bar and wine cellar in a bookshop in the heart of the Marais district
Are you a lover of good wine and books? Taste the classics in the Marais at La Belle Hortense, a curious literary bar that mixes books and bottles of vintage wine in a warm, intimate space, surrounded by black-and-white photos. [Read more]
Sena, the new terrace overlooking Île St Louis: pizzas, spritzeria, rooftop and pop-up store
Sena, the new festive and gourmet hotspot in Paris, will open its doors on May 25, 2023! Imagine a large sunny terrace on the banks of the Seine, offering pizzas, Italian specialties and cocktails, in a 60's dolce vita atmosphere that will transport you straight to Italy without leaving the Marais ... Without any doubt the future HQ of your summer evenings ! [Read more]
Griffon, a cultural and committed café-bar with a magnificent terrace in the heart of the Marais
Hot-spot alert! As summer approaches, the Griffon café-bar, in the heart of the Marais, is the trendy place to discover. Large hidden terrace, mismatched decoration, food on the go, and even cultural activities, you can stay there all day long. [Read more]
What to do in the Marais, from Hôtel de Ville to Temple: Our tips and best addresses
Looking for a good address in the Marais, from Hôtel de Ville to Rue de Bretagne? Well, this emblematic district of Paris still offers great ideas for outings. For the best spots, follow the guide! [Read more]
Follow the guide to discover all there is to see in the Bastille and Roquette districts! [Read more]
Wandering around Châtelet-Les Halles and Beaubourg? Follow our guide to discover this central district of the capital from A to Z! [Read more]
Out and about near Notre-Dame de Paris, Île de la Cité and Île Saint-Louis? Follow our guide to find out more about the history of the area, and find out what's going on around here! [Read more]
What to do in the Marais, from Hôtel de Ville to Temple: Our tips and best addresses
What to do in the Bastille and Roquette districts: Our tips and best addresses
What to do in Châtelet-Les Halles and Beaubourg: Our tips and best addresses
What to do around Notre-Dame, Île de la Cité and Île Saint-Louis: Our tips and addresses
