Marais mit Place des Vosges

As in many cosmopolitan cities, the city's charm is best captured on foot. Stroll through the trendy Marais district on the north bank of the Seine. Here you will discover magnificent city castles, imaginative and chic boutiques and trendy bars and cafés. It is also home to one of the most beautiful squares: Place des Vosges. Serving as a festive backdrop, the square with its arcades was once the setting for tournaments held by the nobility in the square. It is worth to have a closer look at the uniform looking buildings. Gables and windows differ in small but fine details. The entire square exudes a serene atmosphere of Italian Renaissance.