The Marais

Sidewalk cafes, antique shops, and an eclectic group of some of the most individual little boutiques set the mood as you stroll down the Marais area of Paris on a sunny day. Come here to get away from the hustle and bustle of larger, department type stores with trendy fashion. The Marais is a mix of Greenwich village and SoHo fashion shops, with small art galleries sprinkled between. Walk in and out of the shops at your own pace, admiring handmade trinkets and fabulous bohemian handbags. There are many up and coming designers who are featured on Rue de Rosiers that are definitely worth a look, as well as Satellite, on Rue de Francs- Bourgeois, a beautiful jewelry boutique. Fresh scents and eye-catching decorations fill each shop and invite you to taste the fun and funky fashions that each shop offers. For a bite to eat, Miss Manor on 87 rue Saint-Antoine offers delicious Viennese bread and buns, hot drinks, croques, paninis, delectable salads, and other treats that will satisfy all taste buds. Although some may find the shops at Marais a little too quirky, the differences are a refreshing change of pace. The main streets of Marais are Rue des Francs-Bourgeois, Place des Vosges, Rue de Turenne, and Rue des Rosiers. You can easily access this smart neighborhood by taking either the Metro Saint Paul (Line 1) or Hotel de Ville (Line 1,11). Alternatively stay in one of an increasing number of chic hotels in the area.

Shop for: Bohemian and vintage fashion
Cafe Stop: Miss Manor

How to get here: Line 1 or 11
Best sales: For about six weeks after Christmas and six weeks in the summer