Last month Frankly gave you an historical introduction to Le Marais. This time we tip you on how to enjoy 24 hours of luxury in Paris' hippest neighbourhood.
24 hours of luxury
The facade of one of Paris’ oldest buildings, Marais House, does stay discrete. The host has been searching all over France for antiques and curios, in order to recreate the perfect atmosphere of a medieval castle – and he is picky when it comes to his guests.
There is no sign on the door, and you will not be informed of the address until you have booked your room. You can also rent all five rooms and use the Marais House as your private Parisian residence.
Le Train Bleu
The atmosphere continues in the restaurant, Le Train Bleu, where waiters with starched white collars serve exquisite French Cuisine under the under the arched ceilings with intricate cuttings. The restaurant is situated at the heart of the Gare de Lyon on Place Louis Armand about 800m. from Le Marais.
One stop shopping
Pierre Talamon
In designer Pierre Talamon’s new boutique, located in rue du Temple, you can get affordable tailor-made French fashion. If you prefer a large selection, you’ll find department store BHV (Bazaar Hotel de Ville) around the corner. They have gathered the best of all French men’s fashion designers on the fourth floor. True fashionistas will probably insist on going to the flagship stores of stylish Agnès B and flamboyant Jean-Paul Gaultier on rue du Jour (arr. 1) and rue Vivienne (2. arr).
Pamper yourself
Having lunch at Georges on top of the Pompidou Centre you’ll get spoiled with designer furniture, an innovative chef, a staff that looks like they were hired from a modeling agency and a fabulous view over Paris’ roof tops.
Continue on to Musée Carnavalet, which will provide you with a view into the history of Paris and the many historical buildings in Le Marais. In the afternoon, drop by Nickel where you can get their own brand of crèmes and lotions specially made for men and all kinds of beauty treatments in their clinic. You can even ask the masseur, Stéphane Prémeil, to show up in your hotel room with his massage bed – and your body will soon be floating on air.
By Walther Grisé
Related posts:
Le Marais - the swamp that became the hippest neighbourhood in Paris #1
Le Marais - the swamp that became the hippest neighbourhood in Paris #3
Le Marais - the swamp that became the hippest neighbourhood in Paris #4