Previously, Frankly has given you a historical introduction to Le Marais as well as tips on how to enjoy 24 hours of luxury in our favorite neighbourhood in Paris. This time we guide you through a packed weekend in Le Marais.
A Packed Weekend
Hôtel Duo
Newly renovated Duo is a stylish boutique hotel in the very heart of Le Marais' gay area. Just a stone’s throw away from the main artery, rue Sainte-Croix de la Bretonnerie. You will get a good view of the street life and a cheap lunch in the sidewalk café, Open Café. For power shopping, try out rue des Francs Bourgeois and rue Vieille du Temple. This will give you a chance to discover the French brands like Loftdesignby and Paul & Joe, as well as exploring the truly charming places like rue de Poitou, where you’ll find the trendy shop Jacenko and the fetish expert Rex.
Enjoy the fact that Le Marais has tourist area status, allowing most shops to stay open on Sundays.
Once you get lost in the small streets, check out the Picasso Museum, which will offer you a peek into one of the most beautiful ”hôtels particuliers” in the area and a reminder of Picasso’s importance in 19th century art.
Shower on the bar counter
A good place to start a fun night out is the club, Les Bains Douches. They serve a good three-course meal while warming up for some of the best DJ’s in Paris and a throbbing dance floor. Les Bains Douches have a gay clientele on Fridays and Saturdays, but the rest of the week they host theme nights. So you should check out their schedule if you want to avoid a ”Bal du Jeudi” (Thursday ball-room dance) with kitschy French pop music.
Raidd Bar
If you’re more into the bar scene, Raidd Bar has the best-looking bartenders in the city. They take turns going under the shower, which is strategically placed next to the bar, and drop their clothes. The basement below Raidd Bar is very dark, so you have to feel your way around.
By Walther Griesé
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