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Wander through the Marais, Paris's most medieval neighborhood, where narrow streets and hidden courtyards reveal centuries of architecture largely untouched by 19th-century renovation. You'll trace remnants of ancient city walls, discover half-timbered houses, and move through the historic Jewish quarter alongside grand private mansions.

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Adapted from Frommer's

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1. Quartier Saint-Paul

   Step into this 14th-century courtyard, now home to antique dealers and design shops tucked behind the street facade.

   Quartier Saint-Paul, 75004 Paris, France·hidden gems

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2. Wall of Philippe II Augustus

   The best-preserved stretch of 12th-century fortifications marks where medieval Paris once defended itself.

   1 Rue Clovis, 75005 Paris, France·history

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3. Hôtel de Sens

   This 15th-century fortress-mansion, now the Bibliothèque Forney, shows the neighborhood's transition from military stronghold to aristocratic residence.

   7 Rue des Nonnains d'Hyères, 75004 Paris, France·architecture

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4. Rue François Miron

   Rare half-timbered houses from the 14th century still stand here, their wooden frames a vanishing reminder of medieval Paris.

   Rue François Miron, 75004 Paris, France·architecture

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5. Pletzl

   The city's oldest Jewish quarter centers here, where Hector Guimard's distinctive Art Nouveau synagogue reflects the neighborhood's cultural layers.

   Pletzl, 75004 Paris, France·art & culture

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6. Rue des Rosiers

   Once the heart of the Jewish quarter, this street now draws crowds for its falafel restaurants and casual energy.

   Rue des Rosiers, 75004 Paris, France·food

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7. Rue du Temple

   Stately 17th-century private mansions line this street, including the Hôtel de St-Aignan with its carved facades.

   Rue du Temple, Paris, France·architecture

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8. Hôtel de Clisson

   Built in 1380, this mansion survives with its original vaulted archway intact, a rare survivor of medieval Paris.

   58 Rue des Archives, 75003 Paris, France·history

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9. Musée des Archives Nationales - Hôtel de Soubise

   This 17th-century palace holds the National Archives within its elegant horseshoe courtyard, open for you to admire the proportions.

   60 Rue des Francs Bourgeois, 75003 Paris, France·architecture

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