Our favorite addresses in the Marais

Trendy, Artistic, and Festive — The Marais Is The Place to Be. With its cobbled streets, buzzing art galleries, and endless openings, the Marais has become the neighborhood where everyone dreams of spending their weekends and nights out with friends. From ultra-trendy tapas bars and must-see art galleries to the launch of a colorful love-brand or a very sexy cookie bar, it’s hard to keep up! The Do It team reveals six new must-visit addresses to name-drop and test before everyone else.

The best-kept secret in the Marais! Facing Place des Vosges, under the arcades, lies the discreet entrance to Hotel Le Pavillon de la Reine. This five-star gem is getting a major refresh with the arrival of the ultra-talented chef Thibault Sombardier, now at the helm of Anne, the hotel’s legendary Michelin-starred restaurant known for its understated luxury.

Nestled at the end of a stunning cobblestone courtyard, the newly renovated dining room — an intimate boudoir-style space with just about twenty seats — offers an impeccable fine dining experience and flawless service. Naturally, the culinary talent lives up to the reputation. Sombardier, who also runs Les Parisiens at the Pavillon Faubourg Saint-Germain, brings his signature precision to the Marais table.

Expect a refined lunch menu at €89 (starter, fish, meat, dessert) with all the right amuse-bouches and mignardises. During our visit: autumn fricassee with parsley sabayon and tomato jus, delicate corbina fillets with a divine Dugléré sauce, and tender yellow Landes chicken with Swiss chard and jus court. For dessert: a warm praline chocolate mousse with vanilla ice cream — unforgettable.

The Terre-Mer (€175) and Expression (€210) menus elevate the experience even further, featuring delicacies like scallops with hazelnut oil, lemon, and champagne jelly, or small-boat catch with pil-pil sauce (we had a perfectly tender, pearly cod). Don’t miss the exquisite pear dessert with toasted almond mousse and caramelized pecans. Absolute perfection.

Anne au Pavillon de la Reine, 28 place des Vosges, Paris 3e. Open Tuesday to Saturday for lunch and dinner, Sunday for lunch. Closed Monday.

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The world’s very first Nespresso concept store has finally opened its doors in the heart of Le Marais : Where else, indeed! This brand-new space, one of a kind, is the ultimate spot for Parisian coffee lovers. The moment you step inside this temple of caffeine, you’re transported on a true sensory journey where the coffee bean reigns supreme.

Designed by Rudy Guénaire, this stunning setting perfectly blends tradition and modernity, reflecting the Italian brand’s signature style, and giving you the feeling that anything is possible. Craving an exquisite specialty coffee ? Head straight to the coffee shop, where expert baristas craft the classics espresso (€2.90) or cappuccino (€5) as well as November’s signature creations in collaboration with The Social Food, like the indulgent Hojicha Kinako Latte.

Need to restock your capsules? Pop over to the coffee bar area and grab one (or all!) of the four exclusive coffee bean origins, available only at this first-ever concept store.

But this isn’t just a boutique it’s designed like a home. Wander from room to room, drifting from the Kitchen to the Gallery, pausing in the Salon or the Cabinet of Wonders. Between the roasting station, gourmet creations, photobooth, and boutique filled with quirky Nespresso goodies (you’ll definitely leave with the branded playing cards), you’ll feel right at home and you’ll already be planning your next visit.

Maison Nespresso,  47 rue Vieille du Temple, Paris 3e Open Monday to Friday 8 a.m.–6 p.m., Saturday from 10 a.m., Sunday from 9 a.m.

Cookies are forever  and the new Pépite Cookie boutique is about to steal your heart. Founded in 2021 in a seaside kitchen in the South of France, this family-run brand brings its sunny energy to Paris. The best part? You can actually sit down and savor your treat  no more grabbing a cookie to go!

Our favorite? The caramel pecan (perfectly gooey) or the chocolate spread heart  dangerously good. Pick your size with a smile: Pitchoune (€1.20), Classic (€3.20), or Daron (€4.50). And for ice cream lovers, the homemade scoops (€3.50 for one, €5.50 for two) are a must-try all year long. Don’t leave without a jar of their signature hazelnut spread (€9.50) — the kind you eat straight from the spoon. Pair it all with an Iced Matcha Latte or Chai Latte (€5).

Pépite Cookie Temple, 13 rue du Temple, Paris 4e. Open Thursday to Saturday, 10 a.m.–11 p.m., and Sunday to Wednesday until 8 p.m.

After opening in Moscow in 2017, the Alina Pinsky Gallery finally lands in Paris, hidden in the heart of the Archives district. Specializing in modern and contemporary art as well as design, founder Alina Pinsky aims to present four to five exhibitions a year, highlighting everything from “Soviet non-conformism” to emerging contemporary artists and collaborations with French and European talents.

The inaugural show, Searching Eye, takes over a 140 m² space bathed in natural light from a semi-glass ceiling. The exhibition brings together sculpture, photography, and painting in a sensory exploration of perception. Highlights include Lev Povzner’s layered landscapes and portraits, Igor Chelkovski’s Standing Figure in steel, and Michael Chernishov’sComposition, an oil on canvas with a striking visual language.

Galerie Alina Pinsky, 11 rue Pastourelle, Paris 3e. Open Tuesday to Saturday, 11 a.m.–7 p.m.

The Finnish design house Marimekko is the talk of the Marais! Located on rue Vieille du Temple, the boutique immerses the neighborhood in its signature colorful prints. The space, inspired by the brand’s Helsinki factory, mixes raw concrete and bold hues — with the brand’s iconic red taking center stage.

Between fashion, homeware, and arty tableware, everything here sparks joy. Don’t miss the floral touch by beloved florist Castor or the perfectly curated playlist by Arman Naféei. This is the new cult address in the Marais.

Our favorites: the Vaihe Unikko denim shirt (€330) and Barrel Unikko jeans (€240) for an 80s-inspired total denim look, the Oiva Unikko mugs (€45) for a pop of color at home, and the structured black handbag (€225) — the ultimate versatile accessory. A Finnish breeze is blowing through Paris, and we’re obsessed.

Marimekko, 120 rue Vieille du Temple, Paris 3e.. Open Monday to Saturday, 11 a.m.–7 p.m.; Sunday from noon.

Meet the Marais’s new it restaurant: Arcane 17, named after The Star, the 17th card of the Marseille tarot. It’s the first project by Pablo Escriva, Patrick and Ivann Laur, with Jules Flottes running the dining room. Blending southern warmth with Parisian energy, the place already draws the fashion crowd.

From the menu to the décor, everything feels sun-kissed. In the kitchen, chef Sophie Léger infuses her dishes with Catalan and Basque flavors — not to follow trends, but out of pure love for taste and conviviality. Expect perfectly cooked charcoal-grilled catch of the day (€13 per 100 g), small plates to share like tomato tartare (€12) or poutargue and Cantabrian anchovy pintxos (€5 each), and irresistible desserts such as crème catalane (€9) or creamy chocolate toast with olive oil (€10).

Even the wines come from coastal regions, while the cocktail list mixes timeless classics and creative signatures.

Arcane 17, 17 rue Charlot, Paris 3e.Open Tuesday–Friday, 12–3 p.m. & 7–10:30 p.m.; Friday–Saturday until 11 p.m.; Sunday 12–4 p.m. continuous service.

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The place: the creative and Japanese dishes of Soma , the most popular canteen in the Marais thought of as a real izakaya , are no longer a secret to anyone as they rhyme with perfection. In this discreet Japanese restaurant on rue de Saintonge , you come across a chic clientele of regulars (in turn Raphaël and Mélanie Thierry , models and producers from the neighborhood, Vanessa Paradis and Lily-Rose Depp , Camille Cottin and Camille Chamoux … and the editorial staff of Do It In Paris !) who came to sit down incognito around a good bento box .

Why we go there: for its real delicacies like the octopus , cucumber and yuzu ceviche ( € 10), prawn and asparagus tempura (€13), eggplant agedashi (€9), to accompany a fresh spinach salad with sesame cream (€6). Addictive is a weak word! But the must on the menu is definitely the bento of the day, ultra-complete, made up of small vegetables in tempura , rice, a protein (lucky luck if you come across beef day, yum) and edamame (€20 on the spot, €18 to take away), without forgetting the very hot genmaicha tea with puffed rice, a must (€4).

Soma Marais , 13 rue de Saintonge, Paris 3rd open from Tuesday to Saturday from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. and from 7:30 p.m. to 11 p.m., reservations on 09 81 82 53 51 or online

The place: you have probably come across the stylish pumps of Laura Villasenin , an adopted Londoner from Spain, in the fashion corners of the Galeries Lafayette Champs-Élysées or the Samaritaine . If Miista conquered fashion until being adopted by Bella Hadid and Kendall Jenner (the girls that everyone copies), his little boutique on rue Charlot remains surprisingly confidential. We take advantage of lunch breaks to try out new things… and leave (too) regularly with a pair that looks like the 90s .

Why we go there: to try on her bombshell boots , loafers , clogs , boots that give you that sharp London look with patent leather, denim or cowhide materials and signature square toes (pairs from €175, watch out for the crazy sellouts on their Instagram account ). The novelty ? Their ready-to-wear collection to afford the complete look of a cool girl from the Marais .

Miista , 31 rue charlot, Paris 3rd, open Tuesday to Saturday from 11 a.m. to 7.30 p.m., Sunday from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.

The place: we no longer need to introduce the covered market of the Enfants Rouges , which gourmets from all over the world envy us and which is part of the foodie journey of any good self-respecting visitor. It must be said that, located on the rue de Bretagne , this amazing HQ brings together the cream of Parisian street food , and necessarily meets all desires by offering specialties from elsewhere. Created in 1615, it is the oldest food market in the capital and also offers fruit and vegetable stalls, a fishmonger's and a butcher's.

Why we go there: every day has its own taste! It's hard to choose between the divine couscous from the Traiteur Marocain (from €9 to €14), the incomparable taste of the buns from the Burger Fermier des Enfants Rouges and its wide choice of cheeses (formula on site €14), dan dan noodles and karaage chicken from Japanese caterer Taeko (dishes from €13.50) or good veggie dishes from the Stand (bowl + soup €15).

The Marché des Enfants Rouges , 39 rue de Bretagne, Paris 3rd, open Tuesday to Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., Sunday from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The place: Ali Baba's cave of Parisiennes addicted to designer vintage , where Didier Barroso , a figure in contemporary art ( Palais de Tokyo , Yvon Lambert , Art Concept Gallery ...) has imagined a collection of insane fashion pieces in a “ neo-pop Eden ” whose mirror we recognize among all on Insta. A true fashion enthusiast, this clothing collector since adolescence offers his finds from the 70's to the 2000s, namely iconic clothes and crazy accessories from André Courrèges , Alaïa , Yves Saint Laurent , Céline, Lanvin , Vivienne Westwood ... which delight both fashion week regulars and Emily in Paris stylists .

Why we go: we fall in ecstasy in front of a purple Courrèges coat (€1,200), Yves Saint Laurent floral print skirts (€450), an Alaïa knit top, Céline belts , a Lanvin polo shirt , a Thierry coat Mugler and many other marvels that will give you shivers of happiness.

Plaisir Palace, 3 rue Paul Dubois, Paris 3rd, open Tuesday to Saturday from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m.

The place: the shortbread that we come to get from the 4 corners of the capital, it's here. The best lemon cake in Paris is still there. Suffice to say that with its tea room behind the Bontemps pastry shop , the Marais exults. A tip: book well in advance to enjoy an enchanted afternoon in this highly romantic boudoir. A mermaid bar, reupholstered vintage armchairs, and of course mismatched crockery to die for: keep an eye out, everything here has been meticulously thought out and chosen by Fiona and her husband.

Why we go: the orangeade with orange blossom from Lebanon , crazy (€8)! The café team will also choose a latte macchiato with grains signed Maison Verlet (€8), an assortment of 4 seasonal Bontemps, these signature bites on shortcrust pastry, an addictive Nuage Tiramisu, a very soft flan or a divine pear tart (12 €). Mmmmh… Ultimate insane option: the Sunday brunch as in the photo, which speaks for itself (€45).

Bontemps , 57 rue de Bretagne, Paris 3rd, open Wednesday to Saturday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Sunday until 6 p.m.

The place: do you know the ryokan , this traditional Japanese inn characterized by the artisanal materials that make it up (straw ceiling, bamboo floor, washi paper walls, etc.)? A worthy heir to this true Japanese lifestyle, Maison Suisen is busy taking care of the body as a whole to make it feel better, in a soothing setting. A green tea , a massage , meditation : we are well, totally cut off from the hustle and bustle of the world, away from all stress, just to recharge the batteries between noon and two.

Why we go there: at the first slack, we take the example of the Japanese who are fueled by shiatsu to eliminate tension and rebalance energy . At Suisen , it is practiced according to the rules of the art, on tatami . Dressed in a traditional outfit, we receive pressure, percussion, stretching and effleurage on the whole body. A real moment of relaxation in a timeless place (one-hour massage €140).

Maison Suisen , 7 rue de Thorigny, Paris 3rd, open daily from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

The places: five minutes from each other, take advantage of a walk in the Marais to visit cool and cutting-edge art galleries such as Thaddaeus Ropac ( 7 rue Debelleyme ), Perrotin ( 76 rue de Turenne ) and Karsten Greve ( 5 rue Debelleyme ), three big names in contemporary art each presenting (and free of charge) the most interesting artists of the moment in extraordinary spaces.

Why we go there: at the moment, we discover at Thaddaeus Ropac the recent paintings of the American David Salle or the incredible black and white photos of Bob Colacello , at Perrotin the installations and colored paintings of Mathilde Denize and at Karsten Greve the mesmerizing photographs by Mimmo Jodice or the improbable sculptures of John Chamberlain . Regardless of the current exhibition, the good surprises are always there.

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The place: the latest Delikatessen in Kaviari has just opened near the Hôtel de Ville , offering a delicatessen dedicated to seafood products with irreproachable sourcing, but also a tasting counter, just to get an excellent smoked salmon toast for lunch and leave with the necessary to prepare a chic aperitif at home. CQFD.

Why we go there: because we love all the marine snacks from Kaviari , like a truffle taramasalata (€9) accompanied by homemade blinis with organic wheat flour and salted butter, tuna rillettes that make always unanimous (€11.50), some herring marinated in dill to put on a nice slice of bread (€11.50) or a bottarga to grate in a good pasta dish with garlic and parsley ( from €58).

The Kaviari factory , 13 rue de l'Arsenal, Paris 4th, open Monday to Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

- The myBlend House for 2.0 beauty treatments , 23 rue Debelleyme, Paris 3rd
- The Carette tea room and its addictive finger sandwiches , 25 place des Vosges, Paris 3rd
- Miznon’s pitas to die for , 22 rue des Ecouffes, Paris 4th
- The ultra-stylish decoration shop of the Japanese restaurant Ogata , 16 rue Debelleyme, Paris 3rd
- Rue des Rosiers, for its fashion boutiques ( From Future , Cos , etc.) and its unique charm
- The original exhibitions and the demented coffee shop of the Swedish Institute , 11 rue Payenne, Paris 3rd
- The highly foodporn sandwiches ofAlain Miam Miam , 26 rue Charlot, Paris 3rd
- The astonishing house of Victor Hugo and his Café Mulot , 6 place des Vosges

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