Explore the historic marais district of paris home to the places des vosges pompidou centre and the bastille on a 2 hour walking tour with an expert guide the marais is known for its strong jewish community and is packed with shops galleries and cafes that give it a lively atmosphere many of the narrow streets of the marais are pedestrianized so a walking tour is the best way to guarantee you wont miss any of the highlights of this delightful parisian district including the hotel de vil