The district of Paris, Le Marais

The district of Paris, Le Marais Le Marais is one of the most famous neighborhoods of Paris, and owes much of its fame to its night life and energy, which is always felt, while in him. This area is also known as the district of creativity and innovation, offering visitors the opportunity to observe unique elements as well as the latest trends in fashion and art. This neighborhood or district is located in a very convenient, near the Louvre and the Sorbonne. In fact, visitors can walk from the Louvre or the Sorbonne as well as other entities, such as the Seine and Notre-Dame, as it is in a rather central area. Visitors to Le Marais, is in a very colorful and cheerful, and can certainly vary with other places of interest that could be more formal and calm, like the Louvre or the Sorbonne. The French term "Le Marais" means swamp and was given the name of this neighborhood appearance, its origin. Today, this neighborhood has something of great charm, magic and the essence of a very special and unique Paris, where people of different cultures and lifestyles live together in harmony and tourists are always welcome. Le Marais quarter began in the 12th century, when religious institutions where built. After that he started a significant number of population when Henry IV built La Place Royale in this area and the 'Hotel Saint Pol his new home, leaving the Louvre. Since that time, Le Marais started in a very important place in Paris, highly populated and full of activity. Although Le Marais lost part of their beauty and attractiveness of the 17th Century, was in 19th In 1960, some of Le Marais historical places were destroyed, although a lot of others left, and the district was a new phenomenon, as new buildings and attracted many artists in the area.