The French capital of Paris is so exquisite that it is often-times considered to be the cultural capital of the entire world. No matter what your passion is, Paris will definitely have something for you! Paris is divided into districts or arrondissements, each with their own unique flavour and cultural landmarks. La Bastille and Le Marais are neighbouring districts set within the arrondissements on the Rive Droite, or Right Bank, filled with an eclectic mix of shops, bars, museums and hotels. Bastille Marais accommodation varies between elegant four-star properties, chic design hotels and cheaper but still comfortable accommodation.
Top Bastille Marais Attractions
One of the finest galleries in Paris is the Musée Picasso, housed in a grand 17th century building in the Marais district. Here you can view some of Picasso’s earliest works, as well as some of his most iconic.
Nearby Place des Vosges is Paris’s oldest public square and still a tranquil and elegant place to sit and relax on manicured lawns, surrounded by archetypal Paris townhouses.
Place de la Bastille is the famous square which marks the site of a former prison demolished in the French Revolution and houses the Colonne de Juillet (July Column) memorial.
Bastille Marais Hotels
The Bastille Marais areas of central Paris are home to a great variety of hotels to suit all conceivable budgets. You can choose to live it up on the Rive Droite in high style, with prices to match, at discreet but luxurious hotels, or choose a cheap hotel in Bastille Marais with a more modest and bohemian surroundings for a lesser budget. By choosing Bastille Marais accommodation you will be surrounded by its fabulous boutiques, squares, bars and art galleries.
Arts and Entertainment
If you visit Bastille, it would be remiss not to attend Opéra Bastille, the late 20th century opera house that is now Paris’s main venue for opera, and a defining landmark of the area. Housed in a sleek modern building, Opéra Bastille releases cheap tickets at certain times which can be purchased online, by phone or at the box office; check the website for details. The venue also hosts popular ballet, concerts and recitals.