Haut Marais: Exploring Paris' Hottest New Shopping Neighborhood

Haut Marais: Exploring Paris' Hottest New Shopping Neighborhood
It's off the well-trodden tourist path but in proximity to the city center. Especially travelers with trendy teens who are tired of monumental sightseeing should not miss a walk through this lovely neighborhood which hopefully will resist the gentrification that has, sadly, befallen some streets of the Marais.

Insider Tips: Many of the independent boutiques are closed on Sunday. It's best to visit this area on Saturday or during the week.

The Musée National Picasso is closed for renovation until 2012.

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Photo: Courtesy of Les Fées