For an update on the very latest trends, head for the heart of Paris, to the stretch between the Marais and the Canal Saint-Martin. Everyone who’s anyone can be found in this ultra-trendy area with its fashion boutiques, contemporary art galleries, chic eateries, pavement cafes and cocktail bars. The area around Place de la République covers several arrondissements and the whole spectrum of hipsterishness, from the high fashion artiness of the Marais to the bohemian quirkiness on the canal banks. Take your pick! Come with us for a tour of Paris at its trendiest.

Haut Marais – the epitome of hip

Also known as ‘old Paris’, the Marais is one of the capital’s most talked-about districts thanks to its charming paved streets, imposing carriage entrances, magnificent mansions and hidden gardens. The northern part of the district is the Haut Marais or North Marais (‘NoMa’ for insiders). This tiny ‘golden triangle’ covers a portion of the 3rd arrondissement, from Rue Vieille-du-Temple to Rue des Francs-Bourgeois, all the way to Place de la République. So what’s the attraction of the Haut Marais? The vibrant mixture of all things avant garde in a very villagey atmosphere. Go to NoMa to shop, wander around galleries, brunch, lunch or sip cocktails in warm, friendly surroundings with a backdrop of world-class historical buildings.