Notre-Dame & Marais - 4th Arrondissement
Home to Notre-Dame Cathedral and some of the most historic streets in Paris, the 4th Arrondissement stretches across the heart of the Marais, Île Saint-Louis and part of Île de la Cité. Explore the restored Notre-Dame de Paris, walk along the Seine, discover the elegant townhouses around Place des Vosges, and wander through streets filled with historic architecture, boutiques, cafés, restaurants and galleries.
From Hôtel de Ville and the cultural landmarks of central Paris to the quieter streets of Île Saint-Louis and the lively Marais, the 4th Arrondissement brings together history, architecture, food, shopping and Parisian neighbourhood life within one of the city's most rewarding areas to explore on foot.
TLC PARIS NOTES
Start Here
Continue To
Île de la Cité — walk across the bridge
Saint-Germain — approx. 15–20 min walk
Haut Marais — approx. 15–20 min walk
Saint-Germain — approx. 15–20 min walk
Haut Marais — approx. 15–20 min walk
Travel Time
Louvre Museum — approx. 20–25 min walk
Eiffel Tower — approx. 30–40 min métro / taxi
Montmartre — approx. 30 min métro
Eiffel Tower — approx. 30–40 min métro / taxi
Montmartre — approx. 30 min métro
Best For
Notre-Dame, historic Paris, architecture, the Seine, Marais shopping & island walks.
TLC Tip
Combine Notre-Dame with Île Saint-Louis and continue into the Marais rather than treating the cathedral as a single stop.
Explore selected places, cafés, restaurants, boutiques & landmarks below.
