A walking tour of the Marais and old Paris

The Marais is Paris at its most wanderable: medieval streets, hidden courtyards, falafel queues, tiny galleries, and some of the best people-watching in the city. A guided walking tour here is one of the best-value ways to get your bearings on day one, and many run on a tip-what-you-think basis. We'll point you to the routes worth taking and what to look for.