3rd Arrondissement Travel Guide

Paris

3rd Arrondissement featuring a city, street scenes and heritage elements
3rd Arrondissement featuring a city and street scenes
3rd Arrondissement which includes signage and café lifestyle
3rd Arrondissement showing a city
3rd Arrondissement

Encounter some of the oldest architecture in Paris. Learn about the city’s relationship with Jewish and Chinese cultures.

The 3rd Arrondissement is among Paris’ smallest and oldest zones. In its historic center, find the Jewish quarter, many rows of medieval structures and the oldest surviving house in Paris. Along with the 4th Arrondissement, it is known for Le Marais, a neighborhood of historic buildings. Take photos of the extraordinary structures that survived wars to tell the story of old Paris.

See intriguing prototypes of inventions at the Conservatoire national des arts et Métiers It includes artifacts and the original model of the Statue of Liberty. Enter the Picasso Museum in the Hôtel Salé to see the Spanish master’s works.

Find yourself in the aristocratic district of Le Marais, which was built around the former Order of the Temple Church. Admire the mansions of one-time French noblemen, including the Hôtel de Sens, Hôtel de Sully and Hôtel Carnavalet, which now hosts the Paris Historical Museum. The House of Nicolas Flamel is the oldest in Paris, dating back to 1407.

Dine at one of the glamorous restaurants after shopping at upscale boutiques.

Spend an afternoon learning about the culture of Parisian Jews in the Pletzl, Yiddish for “Little Place.” Take a guided tour of the Museum of Jewish Art and History to see its permanent collection. Find out about the Dreyfus Affair through more than 3,000 documents on the scandal surrounding a wrongly jailed French Jewish artillery officer.

Nearby, visit the Agoudas Hakehilos Synagogue to see its intriguing style, designed by architect Hector Guimard. Although fully restored today, it was one of seven Parisian synagogues blown up on Yom Kippur in 1941.

Walk along the streets of upscale boutiques mixed with traditional Jewish stores. Visit the gradually expanding Chinatown area.

The neighborhood is just north of the Seine River in the center of Paris. Take the metro to Arts et Métiers to arrive in Chinatown or to Rambuteau for the Jewish Quarter.

The 3rd Arrondissement’s medieval zone has a fascinating blend of cultures, demonstrated through museums and historic structures.


Popular places to visit


Top hotels in 3rd Arrondissement

Les Patios du Marais

Les Patios du Marais

26 Rue des Gravilliers, Paris
Stay at this aparthotel in Paris. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and an in-room espresso maker. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,664 reviews)
Lovely place
"Patios was perfect for us as a base for an our few days in Paris. Small but enough for us. No A/C so bare that in mind."

Reviewed on 14 Jul 2025

Les Patios du Marais
Hotel de Roubaix

Hotel de Roubaix

2 out of 5
6, rue Greneta, Paris, Paris
The price is ₹11,376 per night from 31 Jul to 1 Aug
₹11,376
₹13,169 total
31 Jul - 1 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Paris. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,008 reviews)
"The staff were lovely, very accommodating, very helpful. The rooms were clean and tidy and staff were always asking if you needed anything. Breakfast was great with lots of choice. We were tired when we arrived and they made us a coffee and gave us food which was really nice of the staff"

Reviewed on 21 Jul 2025

Hotel de Roubaix
Villa Beaumarchais

Villa Beaumarchais

4 out of 5
5 Rue Des Arquebusiers, Paris, Paris
The price is ₹15,543 per night from 30 Jul to 31 Jul
₹15,543
₹18,812 total
30 Jul - 31 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Paris. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (788 reviews)
"Great location"

Reviewed on 14 Jul 2025

Villa Beaumarchais
Solly Hôtel Paris

Solly Hôtel Paris

4 out of 5
4 Rue Salomon De Caus, Paris, Paris
The price is ₹18,020 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
₹18,020
₹21,527 total
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Paris. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (218 reviews)
"Wish there was a mini fridge in the room but very nice lobby and room. Staff was very caring and helpful throughout the visit"

Reviewed on 20 Jul 2025

Solly Hôtel Paris
Aparthotel Quartier Libre Marais

Aparthotel Quartier Libre Marais

4 out of 5
82 Boulevard de Sébastopol, Paris
The price is ₹27,522 per night from 30 Jul to 31 Jul
₹27,522
₹40,054 total
30 Jul - 31 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Paris. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and Netflix. Popular attractions Louvre Museum and Notre-Dame are located nearby.
9.4/10 Exceptional! (285 reviews)
"The main reason we are rating this hotel a 4* rather than a 5* is that the pictures on the website of the studio are not representative of the actual room size, which is extremely small. The room listing states that the room sleeps 3 - which technically it does - but with the sofa bed pulled out ..."

Reviewed on 20 Jul 2025

Aparthotel Quartier Libre Marais
Hôtel du Plat d'Etain

Hôtel du Plat d'Etain

3 out of 5
69 Rue Meslay, Paris
The price is ₹9,248 per night from 24 Jul to 25 Jul
₹9,248
₹11,289 total
24 Jul - 25 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Paris. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (718 reviews)
Outstanding!
"This hotel was perfect for our week in Paris: it is close to the metro and other sights and attractions. Many great restaurants nearby. Fatima was an amazing help for many things. Her knowledge of Paris and ways to navigate it made our visit so efficient and enjoyable"

Reviewed on 18 Jul 2025

Hôtel du Plat d'Etain
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Other neighbourhoods around 3rd Arrondissement

Marais - Pompidou - Notre Dame de Paris which includes a square or plaza and modern architecture as well as a large group of people

Marais

4.5/5(144 area reviews)

Travellers love Marais for its popular shops, and you can see more of Paris by jumping on the metro at Saint-Paul Station or Saint-Sebastien - Froissart Station. You might spend time checking out top sights like Carnavalet Museum and Picasso Museum.

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Les Halles

Noted for its churches and art galleries, there's plenty to explore in Les Halles. Top attractions like Les Halles and Bourse de Commerce - Pinault Collection are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Les Halles Station or Etienne Marcel Station to see more of the city.

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Paris City Center

4/5(15 area reviews)

Louvre Museum and Notre-Dame are a few top attractions in Paris City Center. Hop around the city on the metro at Palais Royal-Musée du Louvre Metro Station or Louvre - Rivoli Station and check out the area's fascinating museums, stunning cathedral and charming cafes.

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Saint-Germain-l'Auxerrois

Museums, historical sites and river views highlight some notable features of Saint-Germain-l'Auxerrois. Make a stop by Louvre Museum or La Carrousel du Louvre while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Louvre - Rivoli Station or Pont Neuf Station to get around town.

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1st Arrondissement

4.5/5(286 area reviews)

Louvre Museum and Comedie-Francaise are a few top attractions in 1st Arrondissement. Hop around the city on the metro at Pyramides Metro Station or Palais Royal-Musée du Louvre Metro Station and check out the area's fascinating museums, charming cafes and popular shops.

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Sorbonne

Consider exploring the stunning river views in Sorbonne. If sightseeing is on the list, Panthéon is a top attraction. Hop on the metro at Maubert-Mutualité Metro Station or Cluny - La Sorbonne Station to see more of the area.

Sorbonne


3rd Arrondissement Travel Guide