Jewish quarter
Jewish quarter
4.5
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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Renee S
Paris, France139 contributions
Oct 2015
Today, the part of Paris in the 3rd and 4th arrondissements known as "le Marais" (referring to fact that it was formerly a swamp/marsh area) is known for many things: its trendy shops, art galleries, and fine museums (the Picasso Museum, Carnavalet, the Museum of Jewish Art & History, etc.), as a neighborhood for the gay community in Paris, and also as a historic center for the Jewish community from Eastern Europe.
Many visitors are content to limit their visit of this old Jewish neighborhood to the eateries in the rue des Rosiers and surrounding streets, where you can find a few old Jewish delis, falafel joints, kosher butcher shops, etc.
Other than that, visitors may pass in front of a few synagogues that, due to security reasons, are not usually open to the general public for visits, or spend time learning about Jewish history & culture in one of two Jewish cultural centers of the Marais; the Musée d'art et d'histoire du Judaïsme in the rue du Temple, abbreviated as MAHJ (the Museum of Jewish Art & History) or the Shoah Memorial in the rue Geoffroy-l'Asnier.
While these are all informative and valid activities, for a deeper understanding of the history behind this old Jewish neighborhood, it is good to take a specialized tour with a guide who will lead you through the streets and provide a full overview of the Jewish arrival, historical evolution, culture, architecture, and businesses in this part of Paris. Any search on internet will reveal a variety of possible tours. However, a good place to begin could also be the tours offered by the MAHJ. The MAHJ offers English-language tours not only of their museum collections and certain aspects of Jewish culture, but also a tour of the Jewish Marais. Visitors who speak French will have an even wider variety of tour possiblities, and certain tours are also available in Hebrew and Spanish.
I am not Jewish, but I joined one of the MAHJ French-speaking tours of the oldest synagogue in Paris (located in the Marais) and not only did I learn a lot of fascinating cultural information, but I got to actually enter a synagogue and have its full history and rites explained to me, with time left for answering our questions at the end. This was insight that I never would have gained had I limited my experience in the Marais to merely wandering around the area and stopping for a Jewish pastry or falafel sandwich.
If you cannot participate in one of the MAHJ tours, I imagine that the staff at the MAHJ would also be an extremely knowledgeable resource in recommending other qualified Jewish guides or tours for the Jewish neighborhood. In any case, it seems like the obvious place to start...
Many visitors are content to limit their visit of this old Jewish neighborhood to the eateries in the rue des Rosiers and surrounding streets, where you can find a few old Jewish delis, falafel joints, kosher butcher shops, etc.
Other than that, visitors may pass in front of a few synagogues that, due to security reasons, are not usually open to the general public for visits, or spend time learning about Jewish history & culture in one of two Jewish cultural centers of the Marais; the Musée d'art et d'histoire du Judaïsme in the rue du Temple, abbreviated as MAHJ (the Museum of Jewish Art & History) or the Shoah Memorial in the rue Geoffroy-l'Asnier.
While these are all informative and valid activities, for a deeper understanding of the history behind this old Jewish neighborhood, it is good to take a specialized tour with a guide who will lead you through the streets and provide a full overview of the Jewish arrival, historical evolution, culture, architecture, and businesses in this part of Paris. Any search on internet will reveal a variety of possible tours. However, a good place to begin could also be the tours offered by the MAHJ. The MAHJ offers English-language tours not only of their museum collections and certain aspects of Jewish culture, but also a tour of the Jewish Marais. Visitors who speak French will have an even wider variety of tour possiblities, and certain tours are also available in Hebrew and Spanish.
I am not Jewish, but I joined one of the MAHJ French-speaking tours of the oldest synagogue in Paris (located in the Marais) and not only did I learn a lot of fascinating cultural information, but I got to actually enter a synagogue and have its full history and rites explained to me, with time left for answering our questions at the end. This was insight that I never would have gained had I limited my experience in the Marais to merely wandering around the area and stopping for a Jewish pastry or falafel sandwich.
If you cannot participate in one of the MAHJ tours, I imagine that the staff at the MAHJ would also be an extremely knowledgeable resource in recommending other qualified Jewish guides or tours for the Jewish neighborhood. In any case, it seems like the obvious place to start...
Written 18 October 2015
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Smurfytraveler
Englewood, NJ74 contributions
Jul 2016
May these streets bring you comfort in a city that otherwise may feel overwhelming. If you are Jewish please support this area so it will thrive. We went to the conservative temple and spoke with the Rabbi. We saw the old torahs and other artifacts. My husband washed his hands at the ritual hand washing station and we take refuge being with our own people in a town of strangers. It was a great experience.
Written 2 August 2016
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keeshdawg17
Philadelphia53 contributions
Dec 2014 • Friends
If you have an hour or two to spend, I highly recommend the jewish quarter. Seeing the small jewish population/stores/cafes that still exist in france is very meaningful to anyone of the jewish faith. A little bit away is also memorial de la shoah (holocaust memorial). I highly recommend seeing the memorial, which is quite impressive.
Written 27 December 2014
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Kaz Marc C
Tamborine Mountain, Australia28 contributions
Sept 2014 • Couples
We stayed in this area and loved every minute. When we came out of our apartment each morning and stepped out into de Rosier we were in the middle of French life. Butcher cafe shops, Hustle and bustle of everyday French life.....brilliant!
Written 6 October 2014
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Claudia S
Hamburg, Germany212 contributions
As a '1/4 Jew' I was happy to visit this lively vivid place of Jewish culture in the middle of Paris!
My Tunesian BoyFriend was also happy as a Moslem to find some Halal meat and to eat the wonderful
Mezze chez Marianne with me. Beautiful architecture with this big WindowDoors, small streets, many shops open till 21 h and longer. Another world in hectic Paris, young, chic and hopeful!
My Tunesian BoyFriend was also happy as a Moslem to find some Halal meat and to eat the wonderful
Mezze chez Marianne with me. Beautiful architecture with this big WindowDoors, small streets, many shops open till 21 h and longer. Another world in hectic Paris, young, chic and hopeful!
Written 5 May 2014
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Thomas V
Oakland, CA17,523 contributions
Nov 2016
The old Jewish Quarter in Paris is also the Marais, loaded with historic buildings, museums, cafes, restaurants & high-end shops. The heart of where you want to be. But also where there once was a vibrant community wiped out in the Holocaust. Still some remnants: An important synagogue (beautiful architecture) and some Israeli food shops. My favorite place for falafel!
Written 24 September 2017
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Alex B
Lakewood Ranch, FL4 contributions
Jun 2013 • Family
Just another walk throug dirty Paris street with overprice "boutique" stores. Oh yeh 2 gents in kippolos selling sandwiches. Hurray!
Written 18 June 2013
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DonPaulo
Richmond, Virginia1,229 contributions
Feb 2015 • Couples
We were in the area and decided it was worth more than just a walk through. It is encouraging to see that the neighborhood has survived its past and present travails. I grew up in an area where there was a large and thriving Jewish community and it is good to see this one prospering, despite the need to have armed police teams patrolling the area.
We tried a bakery and restaurant and sampled typical dishes and a large sample of baked goods. Unfortunately, I do not share other reviewers enthusiasm. I have had much better falafel elsewhere. We are adventurous eaters, but have no love for this ethnic kitchen. Despite that, I recommend that you try it yourself and make your own judgement.
We tried a bakery and restaurant and sampled typical dishes and a large sample of baked goods. Unfortunately, I do not share other reviewers enthusiasm. I have had much better falafel elsewhere. We are adventurous eaters, but have no love for this ethnic kitchen. Despite that, I recommend that you try it yourself and make your own judgement.
Written 24 February 2015
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4foolsofwonder
Carlsbad, CA177 contributions
Jul 2014 • Family
I thought it would be nice to walk around the Jewish Qtr in Paris one morning to sample the delicacies and see how my fellow Jews live in Paris. Although I can see that it was once a charming area, the actual Jewish Quarter as been reduced to a short block. I sampled a pierogi at Sasha Finkelsztajn and was very disappointed. The Marias area itself has many shops, bakeries and restaurants but the Jewish atmosphere is dwindling just as it did in the lower East side of NY. A disappointment!
Written 7 September 2014
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smatjapan
Stuttgart, Germany141 contributions
Jan 2014 • Family
if you don't mind a little walk, the best felafel ever was had.....better than the mother land--israel!
fresh and huge but somehow not overly filling. a surprise find on trip advisor that we are happy to have discovered. not a lot else to see in the evenings when there ,so can't report on other things to see .
fresh and huge but somehow not overly filling. a surprise find on trip advisor that we are happy to have discovered. not a lot else to see in the evenings when there ,so can't report on other things to see .
Written 27 March 2014
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Which synagogue would welcome a non-observant Jewish woman on Friday night?
Written 10 April 2018
Any synagogue would welcome you openly. And if you are single, they will likely try to fix you up with another single man or woman. Zei gezundt!
Written 2 December 2019
quisiera saber si funciona alguna sinagoga para ir viernes por la noche
gracias
Written 20 December 2017
will be staying at 5 ave secretan need directions to take the train to the jewish quota in paris
Written 3 August 2017
Nina2J2D
Paris, France
The underground is really easy to use. You will find the museum of jewish art and history at "Rambuteau" or "Hôtel de ville" stations. The MAHJ displays one of the most beautiful and oldest jewish collection, with paintings of Chagall, contemporary artists, a Magnasco painting, etc.and you will learn a lot about Jews in French history. Don't forget to ask for the map of the Jewish district beginning "Rue des Rosiers" at five minutes walk from there : You'll find interesting tips in it.
Written 6 November 2017
Edita G
Santiago, Chile
Necesitamos saber si vale la pena visitarlo un día domingo o está todo cerrado
Written 9 May 2017
El día que está todo cerrado es el sábado, es el Shabat. Domingo todo abierto
Written 3 December 2017
liorasack
Sydney, Australia
Hi!
I would like a private guide in Paris to show a family of 4 people "Jewish Paris". We would like a one day tour on any of these dates: From 18th - 20th April.
Does anyone have any suggestions?
Written 30 March 2017
We need a hotel and kosher restaurant nearby for one night
Written 29 January 2015
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