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23 Things to Do in the 4th Arrondissement (Paris)

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SQUARES

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Name Appeal Use Size (m)
Hôtel de Ville ✦✦✦✧✧ 🚶🏻‍♂️ 155 x 80
Vosges ✦✦✦✦✧ 🚶🏻‍♂️ 140 x 140

GARDENS

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Name Appeal Size (m²) Size (ha)
Vosges ✦✦✦✦✧ 12 000 1.2 0
Hôtel de Sens ✦✦✧✧✧ 1 200 0.12 0
Hôtel de Sully ✦✦✧✧✧ 1 200 0.12 0

PARKS

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Name Appeal Size (m²) Size (ha)
Rosiers ✦✧✧✧✧ 1 000 0.1 0

CHURCHES

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Name Appeal Main Style(s) Years Built
Paris Cathedral ✦✦✦✦✦ Gothic 1163 - 1345
St.-Louis en l'Ile ✦✦✦✧✧ Baroque 1624 - 1726
Ste-Merry ✦✦✦✧✧ Gothic 1500 - 1565
St-Gervais ✦✦✧✧✧ Gothic & Classical 1494 - 1624
St-Paul St-Louis ✦✦✧✧✧ Baroque 1627 - 1641
Notre-Dame des Blancs ✦✧✧✧✧ Classical 1685 - 1690

MUSEUMS

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Name Appeal Theme
Pompidou ✦✦✦✧✧ Modern & Contemp. Art X
Fromage ✦✦✦✧✧ Cheese €20
Victor Hugo ✦✦✧✧✧ Victor Hugo (Writer) 0*
Pavillon de l'Arsenal ✦✦✧✧✧ Paris Urbanism X
Shoah ✦✦✧✧✧ WWII 0
Crypte ✦✧✧✧✧ Local Archeology €11
Déportation ✦✧✧✧✧ WWII 0
Magie ✦✧✧✧✧ Magic €17

Fromage

Appeal  ✦✦✦✧✧
Theme  Cheese
Price  €20

Full Name
Musée Vivant du Fromage

This small musuem is dedicated to celebrating the rich heritage of French cheesemaking. It offers an immersive experience that combines education and tasting.

Visitors can explore the diverse world of French cheeses through interactive exhibits, demonstrations, and tastings that highlight the unique terroirs and traditions of cheese production in France.

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Victor Hugo

Appeal  ✦✦✧✧✧
Theme  Victor Hugo (Writer)
Price  Free for the permanent collection

Full Name
Maison de Victor Hugo

This museum dedicated to the renowned French writer Victor Hugo served as his residence for 16 years, from 1832 to 1848, during which he wrote some of his most famous works, including “Les Misérables.”

The museum showcases a collection of his personal belongings, manuscripts, and artwork, providing insights into his life and literary contributions.

Visitors can explore the various rooms that reflect Hugo’s life, including his study and the salon where he entertained guests.

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Pavillon de l'Arsenal

Appeal  ✦✦✧✧✧
Theme  Paris Urbanism

The museum is closed for renovation.

Full Name
Pavillon de l’Arsenal

This prominent center for architecture is established in a historic 19th-century cast-iron building.

The permanent collection showcases the evolution of Parisian urbanism and architecture.

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Magie

Appeal  ✦✧✧✧✧
Theme  Magic
Price  €17

Full Name
Musée de la Magie

This museum is dedicated to the art of magic showcasing a rich collection that spans centuries. Visitors can explore various exhibits related to magic shows, optical illusions, and mechanical figures.

The museum also features magic shows, enhancing the immersive experience for guests.

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ART VENUES

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Name Appeal Theme
MEP ✦✦✧✧✧ Photography €13
Lafayette ✦✧✧✧✧ Contemp. Art 0

MEP

Appeal  ✦✦✧✧✧
Theme  Photography
Price  €13

Full Name
Maison Européenne de la Photographie
MEP

This center for contemporary photographic occupies a former private mansion and serves as a key exhibition space dedicated to photography. It hosts various monographic exhibitions and retrospectives each year, showcasing both established and emerging photographers.

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FLOWER MARKET

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Name Appeal Opening Setting
Elizabeth II ✦✦✧✧✧ Mon > Sat Covered

Elizabeth II

Appeal  ✦✦✧✧✧
Opening  Monday To Saturday
Setting  Covered

Full Names
Marché aux Fleurs Reine Elizabeth II
Marché aux Fleurs de Paris

This is the main flower market in Paris, dating back to the early 19th century. It features multiple vendors selling plants, crafts, and live birds.

It’s open every day, in the morning and afternoon.

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VIEWPOINT

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Name Appeal Type
Saint-Jacques ✦✦✦✦✧ Bell Tower X

Saint-Jacques

Appeal  ✦✦✦✦✧
Type  Bell Tower

The tower is closed for renovation.

Full Name
Tour Saint-Jacques

This massive tower is the only remaining part of the former church of Saint-Jacques-de-la-Boucherie, which was constructed in the 16th century and demolished in 1797, during the French Revolution. The structure is notable for its Gothic architectural style, featuring intricate sculptures and a striking façade.

Today, It’s a popular tourist attraction, offering visitors the chance to climb its 300 steps for the best panoramic views of Paris.

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