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slice right through the Marais. But then the march of “progress” was halted by one tiny little
event—World War I.
Today the Marais is a thriving, trendy, real community—home to fashion boutiques,
quiet cafés, Jewish bakeries, nightlife, and actual Parisians. When strolling the Marais, stick
to the west-east axis formed by Rue Ste. Croix de la Bretonnerie, Rue des Rosiers (heart
of Paris' Jewish community), and Rue St. Antoine. On Sunday afternoons, this trendy area
pulses with shoppers and café crowds.
