A Day in the Marais
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My name is Jay Swanson - I'm an American writer living in Paris on an artist visa and hoping to make the city of light my home base - at least for the foreseeable future. I write science-fiction and fantasy, vlogged daily for 3+ years, and love pizza a little too much.
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00:00 Intro
00:42 Le Peloton Café
01:28 Aux Merveilleux de Fred
01:55 Noir Cofeeshop
02:18 The Islands
02:52 Hôtel de Ville
03:22 BHV
05:50 Falafel
06:19 Chez Hanna
06:36 Miznon
06:55 Carnavalet Museum
07:16 Place des Vosges
08:00 Maison de Victor Hugo
08:53 Eglise Saint-Paul
09:50 Haut Marais
11:04 Mao Dumpling Bar
11:54 Marché des Enfants Rouges
12:37 Square du Temple
13:13 Terra
FAQ:
How long have you lived in France? Over five years now, holy cow.
What do you miss most about ho- NACHOS
You're always talking about living on some ship. WHAT SHIP? - I made a "Draw My Life" video that explains a lot here: • Draw My Life
Where are you from originally? - Pullman, Washington - a small university/agricultural town near Idaho (and yes, the potatoes are amazing).
What do you film with? - I've made a lot of changes recently, but I try to keep my gear list up to date if you want to see what I use and buy some for yourself: bit.ly/JaysGearList
What do you edit with? - Adobe Premiere - it's pretty much all I've ever used since high school.
Aren't you ever freaked out by leaving your camera behind to film yourself? - Yep. But not too badly - I tend to be careful when I do.
Why are you living in #Paris? - Because I've always wanted to; I feel at home here: • Why I Want to Live in ...
Do you speak French? - Oui. • Un Jour en Francais (E...
Do you make money off TH-cam? - Ha, sorta. I wish. It took me over 500 videos to make my first total $100 off adsense. I think it will slowly change, but VERY slowly.
I really enjoy your videos, how can I support you? - The easiest and best way to support me is through Patreon, where you can pitch in as little as $5/mo to help me make better videos: / jayswanson
I don't trust this Patreon thing - can I just paypal you? - Here's my ko-fi if that's your thing (and coffee is your game): ko-fi.com/jayswanson
But I want to send you something tangible! - I do have a wishlist on Amazon, though it's a bit complicated with the international shipping situation. So instead people often drop off or ship things to the Peloton Cafe in Paris for me.
Thanks for watching!
Thanks for watching! Be sure to grab a copy of my guide at jayswanson.me/guide and have a great time wandering the Marais!
Thanks! Is it possible to enjoy Paris/France given the current Pension Strikes or should one make alternative plans to avoid France until the situation gets better?
My wife and I have been watching your videos for over a year, and we are finally in Paris! We are staying in the Marais and we've loved every second. Your guide was spot on with all recommendations - La Pave was delightful and Miznon was life-changing. Thank you for helping make this one of our best vacations ever!
I'm so glad they panned out well! Enjoy your time here!
'Miznon wa slife changing' mdr loved that
Hi, I will be in Paris after two weeks and I have a hotel reservation in Le Marais district. Is this the right place to stay as a first timer or should we check other options?
@@glisavkatroshi3237 It's a great location for first timers. Very central, easy to get everywhere!
Another lovely video Mr. Swanson! Been watching your back catalog and you’ve certainly grown and matured over the years. Thanks for taking us on your journey.
Thanks for coming along for it!
That bicycle song is going to be stuck in my head through the weekend! lol. Another informative and entertaining video, Jay.
Thank you!
Luv you Jay and thanks for continuing to share! 🤗
You are so welcome
I get the newsletter - it's a good read: not too long, not too short. Kate's Corner is fun, and there are some nice photos.
Thank you! Kate does great work =D
Someone’s probably commented on this before, but Paris in my Pocket…You’re ‘pimp’ing Paris?! 😂 Cute. I bought the guide for our trip almost a year ago and read it top to bottom, planned our stay with it and then one of us got sick so we stayed closed to our little inn the whole time just out of necessity. 😭 Stayed at the Hotel Sookie and loved it, which wasn’t in the guide, but giving it a plug. But thanks so much for the guide and the videos! They’re
Great video, Jay! I almost feel like I don't even need to go back to Paris now - living vicariously ... almost.
Love your videos, Jay! Can’t wait to get back to Paris. Hoping to be just a bit more knowledgeable when we return. I love the culinary adventures although these are hard for tourists that are not fluent French speakers.
First time in Paris we stayed near Place de la République, and we loved it there. We walked all over Paris, and used the Metro (thanks for the tips on how to get around btw!)
Montmartre was at its best when we went behind Sacre Coeur (I hope I spelled that right, my Swedish is way better) with a less hectic feeling to it, and also places where you could have craft beer with the excellent food (very important to have beer that compliments the food). We gave the Eiffel Tower a miss, but enjoyed walking through the Jardin deTuileries (we're history nerds, and I was only missing my rapier and my outfit so I could challenge some lout to a duel! Alas, I didn't even bring my rapier. Besides, I'm more of a "sword and board" person and I suck at French...)
It was also a very hot summer, scorching even. But it was fun, nice place to visit and I'm glad we did it!
Oh, just have to ask if you've been to Musée Cognacq-Jay? We liked it. Small, open, and lovely! And you can't hate the name... :-D
We used to do one European city outside of Sweden every year until the pandemic. 17 years in a row :-) Time to start again and see where we end up next year....
It's a good time to boot up the wanderlust!
@@JaySwanson It always is!
What a good idea you had to visit Cognacq-Jay ! It is not very known, but really worth it ! 😉
The Swedish Cultural center is in the Marais.
thanks for sharing this definitely saving this for reference for my trip to paris next year
always showing your videos
Have fun!
Loving your vlogs Jay! We are finally coming to Paris later this yr and we will be reviewing all your videos to tips!
I hope you have a blast!
Amazing as always!
Such a great vlog, thank you 💛
The Marais is quickly becoming a favorite for me. (stayed there my last two trips). Looking forward to trying your recommendations on my next jaunt across the pond! Merci Beaucoup.
Just discovered your videos today! Very concise information. Thank you for the information! Looking forward to watching your other videos! Oh, and thanks for the information about Marais on Monday! Was planning on that day, until now!
Great video... these pastries are to die for!
As always Jay, top-notch video, your content is always worth watching - very informative. 👍
Great video Jay! 🎶🎊⚡️💯
Best Vlog on the net. Well done sir
It's been a while since I popped on your channel....you have lost weight!!! Hope all is going well with you in that wonderful city .... So glad I came by to check you out again. ❤❤❤
Great work Jay and Karen. You two work well together on camera. And thanks for bringing Cooper along. Do more. Road Trip?? 🥂
Definitely want more road trips in my life =D
@@JaySwansonplease apologize to Kate for me for calling her Karen. My big shoutout and I blew it. So embarrassing.😢
Jay your food recommendations are top notch. We went to Painpain twice & Devotions coffee shop which was by far the best pastries and coffee we had in awhile. TY for your amazing tips…more dog treat shops and dog store recommendations please 😊 Where do you get sweaters for your dog?
Once again...I wish I were there.
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All the goodness will be here waiting!
Thank you for showing us Notre Dame!! 😉👍
No problem 😊
❤ thanks for showing me Paris
Thanks for coming along for the ride!
I too finally got to visit Carnavalet- in 2021. Wonderful musée❤
It's the best
Well done Jay
World War 2 Bullet Holes to Shopping? The transition is flawless.
😂 Definitely light on the history in this one
Great contribution indeed. Makes me miss Paris - and the coffee in the morning. This video is a masterpiece of how to use professional video graphics skills, with the heart of a food lover, and a person who is curious about anything wherever they go into a very enjoyable video posted on TH-cam for the pleasure of the viewers and not just for monetary purposes. The presented seems to enjoy his job - the best way to go through life, enjoying what you are doing for a living.
Thank you! So glad you enjoyed it!
For the handy people, BHV has in the subfloor a Big DIY section. Lots of tools, hardware, leather, electricity and so on....
It's pretty dreamy
Hi Ja y .I'm glad to see you're doing well and making videos. I hope your dual citizenship process was successful. I;m going to send one of your videos to my friend who studied cooking Paris so he can see what you're doing and if he knows some of the places you visit. There is a wine bar in the next block where I live. It was formally a funeral home. They have live music on the weekends which I can hear outside. I watched this year's Bastille Day Parade on You Tube. It was very impressive. You mentioned that the French firemen has open house at their stations so maybe since Covid us going away they are having them again. I'll hsve tro catch up on the videos I missed . My niece has a French bulldog and he is really cute. They named him Tito after a pupular vodka. I'm sure your dog is a good compan to you. Did you go to any 4th of Juky parties. I'll have to catch the fireworks later. We had a nice dispkay here . I can see it from my porch. Take care and I'll look forward to your new videos. Happy Bastille Day !
My Airbnb is walking distance to Le Marais (this May). Gotta visit Le Peloton this time. I’m devouring this vid of yours. 😊
I’ve heard lovely things about Le Marais but so nice to learn about it in detail.
P.S. You’re the coolest monument I know lol
Gracias ;D
Thank you so much for your informative video! What is the name of the song playing in the background around 13:20 when you're introducing Terra? Thank you!!!
Definitely so french the "Savagnin sous voile" Jura wine with it's walnuts taste.
You should try the "poulet au vin jaune" chicken cooked in this wine with cream and morel mushrooms 😋
Don’t miss the Hotel de Soubise (archives nationales). Enter the courtyard (free) and admire the fantastic architecture. Another favorite is the intimate and little known Musée Cognacq-Jay that hosts a collection of pastel portraits by Quentin de la Tour. Moreover, Carnavalet, Victor Hugo’s house and Cognacq-Jay permanent collections are free museums. Other fine museums in the area are the Musée d’Art et d’Histoire du judaisme, the Musée national Picasso and the Musée de la Chasse et de la Nature. All those places in stunning architectural mansions…
I like BHV Marais. I was in Paris last summer. See you next summer. :)
BHV is also a great place to stock up on high quality chocolate bars like Bonnat. Une Glace a Paris has amazing ice cream creations by an MOF pastry chef.
Hi! Will you please give me an idea on what to expect when there are public strikes in Paris? Will transportation be affected? Thanks in advance!
Hi Jay! Love your vids. How is the weather in paris like at September in your experience?
Weather in September is usually still hot and sunny, but you never know these days! It's a great time to visit Paris.
Great video, bummer that Mexican place was closed. I’m Mexican and was hoping to see your experience at this restaurant.
It's a good'n! Thankfully there are a lot more Mexican restaurants popping up across the city. Makes my heart happy.
Another great video! I stayed in the 4ème 19 years ago, and will be (finally!) re-visiting next January and will be staying close by in the 11ème. Question: do you update your guide annually?
I do! This one is way overdue but we're close to releasing it. The plan is to send an updated version to anyone who bought the 2022 guide in 2023 - so buy in 2023, get 2023 (eventually haha). Sorry for the delay!
@@JaySwanson Merci à vous!
STARTING TO WATCH YOUR CHANNEL AND IS VERY INTERESTING AND LOVELY 😍 👍 THANK YOU FOR SHARING. NICE THE MARAIS ❤🤍❤🙌 GREETINGS FROM TEXAS. USA
My pleasure!
More restaurant videos please!
Can do =D
Awesome! Thank you. I’m staying in the Marais on my trip. Do you have any advice or guidance for folks who will be in Paris in next few weeks considering the recent protests and potential strikes?
I need to put some thoughts down, but basically just keep an eye on disruptions to transportation with an app like CityMapper, and be aware that you might have plans interrupted between Bastille and Republique, or even along the river near the National Assembly. It's rare that anything will ever erupt into violence, but the longer any protest goes (and the later into the night) the more likely it becomes, so keep your wits about you. That said, it's always interesting to go and see a protest in person. The French do it right. The current situation is similar but also really different to others in recent history so I'm going to need to do some research and hopefully have some more specific advice to give.
Have you done a long layover video yet? I'm trying to organize a 12 hour layover for myself this upcoming January. Thanks
oh man, Paris is worth so much more than 10 hours....
Where do I get those shades bro ?
Hey! How do we sign up for your newsletter?
We are scheduled to leave next week--following your guide and recommendations--do you think the protests should make us change our plans?
went during the “yellow vest” protest & actually had a good time. Police were present at all the tourist areas, which in turn those scammers & pickpockets weren’t around. Not to say you should have your wallet in your back pocket. Other tourists cancelled so we felt it was less crowded as well. Just stay vigilant, do your best on knowing which public transportation lines are running & you should have a great time! best of luck🎉
@@EvaUnit_01 thank you
It's definitely not something to deter you from visiting, I agree. Just make backup plans to stay in your neighborhood for a day if the metro goes on strike, and keep your wits about you when you see any protests in action - but you can also go check them out and see what's going on. It's generally very safe.
@@JaySwanson thank you so much
I'll be there next month and I'm wondering what impact the strikes are having. We'll be coming in from London on the Eurostar, and then from Paris to Amsterdam on Thalys.
He has a video about this. Now that the trash strike is being paused, things should be nicer and less smelly in the city. It is safe, but there are days when the trains and/or metros aren’t running, so it’s best to have apps that will tell you what’s happening.
Who was that at 3:35? Was a cool moment and doggie was confused. Was a great organic moment
Isn’t oxidised = corked = a bit off?
1:44 That Chocolate Brioche could feed the Von Trapp family.
T'was HUGE
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Constantly looking over your shoulder for street art, namely #SpaceInvaders, so who did the 🍒 post at the Marché des Enfants Rouge arch at 12:29? Extra-special when Kate's there with you, plus I ❤ Kate's Corner!!
I'm from South Africa and my surname is Marais
Nice
11:54 One little thing about that name. The neighbourhood's and market's name comes from a Catholic institution from the 16th century that took care of orphans and had its seat there. The name "red children" itself is unclear but it comes either from the fact that the kids taken care of by that institution may have worn something red as a uniform or that they were regarded as "red" because they mostly came into orphanage from the death of their mothers in labor, thus being covered in blood at birth
12:39 Similarly, the Temple quarter is named after the famous Knight Templars, who had their headquarters there, almost a small city inside Paris. The knights were purged and burned at the stake as sorcerers and devil worshippers by king Philip IV on the westernmost point of the Île de la Cité, where there is now a very cute park. Legends say that the Grandmaster of the Knight Templars, Jacques de Molay, cursed the royal line with his dying breath causing the succession crisis that devolved into the Hundred Years War, and the Capetians dynasty from Philip IV onwards are known as the Cursed Kings (also the name of a best-seller book series, adapted into a historical series on French national television in the 70s, which is now beloved classic and actualy was an inspiration for GoT). The Temple's main tower was kept despite the purge and the supposed curse of the Knights, and was converted into a prison, where Louis XVI and his family were locked up during the Revolution. It was finaly demolished under Napoleon, who feared it would become a symbol for the royalists, erasing the last trace of the huge fortified monastery of the Knights.
i’m curious if Cooper has his own personal recommendations as a dog in Paris😂
"drop mor snax" 😆
Cooper est trop mignon. I really enjoy your videos especially as I am preparing to visit Paris.
Thanks!
It's been some time
Jay, how's the garbage and protest situation now in Paris?
Evolving - the political side of things went bananas so while I expect the trash to get cleaned up soon, there will likely be a lot of protests this year. Nothing to worry about IMO, but something I'll try to share some tips for soon
@@JaySwanson Thank you and keep posting your great insights of life in France
Hi Jay
Just a question…what is the building in the background of the video at about 13:17ish with the turret? I have seen it featured in other videos about Paris but haven’t been able to put my finger on what it is called. Sorry for the weird question. Cheers!
Great question, not weird at all. It's the National Archives, whose museum is actually free (if small). Worth a visit.
Hey, Erin ! The National Archives were formerly "Hôtel de Soubise" ("Hôtel" in French does not only mean "hotel" like in English, but also a huge private mansion in town, generally aristocratic). This property belonged to one of the most prominent aristocratic French families, from Brittany : the House of Rohan. Duc de Rohan, duc de Montbazon, prince de Soubise, prince de Guéménée… all those titles were theirs. The hôtel de Soubise, which was famous for its luxury, was built in the XVIII° century over an older and medieval property, the "hôtel de Clisson". The turrets you can see are the remains of this one.
How Le Marais has changed since I lived there in the 1970’s.
Is it better to explore the Marais on a weekday? Debating going tomorrow or Tuesday, lol
Weekends can definitely be packed - and Mondays are closed - so Tuesday sounds like a decent option =D
Thanks, I’ll give Tuesday a go 😊
You must be avoiding the protesters. Hope you are safe and stay home for now!
Hi, I love your video's
But is it possible to make a halal video for Muslim
Thanks naz
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Ile St Louis isnt really le Marais though.... its a beautiful place
Eggplant in the Historically Gay District? Love that 🔥
Good catch 😆 I didn't even think of that
@@JaySwanson Of course you didn’t. 🌝
5:51 SO COOL! I HAVE FOUND MY PEOPLE 🌈
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What a cool neighborhood! I love the Marais! th-cam.com/video/zm7HXK5z6kU/w-d-xo.html
L’île Saint Louis n’est pas Le Marais, ce sont 2 quartiers différents
Ouais, mais c'est proche et je voulais le mentionner
The 3rd, haute Marais is “not Le Marais technically”?? What are you talking about Jay? Love your videos but you got this wrong. Check the history.
Sometime the bald headed making review but voice like you . Kindly introduce him so we know you have more than one host review. Thanks.
Not sure I understand what you're trying to say, I'm the only one here :)
So we tried some of your suggestions and sorry to say but they aren't good imo....
1. Pelaton cafe is super overpriced, underwhelming and has the most basic choices. The squares across the street have far better options, taste better and are much cheaper. Pelton is super touristy.
2. BHV is super expensive. You find all the same stuff at 30-50% prices across paris. It's trying to be Galaries Lafayette. We went during black friday sales and still found everything expensive. Zara, Mango, Ikea, JD sports had better offers and are stones throw away.
I am sorry, but If u are getting a cut u are super dishonest. Unfollowed.
Thanks for your feedback! I don't get a cut from anything I recommend, and I purchase everything out of my own pocket. Peloton pricing is actually normal for specialty coffee in Paris, and there's a lot of tourists because, well, they run a tour company ;)
I think perhaps what we like simply doesn't align, and that's okay. There are lots of people giving advice on Paris, and I hope you find the content creator who vibes better with what you're looking for.
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C’mon 😢!!!!! You skipped the LGTBQ part of Le Maria’s that we’ve been waiting for a long time 😭!! Please make a vid of the gay bars and clubs in there❤! Thank you
I'm not familiar with them, sorry! But I'm sure there's got to be some solid content on them on other channels.
Wish you could speak a little slower . Speaking that fast won’t make it that interesting. It sounds like you have a fast teleprompter you are following. That’s it .
Hey, thanks for the feedback! In the future, you can actually change the settings at the bottom of the video to a slower speed - hope that helps!
Too much self promotion and having to look at your head.
No other takeaways? Bummer!