District guide · Paris
Theme: Art, 1 to 2 hours in Paris 3e Arrondissement, Paris
The 3rd arrondissement lies in central Paris, forming part of the city's historic core alongside the 1st, 2nd and 4th districts. The Musée des Arts et Métiers a...
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The 3rd arrondissement lies in central Paris, forming part of the city's historic core alongside the 1st, 2nd and 4th districts. The Musée des Arts et Métiers and Musée national Picasso-Paris house significant collections, while the Marché couvert des Enfants Rouges serves as a covered market. Medieval and Renaissance hôtels particuliers, including the Maison de Nicolas Flamel, punctuate the district's streets alongside religious sites and green spaces.
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- French
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- +33 1
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- 112
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