Quartiers and Monuments juifs
Jewish Quarter
Initiate yourselves to the history of Judaism!
The Pletzl: the Jewish historical quarter of Paris The most important place in Paris concerning Judaism is located in the Marais and is called the Pletzl (small square in yiddish). The 4th arrondissement has always welcomed Jews from here and elsewhere since the 13th century.Even today, despite the gentrification of the neighbourhood, it retains a very strong community identity. You will find the rue des Rosiers, many restaurants of Jewish specialties, bookstores, kosher deli meats as well as synagogues and shtiebels. An opportunity for you to stroll through atypical streets!
The Deportation Memorial
Built in the heart of Paris and inaugurated in 1962, the memorial is dedicated to all deportees from France. All in symbols, the work of architect C.H. Pingusson is an evocative place that encourages reflection. The modernity of this site will allow you to combine history with today’s world! An experience not to be missed
The Memorial of the Shoah
The Shoah Memorial is a museum dedicated to Jewish history during the Second World War whose central focus is the teaching of the Shoah This monument is a real way to discover Jewish history and to educate you!
The Museum of Art and History of Judaism
The Museum of Jewish Art and History is the largest French museum of Jewish art and history. It is located in the former Saint-Aignan mansion in the Marais district in the 3rd district of Paris. The museum traces the history of the culture of the Jews of Europe and the Maghreb from the Middle Ages until the twentieth century.
The Synagogue of Paris
The Great Synagogue of Victory, or The Great Synagogue of Paris, is, as its name suggests, the largest synagogue in the capital. It was built under the Second Empire. At that time, the Jewish community doubled its staff in Paris, and it needed new places of worship. Take advantage of this magnificent monument to discover Judaism and its corresponding architecture!