“My childhood neighborhood changed although in some little corners it remains the same. Two communities still live perfectly together: jews and gays. But the Marais is getting more and more invaded by clothing stores… No matter what, le Marais keeps its soul if you know where to look for it. As I took the Soundwalk, I found it (hopefully) back. The cheesecakes still have the same taste as my grandmother’s one, the gay bookstore has the best selection of thrillers!” – Helene Zylberait

Images: Le Petit Fer à Cheval (where the walk starts), Derek Jarman dvd (original version in latin, subtitled in german), hasidic tags, courtyards… by Helene Zylberait

Check it: Soundwalk Paris Marais narrated by Isild Le Besco

Check the New York City Hasidic Community in Williamsburg:  Men’s Hasidic walk narrated by Joseph Piekarski and  Women’s Hasidic walk narrated by Pearl Gluck