Article Talk. Paris syndrome is a sense of extreme disappointment exhibited by some individuals when visiting Paris, who feel that the city was not what they had expected. The condition is commonly viewed as a severe form of culture shock.
The Marais – a trendy district with a village feel – has become a Paris must-see. A romantic, festive and trendy district, the charm of the Marais lies in its cobblestone streets, historic spots and quirky boutiques.
Old Paris is still thereDespite the vigorous assault, a few pockets of old Paris did survive: on a relatively large scale, the Marais district; and in a more scattered sense, monuments and cathedrals such as Notre-Dame. While Notre-Dame itself was spared, many of the buildings around it were not.