Of Paris's districts, the Place des Vosges district occupies a special place and gets history lovers dreaming. The Place des Vosges district is located in the heart of the historic Marais district. History and bustling life are closely intertwined in this district, which is very popular with both Parisians and tourists. For a bit of peace and quiet, there's nothing quite like a morning stroll around back streets steeped in history.