Spanning across a small area of 289 acres, the 3rd Arrondissement of Paris is the second smallest of the 20 Arrondissements in the city. Flea markets, food stores, and open-air markets make this an area bustling with life throughout the day. Some prominent attractions housed here include Musée national des Arts et Métiers, Musée de la Serrure, Musée Cognacq-Jay, Musée Carnavalet, Les Archives Nationales, Musée d'Art et d'Histoire du Judaïsme, Le Marais and various others.