Super-gentrification and hyper-tourismification in Le Marais, Paris

Le Marais, Paris, exemplifies the complex interplay between tourism, gentrification, and heritage. The study introduces 'hyper-tourismification,' a stage of tourism development marked by an ultra-sophisticated, high-end product that reshapes urban morphology. It links this phenomenon to residential and commercial gentrification, revealing how tourism accelerates the transformation of historic districts. Le Marais, originally a 17th-century district with decaying mansions, underwent densification in the 19th century due to industrial businesses. The research connects these processes, offering insights into the dynamics of urban change driven by tourism and gentrification.

Gravari-Barbas, M. (2017). Super-gentrification and hyper-tourismification in Le Marais, Paris. Tourism and Gentrification in Contemporary Metropolises, 299–328. https://doi.org/10.4324/9781315629759-13