Les Halles – A Market Place
May 13, 2009
Les Halles (pronounced “le – al”) has a huge spot in the history of Paris. It was an outdoor market place built in 1183 and was remodeled in 1850 to include huge glass and metal buildings. Then in the 1970’s it was replaced with an underground shopping center. It’s nickname is “the stomach of Paris”. One of the really cool things about it is that there is lots of art, sculptures and fountains in the area. It makes it a very nice place to shop!
This is one of the huuuuuuuge sculptures I saw at Les Halles. I wonder if he’s supposed to be napping?
Have an Adventure Every Day!
Affectueusement,
Dewey
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