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Les Halles - Paris - Workers in the morning
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Les Halles - Paris - Workers in the morning
Les Halles - Paris - Workers in the morning. Les Halles was the traditional central market of Paris. In 1183, King Philippe II Auguste enlarged the marketplace in Paris and built a shelter for the merchants, who came from all over to sell their wares. In the 1850s, the massive glass and iron buildings Les Halles became known for (designed by Architect Victor Baltard), were constructed. Les Halles was known as the " stomach of Paris". Unable to compete in the new market economy and in need of massive repairs, the colourful ambience once associated with the bustling area of merchant stalls disappeared in 1971, when Les Halles was dismantled; the wholesale market was relocated to the suburb of Rungis
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Architect Covered Iron Market Place Merchants Morning Shelter Stomach Victor Baltard Designed
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Les Halles - Paris - Workers in the Morning: A Glimpse into History Les Halles, once the central marketplace of Paris, holds a rich history dating back to 1183 when King Philippe II Auguste expanded the market and built a shelter for merchants. Over the centuries, Les Halles became synonymous with Parisian culture and commerce, attracting vendors from all corners of France and beyond. In the mid-1800s, architect Victor Baltard designed the iconic glass and iron buildings that came to define Les Halles, earning it the moniker, 'the stomach of Paris.' This photograph, taken in 1904, captures the early morning scene at Les Halles, showcasing the hardworking men and women who kept the market running. The image offers a glimpse into the daily life of Parisians during this era, as they went about their business in the bustling marketplace. The colorful ambiance of Les Halles, once a hallmark of the area, had begun to fade by the early 1900s as the new market economy took hold. The massive glass and iron structures of Les Halles, which had become an essential part of Parisian history, were in dire need of repairs and could no longer compete in the modern marketplace. In 1971, Les Halles was dismantled, and the wholesale market was relocated to the suburb of Rungis. Today, the historical significance of Les Halles remains, as it continues to be a symbol of Paris's rich past and the vibrant energy that once defined its bustling marketplaces.
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