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'Les Halles', as it is more commonly known, is a refreshingly different shopping complex from those to which I am accustomed. Where the typical shopping mall in Australia is a large enclosed and generally windowless box, Les Halles is built down the sides of a large hole in the ground, in a cascading series of glazed inward-looking levels. It was built in 1979 as a refurbishment of what had been the old markets area for Paris.
I have seen descriptions saying it is ugly, but I found it quite delightful and airy: as with so many places, it seems beauty is in the eye of the beholder! Having said that, it must be said that in some parts it is beginning to look a little down-at-heel and due for some refurbishment - that applies particularly to the outside areas.
In the central courtyard, I was intrigued by the large (fibreglass?) coloured cow - there were numerous such 'cow' statues around Paris during my visit, I have since learned they are part of a travelling 'art' event called vache-art in Paris, cow-parade in English - it has visited and is visiting many cities around the world. If you wish to learn more, go to www.cowparade.com .
At the lowest level, there are connections to a major rail station for a Métro line and 3 RER lines.
Many of the shops seem to be focussed on womens clothing - then again, that applies almost anywhere it seems, and Paris is a home of fashion after all! Likewise, from a mere male's perspective, I thought the prices looked somewhat high. I did find a shop which had some items of interest as souvenirs, but they were not open when I visited.
Main photo - Les Halles from an upper level, looking in.
Photo 1 - From a lower level, looking out across the courtyard to St Eustache church
Photo 3 - Street level view of the outside of the complex
Photo 4 - The strange coloured "vache-art" (there is a play on words, in French) sculpture in the courtyard. Theme: Women's ClothesDirections: Métro line 4, Les Halles; RER lines A,B,D Châtelet-Les-Halles
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This is a huge underground shopping complex. Their motto is "Nous faisons tout pour vous rendre la view plus agréable." There are 180 shops on 5 levels, where you can buy clothes, housewares, gifts, videos, and more. There are also restaurants and cinemas. Leave a Comment Theme: OtherAddress: Bounded by Rues Rambuteau, Berger, LescotPhone: 01 44 76 96 56Directions: 1er arrondissement Connects to the Chatelet (Métro) and Chatelet Les Halles (RER) stationsWebsite: www.forum-des-halles.com
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At the place of the original Halles, the huge food market for Paris till 1969, a huge underground shopping centre is built.
This shoppingcentre is built in different levels and is designed around 'a huge crater', forming a central square. From this square starts a huge labyrinth of underground streets with shops, snackbars and restaurants.
Except shops the Forum des Halles houses also several cultural functions.
There are some huge stores with enormous collections of books and music. I found here for example several French books about the Sahara I was looking for. Leave a Comment Theme: OtherDirections: The Forum des Halles is between the Rue Berger, Rue de Louvre, Rue Rambuteau and Rue Pierre Lescot. Metro/bus/RER: les Halles, Chatelet
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Built in 70ss, this 4 store building is now one of the bigest shopping centers in PAris.
You can also find there cinemas and some museums.In the center of the Forum standes quit interesting
sculpture of Hoolio Silva,it really looks interesting and extraordinary:)Check it out, u won't regret...
You can buy almost everything there Leave a Comment Theme: Women's ClothesDirections: M station "Les Halles" on the 4th line or "Chatelet Les Halles" on the RER D
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Les Halles was originally the wholesale food market for Paris. After its move to Rungis they developed a shopping center, mostly underground. Now, after that is not working very well, they are talking about a major redevelopment. See the website for more information.
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The image on the right is of the Bourse de Commerce. On the left is a window into a stairway garden. The day we walked through to avoid the rain, the part we saw felt very empty and almost abandoned. Leave a Comment
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there, you will find books, music, home furnishing, men's, sporting, kid's and women's clothes, computers(although not the cheapest), shoes and toys...
also a huge meeting point.
walk along rue Rambuteau from Beabourg to Les halles or vice versa to see more shoe shops...
also take time to walk in the small garden above les Halles and go to the church St Eustache... and then have a beer in one of the surrounding pubs.
from les halles, take rue de Rivoli towards Concorde, you can shop even more ! on your way you will see the Louvre and then at Concorde you can visit museum du jeu de paume(modern art) after the Tuileries Garden ! Leave a Comment Theme: Women's Clothes
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Le Forum des Halles is a large, multi-storey shopping centre located off the back streets behind Rue de Rivoli on the Right Bank. Lots of top names are here at what I found to be very affordable prices like Sephora Cosmetics, H&M, FNAC and many more. It's worth a few hours of your time Leave a Comment Theme: Women's ClothesAddress: Near Rue de St Denis
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Think of Paris,come to mind Eiffel next shopping.. Des Halles underground shopping centre,you find everything under one place....lot of shops....Paris you must buy perfume ..
Paintings out side of main buliding i find good shop ,where you can buy paintings,prices seems to be reasonabel..
It has direct acces to metro station.
Clothes,Perfume,beauty products, fashion accessories,chocolates.
Depends Leave a Comment Theme: GiftsAddress: Chatlet Les Halles Metro station.
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This is your basic shopping mall with middle of the road level clothing, not too expensive, not too cheap, but cheaper than many stores on the street. I found several stores to shop in. The most intriguing thing about the place was the design. While slightly dated, I enjoyed exploring the grounds, particularly coming out of the food court area to the surface. The mall is a little confusing to find your way around once inside, but it gave me the opportunity to look at things more than once. There were far less people in the mall than in other places, plus it is protected from weather being that it is underground. Food court was lame, but the bathroom in the restaurant was free to walk in and.... I would eat above ground nearby.
I must note that I liked this place much better than Galleries Lafayette, which, while a beautiful building, was a mess of people and stuff everywhere, too chaotic.
Open every day but Sunday 10-7:30. The is also a parking garage nearby Leave a Comment
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Everything you need and want, you can find in Les Halles. Near the Centre Pompidou and the Louvre, partly underground.
What to buy? Clothes, shoes, electronics, music, books: you name it: they´ve got it! Leave a Comment Theme: Department Store
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