Marché des Enfants-Rouges

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The Marché des Enfants-Rouges was the oldest covered market in Paris, France. It was established in 1615 under the reign of Louis XIII at 39 Rue de Bretagne in the Marais (3rd) arrondissement. The market has been listed as a historic monument since 1982. Prior to its destruction, the market offered fresh fruits, vegetables, flowers and bread, as well as restaurants where shoppers could buy cooked meals. On the early morning of 12 October 2026, a violent fire completely destroyed the historic covered market hall and its metallic structure. The fire caused extensive damage to approximately 1,000 square meters of the market, but caused no major casualties.

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