I have
already talked about "Les Halles" several times on my blog (see here) - the long history,
how the place was remodeled in the 1870’s and then again in the 1970-80’s… and
now once more. The work is in progress – should be completed next year. For the
moment “La Canopée”, supposed to remind us of a natural canopy, is finished.
(Some pigeons seem to appreciate.)
The really
more natural part of the park with trees and pathways has still to be done...
… and the necessary remodeling and refreshing
of the underground shopping centre (with cinemas, libraries, swimming-pool… and
a complicated network between different metro lines..) is still ongoing.
2 comments:
I will have to wait to be there to form an opinion but from what I see from your photos, I DO NOT LIKE IT!
I was in Paris not long after the original structure of Les Halles was demolished. I saw its citizens indignation, and I listened to their feelings about such monstrous decision (in their own words). And who could blame them?
I had forgotten that Les Halles is in the shadow of that magnificent church!
Thank you so much, M. Peter for the update of this place.
Maria
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