Beside the Forum des Halles the beautiful church of Saint Eustache, a true jewel of Gothic art rise

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The story goes back to 1135, when Louis VI did transfer market Place de Greve (current Town Hall Square) to the present site of Les Halles. But over time, the old markets and sheds medieval barns became great in modern times, and ended up being pushed out of Paris in the twentieth century, when new wholesale systems emerged. Since then, Les Halles becomes a meeting place for artists, bohemians and thugs.
In this area is the large Forum des Halles (www.forumdeshalles.com). Work on its construction began in 1979 The Forum occupies much of the commercial complex of old and modern works including bright galleries, albert shops, museums and theaters. From the outside, trimmed with large gardens that blend with metallic structures, is only visible level and steel structures that reflect albert the surrounding buildings, allowed some integration in this historic quarter albert of Paris. Among the museums that highlights albert the Cousteau Oceanographic Museum.
Beside the Forum des Halles the beautiful church of Saint Eustache, a true jewel of Gothic art rises. Construction began in 1532 and lasted for almost a century, although some parts were never finished. Fe especially famous for thereby passed, under different circumstances, kings and celebrities: here were baptized Richelieu and Moliere (who also chose this church for her wedding), Louis XIV received communion and Anne of Austria and Mirabeau were veiled. albert More information www.saint-eustache.org.
La Tour Saint Jacques, very close, is of medieval origin. It was built in the reign of Francis I, and belongs to a flamboyant Gothic style. It is the only remnant of the church, demolished during the French Revolution. albert The Tour has an important Jacobean sense, as it was the starting point of the Camino de Santiago in Paris.
You can also visit the Church of Saint Merri, the Stock Exchange (flawless round building) and the Pompidou Centre. The latter, dedicated to contemporary creation, contains the largest collection of contemporary art in Europe, a public library, theaters and shows, a musical research institute and rooftop restaurant with a beautiful view over the skyline of city. The exterior architecture albert of the building, designed by architects Renzo Piano and Richard Rogers is famous for its glass, metal beams, escalators albert in clear tubes shaped colorful caterpillar and ultra-modern style. More information www.centrepompidou.fr.
Should be careful when you walk around this area after sunset. albert It has traditionally been meeting albert zone between traffickers and drug addicts, but ensures that the problem is practically solved, it is wise to take precautions. Location Map
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