Fire destroys Marché des Enfants Rouges, ‘coolest market in Paris’
A major fire has destroyed the historic Marché des Enfants Rouges in Paris, the city's oldest covered food market. While no surrounding buildings were damaged, the loss of the 17th-century landmark has caused significant public sadness.
Why it matters
The market was a significant cultural and historical site in Paris, serving as a popular destination for both locals and tourists.
French firefighters at work after a fire ravaged the historic Marché des Enfants Rouges. French firefighters at work after a fire ravaged the historic Marché des Enfants Rouges. Paris Fire destroys Marché des Enfants Rouges, ‘coolest market in Paris’ ‘A lot of sadness’ after 17th century landmark which escaped demolition in the 1980s goes up in flames
Prefer the Guardian on Google Fire has ravaged Paris’s oldest surviving covered food market, a popular street food venue dating back to the 17th century in the Marais district of the French capital that drew thousands of locals and tourists daily.
Ariel Weil, the central Paris mayor, said the Marché des Enfants Rouges had been “totally destroyed” in the blaze, which broke out soon after 3am. “The worst was avoided: the fire did not spread to the surrounding buildings,” he said. “But there is a lot of emotion. A lot of sadness.”
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