The Grand Chatelet, the medieval fortress defending the access to the Grand Pont and the Ile de la Cité, also the seat of royal power, was destroyed in 1808 under Napoleon’s order. In 1862, the elegant square and the sumptuous Theatre du Chatelet were built up and inaugurated on its old location. From the 12th to the 20th century, the neighborhood was bustling with activity. The proximity of the Halles, the great central market and the « belly of Paris » has made the district the most crowded in the capital. Monet, Cortes Laloue, Luce remind us with great prowess.
Market and Fountain of Innocents, anonym
The market, fountain of Innocents, John James Chalon, 1822, Carnavalet
inside the central halls, 1872, anonym
Monet, rue montorgueil, 1878
Edouard Leon Cortes, rue de rivoli
Galien Laloue, the stock market and St Eustache, rue de la Coquillere
Maximilien Luce, roadworks in Reaumur street, 1896
Maximilien Luce, roadworks in Reaumur street, 1896
Maximilien Luce
The Halls, 6 a.m., anonym
Mathilde du Monceau, The Paris’ halls
Mentor Huebner, The halls, 1961
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