The Marché des Enfants Rouges of Paris !!!

Posted in Food and Wine, France, Paris

I am back in my eternal Paris, never too far from it indeed , I once again found me a picture in my cd rom vault that should be in my blog for you and me ,My dear late wife Martine love to come here and took me here first , many memories she love it !! Therefore, here is my take on the marché des Enfants Rouges of Paris !!! Hope you enjoy the post as I.

The Marché des Enfants Rouges located main entrance at 39 rue de Bretagne, in the 3éme arrondissement of Paris. It is open Tuesday to Saturday from 8h to 20h30 and Sunday from 8h30 to 17h. The market is the oldest indoor market in Paris, still in operation. This market has three entrances: located on rue de Bretagne, rue Charlot, and rue des Oiseaux. This small market covers only 2,000 m² and includes 20 stalls selling flavors from around the world. The Marché des Enfants Rouges, unique in the city because it is the only one to offer such a varied and high-quality food offering. The market is now a must-see in the Marais district. A must-see for tourists who enjoy rubbing shoulders with locals who come to stock up on cheese, fruits and vegetables, meat, fish, and flowers in a harmonious melting pot.

A bit of history tell us that the Enfants-Rouges market was created in 1615 at the request of King Louis XIII; it was then called the “Petit Marché du Marais” , In 1772, the market adopted the name it still bears today: the red children’s market. This vast plot of land is located at the corner of Rue de Bretagne and Rue de Berry. It was installed under a wooden hall resting on sixteen oak pillars. In 1536, the sister of François I, Marguerite de Valois, founded an orphanage to welcome orphans. These children were called the Children of God. They were dressed in red clothes, symbolizing Christian charity. In 1772, the orphanage was forced to close. The children were transferred to the “Hôpital des Enfants-Trouvés” (Foundling Hospital) on the Île de la Cité. The Foundling Hospital is a religious institution that helps deprived and abandoned children. In memory of these children, this market was named “Marché des Enfants Rouges” or Red Children’s Market. In 1772, the philanthropist Geoffroy d’Assy became the owner. He was responsible for expanding and equipping it by creating a street lamp in its center and a fountain, essential to the various merchants. Geoffroy d’Assy was guillotined following the French revolution. This market was taken over by his heirs. In 1912, the Marché des Enfants Rouges was sold to the City of Paris. A stable was installed there, which would later be named the “Vacherie.” It would house 12 cows that would give milk until 1914.

The City of Paris on the Marché les Enfants Rouges : https://www.paris.fr/lieux/marche-couvert-des-enfants-rouges-5461

The Paris tourist office on the Marché couvert les Enfants Rouges

 : https://parisjetaime.com/eng/shopping/marche-couvert-les-enfants-rouges-p2274

There you go folks, a wonderful place to be and be a real Parisien indeed. You will find great conversation here and wonderful foodies to take home or eat on site. We love it and brings back many nice memories of family visits. Always looking forward to be back, eventually, Again, hope you enjoy the post on the Marché des Enfants Rouges of Paris !!! as I.

And remember, happy travels, good health, and many cheers to all !!!

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I am a lover of travels to Europe , Americas , Africa and Asia as well ,who like to share my experiences of the last 53 years with the world, visiting so far 81 countries; living in 6, working in 5, and Citizen of 4, speaking fluently 4 languages. I can deal with sports especially football/soccer and love music, arts, wine collector/drinker, and go out to restaurants, and just visit the world. My background comes all the way from Candelaria and Pajara in Tenerife, Spain where my grandparents came from ;not knowing each other then, to Punta Brava, west of Havana, Cuba. There , my parents born in Cuba met and later on I was born there too. 100% guanche (annexed Tenerife to Spain on April 10 ,1496). I left Cuba as many have to Madrid, Spain where I lived for 4 years. Then, move to Perth Amboy ,New Jersey USA (living there 13 yrs) ; where I completed high school, became a US Citizen, learned to drive a car, and learned English. Afterward, went to the university in Florida, ERAU, and upon graduation decided to moved there to Ormond by the Sea, near Daytona Beach, finally moving North Miami, then Hialeah, then another moved to Silver Lakes division in Miramar, Broward county, Florida; in Florida I lived a total of 18 years. Finally , moved to France in 2003 ,Versailles call me for its royalty, and working in Paris was great. It was time to seek frontiers again and moved to Brech near Auray, Morbihan in Brittany , and later move to not too far Pluvigner. Total so far in France has been 20 years, and counting. Moving average a home every 5.5 years hopefully this will be my last. Cheers All rights reserved. No part of this blog may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means or stored in a retrieval system of any nature, without the written permission of the copyright holder, me. No part of this work may be modified, without the written permission of the holder, me.No part of this work may be exposed to public view in any form or by any means, without identifying the holder as the author, and with the before mentioned permission.

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