Charming apartment Les Halles

Quartier / Neighbourhood: Châtelet, symbol of the hustle and bustle of downtown Paris In the heart of Paris, Châtelet, with Les Halles, forms a vast area dedicated to shopping and leisure. Never a dull moment, the neighbourhood is swarming with visitors from all over the world, from morning to night! Nestled between the Forum des Halles and the Ile Saint-Louis, Châtelet is a lively district. Young people like to meet there for a shopping break. The many bars, restaurants and other shops in the area offer plenty of entertainment. After Ile de la Cité, Châtelet-Les Halles district, dating from the 12th century, is the oldest in Paris . It was even surrounded at the time by a wooden wall! It was Napoleon III who had the first Forum des Halles built in 1850, by the architect Baltard. It is then an imposing metal structure that hosts a huge covered food market. Faced with the crowds, the market is moved to Rungis and the Baltard pavilions are demolished or moved. The current Forum des Halles, a vast underground shopping centre, was built. The Forum des Halles and the surrounding streets form a huge shopping mall. In addition to the hundreds of well-known brands, Les Halles includes the largest multiplex in the Paris region, with a 26-screen cinema and an indoor swimming pool. The forum is directly connected to the metro through the basement, making it easily accessible. As soon as night falls, the bars are packed and artists invade the Place des Halles to put on shows. The Théâtre Musical du Châtelet hosts concerts and shows of international renown all year round. Strolling through the surrounding streets, you can guess the old commercial and artisanal activities of the district through the street names: rue du Lard, rue de la Poterie, rue de la Ferronnerie, rue de la Grande Truanderie, rue de la Lingerie, rue des Déchargeurs... Châtelet-Les Halles is a bustling neighbourhood where you can find everything at any time. Food, clothing, restaurants, bars... The neighborhood lacks nothing! It is also the best served district of the capital, with the largest metro station in Europe.