Westfield – Forum des Halles

(Last Update: 03.03.2024) In this article, I will tell you about a contemporary building built in the middle of Paris, right in the middle of the historical texture, shopping and living center, is also very important in Paris transportation. an important transfer point located on Forum des HallesI want to talk about.

When writing Forum des Halles, it is actually so difficult to define the framework, because There is nothing in this huge complex. 

Forum des Halles (take forum or take the fog) Right in the heart of Paris, 1. borough'in, ChâteletIt is located in . with Forum des Halles Seine River the area between, especially Rue de Rivoli and its surroundings Châtelet (shatle), if we take the area where the Forum des Halles is located as basis, these sides are called Les Halles (get it) is referred to as. Les Halles means “haller”, you know, “hal” meaning vegetable and fruit market…

Yes, there was once a large market building here. This market building, which dates back five hundred years, was last 1863It was rebuilt with a magnificent architecture and became one of the most characteristic buildings of the city with its steel-glass construction. To visualize how this place looked in those years Carreau du TempleYou can think of a several times larger version of .

However, over time, this market building became insufficient to meet the needs of the rapidly growing population. 1960in the 's RungisWhen they moved to the giant building in , this place remained empty and idle. In the process that developed after this period, the French made an unexpected decision to demolish this place and build another building, instead of preserving it and keeping it alive for another purpose! After this very controversial decision 1971This magnificent market building was razed to the ground and a history was erased. I mean, those who are a little older have seen with their own eyes what the old market building was like, but we missed that chance. For example Cüneyt Ayral from this topic my paris He mentions in his book…

The new Forum des Halles building, which was built in place of that beautiful market building that was demolished, reflects the architecture of the 1970s and can be considered beautiful for its time. Encyclopedia of Developmental GeographyIt became a building that I saw and liked in , but as a result of the rapid consumption of fashion trends, it became old and ugly within 15-20 years. When I came to Paris as a tourist, I saw the building in its current state, I did not like it at all, and I was surprised at how I had once loved it from the photographs. Contemporary architecture is like this; Unfortunately, it is not easy to create buildings that will last for years and appeal to the aesthetics of every era.

In 2010, in order to comply with the requirements of the developing age and to revitalize the region, it was decided to renovate the Forum des Halles building, in fact, to demolish it once again and rebuild it, creating a huge construction site that would last six years. I also witnessed the part of this construction site that started in 2012. During this period both Châtelet – Les Halles Station It was actively working, and most of the Forum des Halles continued its life as a shopping mall. Construction work and fast-paced life had turned this place into a chaotic mess. So I want to be at the Forum des Halles and Châtelet – Les HallesI would never like to pass by. Fortunately, the work was completed in 2016 and Forum des Halles opened in its new form. I say it in its new state, but this is much more than innovation, with its new architectural design, Forum des Halles has changed its shell once again and this place has become a center of attraction again. Forum des Halles 2019 In 2017, it moved to the Westfield group and its official name was Westfield Forum des Halles It was.

Especially since public transportation is an important transfer point, people from seventy-two nationalities, even some colcobur, Gathering here created a strange atmosphere. This is Les Halles The Other Paris Even though I try to stay away from these situations as much as possible, it is not easy to escape from this chaos as it is the intersection of many important lines. Because this is a really important junction for public transportation.

The building, which has been redesigned with a very contemporary architecture, impresses people with its architectural style, color and height that does not crush the surrounding texture despite its majesty; Even me, who is cautious about contemporary architecture :) Centre Pompidou's “cheekilyDespite its height, the roof system of the Forum des Halles looks like an aesthetic protector. Of course, over time, we will all witness what this structure will transform into as it ages and what it will look like.

The visible part of the Forum des Halles the Canopy especially WA Mozart Municipal Conservatory, mediathequeYou will see it in the atmosphere of a giant arcade on the ground floor, with its cafes and restaurants, as well as various shops. The real life flows under this structure, even this entire square., because the lower floors of Forum des Halles form a giant shopping mall... If you ask which stores are here, you can access the list of all stores from the official web page link at the end of the article.

There are four more floors under the visible face of the Forum des Halles. The first two floors are about the size of La Canopée. When you get down to -3, things get out of hand, the entire square you see above has been designed as a shopping mall and living center, so endless corridors are waiting for you. It's quite complicated here, so it's hard to describe. It's best to look at the plan on the Forum des Halles' own page to understand what is where. When you walk straight along the bottom of the square on this floor, you will see the meeting point for young people on their dates. Place CarreeYou reach .

This is an underground, high-ceilinged, reinforced concrete square. If you go out to the right Saint Eustache Church ve Etienne-Marcel Even if you go out to the left, Rue Berger, Rue Saint Honoré ve Rivoli Street You reach the side. As I said, it is quite complicated inside, it is useful to look at the plan.

When you go down to -4 RER ve of the metro You land at the giant transportation connection point where it intersects. RER-A, RER-B ve RER-D lines of the metro M1, M4, M7, M11 ve M14 This is a point where lines intersect and the name of this station is Châtelet – Les Halles It is mentioned as, but understanding this station requires special expertise, so I covered it as a separate article topic.

What I want to remind you of in this article is, Châtelet – Les Halles The station is actually two separate stations. Châtelet (shatle) station applies to the metro in general, while Les Halles (get it) station valid for RER. Only the M4 metro line has both Châtelet and Les Halles stations and there are many connecting corridors, stairs and escalators underground, like a labyrinth, between all stations.

In summary, if you are coming from the airport and the line you will transfer to intersects with RER-B at this station, you will get off at “Les Halles” station. Details about this Châtelet – Les Halles You can find it in detail in the article.

Yes, in short, Forum des Halles is such a place. Find out what's happening around you as soon as possible. chawinter You can find it in the article. In summary Châtelet and especially the Les Halles region, where the Forum des Halles is located, can be said to be ideal for accommodation. Of course, this ideality stems from its lively social life and importance in the transportation network, but when choosing a hotel, you should also take into account that the lively area can be noisy even at midnight. For accommodation suggestions Where to Stay in Paris Please don't forget to look at the article.

Forum des Halles is open seven days a week. Although some shops may be closed on Sundays, there is still a lot to do here, especially in rainy weather. In any case, don't visit the shopping malls on Sundays, do things to do in Paris on Sundays. In this article I shared…

Pleasant trips, pleasant discoveries.

Web address: westfield.com/france/forumdeshalles

Address: Westfield – Forum des Halles

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