Marché des Enfants Rouges explained

The Marché des Enfants Rouges is the oldest covered market[1] in Paris, France. It was established in 1628[1] as the "petit marché du Marais" and is located at 39 Rue de Bretagne in the Marais (3rd) arrondissement. The market has been listed as a historic monument since 1982.

The name in English translates as "Market of the Red Children", and refers to the nearby "Hospice des Enfants-Rouges" where orphans were clothed in red (the color of charity).[2] The market offers fresh fruits, vegetables, flowers and bread, as well as restaurants where shoppers can buy cooked meals.[3]

Notes and References

  1. News: New York Times travel guide. New York Times. 5 June 2012. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20120517054831/http://travel.nytimes.com/travel/guides/europe/france/paris/36528/marche-des-enfants-rouges/shopping-detail.html. 17 May 2012.
  2. News: The best Paris markets. The Guardian. 5 June 2012. London. John. Brunton. 28 November 2008.
  3. Web site: 3rd Arrondissement (Upper Marais). Travel and Leisure. 5 June 2012. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20120406023722/http://www.travelandleisure.com/activities/marche-des-enfants-rouges. 6 April 2012.

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