Les Halles is named after a
large market place which was demolished in 1971. The current
garden features climbing plants, jasmine, honeysuckle, kiwi,
wisteria,
clematis and many other plants. There is a
waterfall and many attractions for children. Other areas
include shaded promenades, reflecting pools, greenhouses and
a scented garden.
Construction was completed in 1977 on
Chatelet-Les-Halles,
Paris's new subway hub. The Forum des Halles, a partially
underground multiple story commercial and shopping center, opened
in 1979.
Émile Zola's
1873 novel
Le Ventre de Paris (The Belly of Paris)
revolves around Les Halles.
