Fire destroys Marché des Enfants Rouges, ‘coolest market in Paris’

A historic Parisian landmark, the 17th-century Marché des Enfants Rouges—the city’s oldest surviving covered food market—has been completely destroyed by a devastating early-morning fire. The beloved street food hub, frequented daily by thousands of locals and visitors in the Marais district, suffered total loss, though officials confirmed the flames did not spread to nearby structures. Authorities described the scene as one of deep sorrow, acknowledging the cultural and emotional weight of the loss. The blaze has left a void in the city’s culinary and architectural heritage.

‘A lot of sadness’ after 17th century landmark that escaped demolition in the 1980s goes up in flamesFire has ravaged Paris’s oldest surviving covered food market, a popular street food venue dating back to the 17th century in the Marais district of the French capital that drew thousands of locals and tourists daily.Ariel Weil, the central Paris mayor, ​said the Marché des Enfants ‌Rouges had been “totally destroyed” in the blaze, which broke out soon after 3am. “The worst was avoided: the fire did not spread to the surrounding buildings,” he said. “But there is a lot of emotion. A lot of sadness.” Continue reading...