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Poster Print : Les Halles, Paris. This famous French food market was moved to the suburbs in 1960s
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Les Halles, Paris. This famous French food market was moved to the suburbs in 1960s
Les Halles, Paris. This famous French food market was moved to the suburbs in 1960s. From Thiery Guide des Amateurs et des Etranger Voyageurs a Paris Paris 1786
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1786 1960s Famous Guide Market Moved Paris Suburbs Trade Amateurs Halles Voyageurs
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Step into the heart of Parisian culinary heritage with our stunning poster print of Les Halles, the iconic food market. Captured in the late 18th century, this antique image from Universal Images Group (UIG) transports you back in time. Witness the bustling marketplace, teeming with vendors and shoppers, before its relocation to the suburbs in the 1960s. Bring the timeless charm of Paris into your home or office and savor the rich history of this world-renowned food market with every glance.
A2 Poster (59.4 x 42cm, 23.4" x 16.5" inches) printed on 170gsm Satin Poster Paper. Securely packaged, rolled and inserted into a strong mailing tube and shipped tracked. Poster Prints are of comparable archival quality to our Photographic prints, they are simply printed on thinner Poster Paper. Whilst we only use Photographic Prints in our frames, you can frame Poster Prints if they are carefully supported to prevent sagging over time.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 42cm x 50cm (16.5" x 19.7")
Estimated Product Size is 42cm x 59.4cm (16.5" x 23.4")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print takes us back to the bustling streets of Les Halles, Paris in 1786. The image showcases the famous French food market that was once at the heart of culinary trade in France. Known for its vibrant atmosphere and an abundance of fresh produce, Les Halles was a haven for both locals and tourists seeking a taste of authentic French cuisine. However, as time went on, urbanization took its toll on this historic market. In the 1960s, Les Halles was relocated to the suburbs, marking a significant shift in Parisian culture. This move aimed to modernize the city's infrastructure but also sparked debates about preserving tradition amidst progress. Thiery Guide des Amateurs et des Etranger Voyageurs a Paris provides us with this remarkable snapshot frozen in time—a testament to an era when Les Halles thrived as a hub for gastronomic delights. The photograph captures not only the physicality of this iconic marketplace but also hints at the lively interactions between vendors and customers. Today, while no longer located within central Paris, Les Halles continues to be celebrated as part of France's rich culinary heritage. It serves as a reminder that even though places may change over time, their significance can endure through photographs like these—inviting us to reflect upon our past while appreciating how far we have come.
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