Paris' Oldest Food Market Destroyed by Fire, Locals Heartbroken

Oct 13, 2026| Paris residents and visitors are mourning the loss of the city's oldest covered food market after a fire broke out on Monday, October 12.

Established in 1615 during the reign of Louis XIII, the historic market in the Marais district was a beloved neighbourhood landmark. Locals described the damage as heartbreaking and expressed fears that reopening could take years.

The cause of the fire remains unknown.