Fire destroys Paris’s centuries-old Enfants Rouges covered market
A fire destroyed the Marché Couvert des Enfants Rouges, Paris’s oldest covered food market, which dates back to 1615. The blaze was brought under control before it spread to neighbouring buildings, preserving nearby properties but ending the market’s centuries-long presence in its covered form.
Around 150 firefighters tackled the fire after emergency calls came in at 4.15am; one firefighter suffered minor injuries. The market’s metal structure partially collapsed, and officials said the cause was unknown. Listed as a historic monument in 1982, it reopened in 2000 after six years of restoration and was recently ranked fifth worldwide for street food by Food & Wine magazine.
- Fire destroyed Paris’s oldest covered food market.
- About 150 firefighters responded; one was slightly injured.
- The cause is unknown and nearby buildings were spared.
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The Marché Couvert des Enfants Rouges is Paris's oldest covered food market, having operated since 1615. Over four centuries it became a cherished destination where Parisians and visitors gathered to buy fresh produce and enjoy street food.
The market was designated a historic monument in 1982 and underwent major restoration before reopening in 2000. In recent years it gained international recognition, being ranked fifth worldwide for street food by Food & Wine magazine, which highlighted its continuing importance as both a cultural landmark and a gastronomic destination.
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Originally published by Daily Mail as “Historic Paris market is ‘completely destroyed’ by fire”.