The Quartier des Halles (‘Les Halles’) is one of the most dynamic neighborhoods in Paris. Les Halles were originally a huge wholesale food market until the end of the ’60s. The neighborhood changed a lot since then; yet the Quartier des Halles is still one of the best places to experience the authentic Parisian way of life.
Rue Montorgueil is one of my favorite streets in Paris and I couldn’t wait to show the “Quartier Montorgueil” to Krishna. The neighborhood holds sentimental value to me; it was where my parents lived in the 80s, where they hanged out, where my father worked, where they shared so many memories and dreams. My dad used to live rue Saint-Sauveur, near Rue Montorgueil, before moving rue Gravilliers, in Le Marais neighborhood, with my mum. I went there few years back with my mum to listen her anecdotes. I had a great time!