📍 **Meeting Point:** In front of 120 Rue Rambuteau (near Timberland store), Paris 1st 📅 **Date & Time:** Saturday, August 8, 2026 – 10:30 AM to 1:00 PM 🗣️ **Language:** Easy French (accessible to all levels) 🎟️ **Registration required** (see link below) *** Step into the vibrant contrasts of **Les Halles**, one of Paris’ most fascinating and ever-changing neighborhoods. Once known as the *“Belly of Paris,”* Les Halles was the city’s central food and market district. This guided walking tour in **easy French** will take you through narrow medieval alleys, past majestic churches, and around striking modern architecture. Perfect for anyone interested in Parisian history, culture, and urban evolution. *** ### 🧭 What you’ll discover: * The **Church of Saint-Eustache**, a Gothic masterpiece at the heart of the district * The **Forum des Halles**, symbol of Parisian urban renewal * **Montorgueil**, **Rue de la Ferronnerie**, and **Rue Saint-Denis** – remnants of medieval Paris * Forgotten tales from the **Cour des Miracles** * The historical roots of the **Pompidou Center**, blending modern art and radical architecture *** This walk will take you through centuries of transformation — from bustling medieval marketplaces to modern Parisian life. A cultural and historical journey, open to all language levels. *** ### 📌 Practical Info: * 💶 Participation fee: * €6 (members) / €10 (non-members) * **From August 6 or without reservation: €12 for all** * 🚇 Metro: Les Halles (Line 4), or Châtelet–Les Halles (Lines 1, 4, 7, 11, 14) → Exit 4: Forum – Porte Rambuteau * 🥾 Wear comfortable shoes and bring your curiosity! * ☎️ Contact on site: Sylvie – 06 03 08 85 48 * 🔗 **Register here**: 👉 [https://club-international.org](https://club-international.org) *** ### 🇫🇷 Bref résumé en français: **Balade guidée dans le quartier des Halles**, entre ruelles médiévales, mémoire populaire et modernité urbaine. 📅 Samedi 8 août à 10h30 • 🗣️ Visite en français accessible à tous • 🏙️ Histoire, architecture, anecdotes 👟 Prévoir de bonnes chaussures et votre curiosité!
