If you love unique placeswith a distinct character, then you’ll adore the Halle Saint-Pierre. Tucked away in Paris’s 18th arrondissement, right in the heart of the Montmartre neighborhood, it has everything:a bookstore, a café, and even a museum! A charming hybrid space where you’ll love to wander.
A secret market hall in the heart of Paris: the Halle Saint-Pierre
Built in 1868, this Baltard-style market hall has served a thousand different purposes! Its large glass roofs and Eiffel-style wrought-iron arches once housed a food market, then a school, before becoming a warehouse…
But since 1995, the Halle Saint-Pierre has taken a dramatic turn, becominga mecca for naïve art.Three to four times a year, you can explore exhibitions showcasing Art Brut, outsider art, naïve art, and even surrealist art: paintings, sculptures,photographs…Every exhibition on display is sure to leave a lasting impression.
But perhaps the highlight of the show is its magnificent bookstore! Specializing in art, you’re sure to find something to your liking here—whether you’re looking for books on a particular artist, a form of contemporary art, or anything else . And strangely enough, the books blend perfectly with this historic setting, crafted from wrought iron.
Whether it’s after your museum visit or before you go to buy your new favorite book, a stop at the market’s café is a must. Coffee and pastries await you there for afternoon tea. An absolutely charming spot, just a stone’s throw fromSacré-Cœur, worth visiting all year round!
Location: 2 rue Ronsard, 75018 Paris
Admission: Free access to the café and bookstore
Exhibition prices: between €7 and €10