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Marché Saint-Quentin is a covered market located in the 10th arrondissement of Paris, situated near the Gare de l'Est. Constructed in 1866 by architect Victor Baltard, the building features a distinctive combination of pink brick and green cast-iron arcades. It functions as a daily food market providing local residents and visitors with fresh produce, meats, bakeries, and specialty food stalls.
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Where is Marché Saint-Quentin in Paris?
The covered market is at 85 bis boulevard de Magenta in Paris's 10th arrondissement, near Gare de l'Est. Its location also places it within walking distance of the Gare du Nord area.
When was Marché Saint-Quentin built?
The hall is a 19th-century structure associated with architect Victor Baltard and was built in the mid-1860s. Paris sources give 1865, while some catalog descriptions give 1866, so the mid-1860s is the safest date. [City of Paris](https://www.paris.fr/pages/un-petit-tour-au-marche-couvert-saint-quentin-34255)
What can you buy at Marché Saint-Quentin?
The market focuses on food, including produce, meat, fish, cheese, prepared dishes, and other specialty groceries. Paris describes the hall as accommodating up to 35 merchants.
What does Marché Saint-Quentin's architecture look like?
It has a covered iron-and-glass market design associated with the Baltard style. The cataloged building is especially recognizable for its pink brick and green cast-iron arcades.
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