Place du Châtelet was laid out on the ruins of the Grand Châtelet fortress/prison, torn down in 1808 by Napoleon.

The fontaine des Palmiers in Place du Châtelet, seen from the corner of rue des Halles and rue de Rivoli.

See the photographs I have taken on trips to Italy

Take a look at the pictures I’ve taken in the United States

See the pictures I’ve taken in Canada

 Go to the index page of pictures of Forum des Halles.