Martin M. Miles' photos with the keyword: Victor Baltard

The market hall is located in the center of Epinal. "Les Halles" in Paris, erected by Victor Baltard from 1854 on - and demolished in 1971, had a similar structure. It is probably very busy here in the morning, but in the early afternoon most retailers have already closed their shops.

The market hall in Melle was erected in the early 20th century, replacing a wooden. Mid 19th century architect Victor Baltard had started to built Les Halles in Paris from iron and glass. This was a great technical innovation - and market halls in the "Style Baltard" were built all over France. One of them here in Melle. When I walked into Melle, I saw posters and learned that this was the last evening of the "Boulevard du Jazz 2015"! So after a rest and a shower - I was back in the center of Melle in the early evening.