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Bourse du Commerce

Bourse du Commerce
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© David McCairley
Type of Attraction
Buildings & Monuments
Neighborhood
Central
Interests That Apply
History, Architecture
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Price: $0-$5
Groups only, by appointment.
Is there parking?: No
Wheelchair Accessible: No
Mobility Obstacles: Stairs
Water/Drinks: NOT available at this attraction or nearby.
Eating: This is NOT a good place to get a meal or snack.
Restrooms: Not Available
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Heather Stimmler-Hall

Heather Stimmler-Hall

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Heather Stimmler-Hall came to Paris in 1995 as a university student, studying art, history, international politics, and, most frequently, the local map. After several fun jobs working in an American muffin shop, a French café, and an Irish pub, her f... More »


Brenna Fleener

Brenna Fleener

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Brenna Fleener has been living, studying, and working abroad for nearly five years. After finishing college in California, she moved to Bologna, Italy, to study Italian cinema and literature. Quickly deciding that northern Italian winters in a mediev... More »


David McCairley

David McCairley

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David McCairley is a Paris-based photographer. He's married to Martina, who is tolerant and wonderful. When not trying to look after his two small (ish) (6 and 2) children, Axel and Ines, he's trying to capture that essential moment--or take a decent... More »


Heather Stimmler-Hall, Photographer

Heather Stimmler-Hall, Photographer

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In her copious free time, as she ran around Paris checking details for us, Heather also did some photography for us. Without her talented help, Paris wouldn't be nearly as complete, photo-wise, as it is. More »


Our City Expert's Tips


Along with St-Eustache church, this is one of the few historic buildings, recognizable by its dome, in Les Halles district. Originally it was the grain exchange building for Paris, then the commodities exchange. Today it's used by the Chamber of Commerce and is closed to the general public.

History Buff
The pillar standing out of place next to the Bourse du Commerce was part of a former building that was on the same site, where Queen Catherine Medici had built the Palais de la Reine. The column is said to have been used by her astrologer, Ruggieri (the people suspected she was a witch because of her belief in astrology).

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© David McCairley