Berlioz’s Birthplace – La Côte Saint-André
The Halles market
The Halles, a vaulted timbered structure, was built in the late 13th century by Maître Jacques de St Georges. Thursdays have traditionally been the market day and the Halles still attracts many people from La Côte and surrounding towns and villages, who come to purchase agricultural and dairy produce and other goods. During the annual Berlioz Festival the Halles serves as a concert venue.
The Halles is a listed heritage building of the Department of Isère.
All the photographs reproduced on this page were taken by Michel Austin in April 1998 and September 2008. © Michel Austin. All rights of reproduction reserved.
Les Halles – 2008
Les Halles – 2008
Les Halles – 2008
Les Halles fountain covered in flower baskets – 2008
Les Halles on a market day – 2008
Les Halles on a market day – 2008
Les Halles – 1998
Les Halles – 1998
Les Halles – 1998
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