Old timers remember Les Halles as Paris' gigantic central produce market. Demolished in the 1970s, it was replaced with an underground shopping mall. And for a generation it's been a mess. But now the complex is being transformed into a modern underground shopping center and a huge city park -- all sitting atop a massive underground transportation hub. Here's a peek at the latest (complete with my horrible French pronunciation):
This is Day 32 of my 100 Days in Europe series. As I research my guidebooks and make new TV shows, I'm reporting on my experiences and lessons learned in Portugal, Spain, Italy, France, Bulgaria, Romania, and beyond. Find more at blog.ricksteves.com.