The Forum des Halles (Westfield, Paris 1st) is open Monday to Saturday 10am-8:30pm and Sunday 10am-8pm; it will be closed on 25 December 2026 and 1 January 2027. It has shops, a cinema, a swimming pool, a garden and Châtelet-Les Halles station, one of the largest underground stations in Europe (RER A, B and D, metro lines 1, 4, 7, 11 and 14). This shopping centre stands on the site of Paris's old central food market; above it stretch the Canopée and the Nelson-Mandela garden. To explore the surrounding neighborhood (Saint-Eustache, the Bourse de Commerce, rue Montorgueil and where to eat), follow our guide to the Les Halles neighborhood.
Highlights
The Canopée
This huge glass and metal roof has covered the Forum since 2016. Beneath its structure are the shopping center's main entrances, the Canopée media library, a conservatory and a center dedicated to hip-hop.
The shops
Spread over several underground levels, the center brings together fashion, sports, beauty and electronics brands such as H&M, Zara, Nike, Sephora and Fnac, as well as a Monoprix supermarket.
The restaurants
Fast food on the lower levels, brasseries and terraces at Canopée level. Restaurants are generally open from 11am to 11pm, with hours varying by venue.
The UGC Ciné Cité Les Halles cinema
Located inside the Forum, it is open from 9am to 11pm and screens both mainstream films and arthouse cinema. The Forum des Images, devoted to cinema, is in the same complex.
The Nelson-Mandela garden
The 4 hectares of garden covering the Forum (32 rue Berger) offer lawns, playgrounds and an adventure playground for children. The garden is open 24/7 in October 2026.
Châtelet-Les Halles station
Beneath the Forum, the Châtelet-Les Halles hub brings together RER A, B and D at Châtelet-Les Halles station and metro lines 1, 4, 7, 11 and 14 at Châtelet and Les Halles stations. Les Halles station (line 4) opens directly into the shopping center.
Hours and practical info
Shops Monday to Saturday 10am-8:30pm and Sunday 10am-8pm; the center is closed on December 25, 2026 and January 1, 2027. Restaurants generally 11am-11pm, UGC cinema 9am-11pm, Monoprix from 8am. Parking open 24/7. Address: 101 Porte Berger, 75001 Paris.
Things to do around the Forum
In the complex: the Suzanne-Berlioux swimming pool (50-meter pool) and the Forum des Images. A short walk away: Saint-Eustache church, the Bourse de Commerce and rue Montorgueil; the Louvre and the Centre Pompidou are about ten minutes away on foot.
Practical info
Tips
- The Forum has many exits: find yours on the maps posted before leaving the station, as changing between RER and metro can take several minutes on foot. Before choosing where to have lunch in the area, browse our selection of dishes to try in Paris to see which specialities are worth ordering.
- The Nelson-Mandela garden is the perfect spot for a break between shops, especially with children.
- Shops and parking: fashion and sport (H&M, Zara, Nike), beauty (Sephora), multimedia (Fnac) and a Monoprix supermarket open from 8am; the full list is on the centre's website. The car park at 101 Porte Berger is open 7 days a week, 24 hours a day, with prices displayed on site.
How to get there
101 Porte Berger, 75001 Paris. RER A, B and D: Châtelet-Les Halles station. Metro: lines 1, 4, 7, 11 and 14 (Châtelet station), line 4 (Les Halles station, which opens into the Forum).
Opening hours
To plan your visit, read our practical guide: Les Halles, Paris: Forum, Châtelet, Hours and Walk
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