Carreau du Temple

The Carreau du Temple is a covered market in the 3rd arrondissement of Paris, built in 1863.

[1] The carreau is situated near the former site of the Temple, the medieval enclosure of the Knights Templar, which gained notoriety as the prison where the royal family were held during the French Revolution.

Major renovation of the Carreau du Temple is due to be completed by the end of 2013.

Among the new facilities is a 250-seat auditorium and 1,800 square metres (19,000 sq ft) of multipurpose space at ground level, and below ground level, sport and cultural facilities, including a recording studio.

During the renovation of the Carreau, the remains of a Templar cemetery were found.