Transfer authorisation 1667 (≈ 1667)
Louis XIV moved the market from Bourg-la-Reine.
1678
Construction of buildings
Construction of buildings 1678 (≈ 1678)
Made for Jean-Baptiste Colbert with chapel and stables.
1830
Construction of the calf hall
Construction of the calf hall 1830 (≈ 1830)
Modernisation of market infrastructure.
1867
Decommissioning of the market
Decommissioning of the market 1867 (≈ 1867)
Final transfer to the Villette in Paris.
1933
Filling of the drinking water
Filling of the drinking water 1933 (≈ 1933)
End of original use.
1960
Partial Demolition
Partial Demolition 1960 (≈ 1960)
Replacement by a large estate.
1992
Partial classification
Partial classification 1992 (≈ 1992)
Protection of the remaining facades and roofs.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
Facades and roofs of both buildings; ramp staircase (Box Z 15-18): inscription by decree of 23 November 1992
Key figures
Louis XIV - King of France
Authorised the transfer of the market in 1667.
Jean-Baptiste Colbert - Minister of Louis XIV
Sponsor of the buildings built in 1678.
Nomblot Bruneau - Nurse
Re-used the premises after 1867.
Origin and history
The Sceaux cattle market originated in 1667 when Louis XIV authorized its transfer from Bourg-la-Reine. The buildings, built in 1678 for Jean-Baptiste Colbert, include a hotel, stables, a drinking-pot and a chapel dedicated to Saint John the Baptist and Saint Peter. This complex reflects the economic importance of animal trade under the Ancien Régime, linked to the supply of Paris.
In the 18th century, the site also houses a Justice audience, highlighting its local administrative role. In 1830, a calf hall was added, modernizing infrastructure. However, the market was decommissioned in 1867 after its transfer to the Villette. The buildings were then reused by the pioneer Nomblot Bruneau, before the waterworks were filled in 1933.
In the 1960s, some of the structures were demolished for a large housing complex. Only the buildings surrounding the entrance remain today, transformed into private dwellings. Partially classified in 1992 (facades, roofs and stairs), they bear witness to the agricultural and commercial heritage of Seals, despite urban transformations.
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