The Marché d'Intérêt National de Rungis (or Rungis national interest market) is the principal market of Paris, located in the commune of Rungis, in the southern suburbs. It is the largest wholesale food market in the world.
Since its origins in the 10th century, the central market of Paris was located in the centre of the city, in a 10-hectare area named Les Halles. It became too small to accommodate all of the business demand, and, in 1969, the market was transferred to the suburbs. The commune of Rungis was chosen for the easy access by train and highway and for the proximity of the Orly International Airport.
The market is the property of the French State and administered by the Semmaris (Société d'Economie Mixte d'Aménagement et de gestion du marché d'intérêt national de Rungis). Wholesalers are plentiful and the competition is strong. The market starts at 1am and ends at 7am. Clients are professionals, distributors and restaurants. Veterinary controls and property checkouts are omnipresent. The waste of the market is recycled and the energy generated by the incinerator is used to heat up the market and Orly Airport nearby.
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Coordinates: 48°45′35″N 2°21′13″E / 48.75972°N 2.35361°E
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