Tour of the Parisian covered passageways

Organised by "IDF & Centre Province"

A stroll through the covered passageways of Paris is like being transported back to the 19th century. We look forward to seeing you on Saturday, November 9 at 3pm at the Métro Concorde - Jardin des Tuileries exit. Passages were first introduced in the 19th century, when streets were winding, muddy and unlit. It was then decided to cut tunnels through buildings, cover them with glass roofs to shelter passers-by, and illuminate them. This was a real breakthrough for commerce, which took up residence in these passages and attracted the entire Parisian bourgeoisie of the time.

Today, these passages are a typical Parisian architectural curiosity. There are still around twenty of them. The majority are home to boutiques, some of which have preserved their 19th-century facades, tea rooms and restaurants. A visit to the Passages Couverts Parisiens is a must!