An unusual walk in Paris
A Parisian heritage to discover absolutely!
In the 1st, 2nd and 9th arrondissements of Paris
A Parisian heritage to discover absolutely!
In the 1st, 2nd and 9th arrondissements of Paris
How many covered passages are there in Paris? 21 covered passages are open to the public. When it’s chilly or rainy, it’s a place of refuge in Paris. An original and unusual walk in a sheltered place! Please note that some covered passages are closed on Sundays. They housed shops in the 19th century for wealthy families. They can be found on the right bank of Paris, mainly on the Grands-Boulevards side but also in the Montorgueil district with the passage of the Grand Cerf (one of our perécé passages).
5 (unusual) ways to discover the covered passages
- The riddle walk in the covered passages (a riddle game without a guide, in teams for less than 20€)
- The escape game in the covered passages (course for children from 6 to 9 years old)
- The escape game in the covered passages (course for young people from 10 years old and adults)
- The visit Show “The Intrigue of the Covered Passages” (from 6 years old)
- The classic guided tour of the covered passages (all ages)
Our suggestion for a walking tour in the covered passages (in 9 steps)
1 – The Véro-Dodat gallery (75001)
- It is a covered gallery located near the Louvre. It is a very elegant and chic little gallery, which houses the very famous shoe brand Louboutin
- Open from 7 am to 10 pm (closed on Sundays and public holidays)
- Between 19, rue Jean-Jacques-Rousseau and rue du Bouloi
2 – The Grand-Cerf Passage (75002)
- It’s one of our favorite passages. It is one of the highest galleries in Paris, overlooked by a magnificent glass roof
- It is located a stone’s throw from Montorgueil, a very lively district
- It is open from 8:30 am to 8:30 pm (closed on Sundays)
- Access to the passage between 145 Saint-Denis Street and Dussoubs Street
- We like: the “Rickshaw” shop
3 – The Vivienne Gallery (75002)
- This Parisian gallery is probably one of the beautiful covered galleries in Paris (completely renovated).
- Open every day from 8:30 am to 8:30 pm
- Access to the gallery between rue des Petits-Champs and 6, rue Vivienne
- We like: the “Si tu veux jeu” shop, a real institution in this district
4 – The Colbert Gallery (75002)
- Open every day without interruption
- Between 2, rue Vivienne and rue des Petits-Champs
5 – The Passage des Panoramas (75009)
- One of the oldest passages, with old-fashioned charm
- Open daily from 6 a.m. to midnight
- Between Rue Saint-Marc and Boulevard Montmartre
6 – The passage Jouffroy (75009)
- Open every day from 7 am to 9:30 pm
- Between Rue Montmartre and Rue de la Grande Batelière
7 – The Passage Verdeau (75009)
- Open Monday to Friday from 7:30 am to 9 pm and weekends from 7:30 am to 8:30 pm
- Between the rue de la Grande Batelière and the rue du Faubourg Montmartre
8 – The Passage of the Princes (75002)
- Open every day from 7am to 10pm, (closed on Sundays)
- Between Richelieu Street and Des Italiens Boulevard
9 – The Choiseul passage (75002)
- Open Monday to Saturday from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sunday from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.
- Between rue Saint-Augustin and rue des Petits-Champs
