Visiting the Covered Passages and Galleries of Paris with the music of “Amelie”

1. Paris
Covered Passageways

2. Galerie
Vivienne
Gallery was built in 1823 thanks to money
from the stock market speculation in real
estate
The architectural style is neoclassical, which
corresponds to the time of its construction
(1826)
Most elegant and luxurious gallery in
Paris

4. The floors are decorated with mosaics done by the famous Italian artist Faccina

7. Galerie
Colbert
Luxurious gallery built at the right
side of Galerie Vivienne in 1826, at
the site of former Hôtel Colbert
(residence of the Regent Philippe
d'Orleans)
Acquired by the National Library, the
gallery was completely restored in
the 1980s
It offers postcards, posters, and
books published by "BN" from its
collectionsGreat glass dome

9. Between the gallery Colbert and
Vivienne Street, is the charming
old brasserie, Le Grand Colbert,
with friezes dating from 1830,
that are also declared to be of
historic interest
Le GrandColbert

10. PassageChoiseul
Built in 1829, it is one of
the few passageways that
has hardly changed since
its conception
Built on the site of an old
hotel
It houses mainly women's
clothing boutiques

15. Passage ofPrinces
This passageway dating from
1860 was the last built in the
19th century, at the time of
Haussmann
It connects the “Boulevard des
Italiens “with Rue de Richelieu
Virtually the entire gallery is
monopolised by a great toy
shop: Village Joue Club

19. Passage
des
Panoramas
It was opened to the public in 1799
on the site of the former Hotel de
Montmorency-Luxembourg
A little history ...
The Passage des Panoramas is the
oldest Parisian walkway
At the time, the idea of the
construction of this passage was
inspired by oriental souks
To allow Parisians to walk, to show
and make purchases protected from
the weather and especially from not
getting dirty, as at that time,
sidewalks and sewers did not exist!

20. Much frequented in his time
by the artist, Eugène Delacroix
and Alexandre Dumas, the
famous author
It’s the place for stamp
collectors
There are beautiful old shops
selling books and collections

21. There are also good restaurants (some oriental) , casual eateries and bars

22. Here are sold stamps,
letters, postcards and old
coins

26. Passage Verdeau
Built in 1847 at the same time and
by the same architects as the
Passage Jouffroy
The name is the same of one of the
builders of this passageway
It specialises in antiques,
watercolours, old newspapers and a
boutique that sells old cameras,
including a Kodak dating from 1901
There is “Il Golosi”, one of the best
Italian cantinas in Paris

32. Facing the Passage des
Panoramas, by crossing the
boulevard Montmartre, is
Joufroy, built in 1847 in line with
the passages Verdeau and
Panoramas
It was the first passage to be
made entirely of iron and glass,​​
although decorative details are
made of wood

33. The bookstore Paul Vulin (established in 1948) specialises in art books and
luxury editions, which always attracts visitors

37. In this museum there are celebrities ... reproduced in wax

38. At the back is the Hotel
Chopin
It opened its doors in 1846,
the year in which the
Passage Jouffroy, with its
charming and picturesque
arcade, was constructedThe passageway, as well as
the hotel, are now listed as
historical monuments of
Paris

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By María
mocampos@gmail.com
Visited Galeries and
Passageways
Galerie Vivienne
5 Boulevard des Italiens / 97 rue de Richelieu
Galerie Colbert
6 rue des Petits-Champs
Passage Choiseul
40 rue des Petits-Champs
Passage des Princes
5 Boulevard des Italiens / 97 rue de Richelieu
Passage des Panoramas
10 rue Saint-Marc / 11 boulevard Montmartre
Passage Verdeau
6 rue de la Grange-Batelière / 31 rue du Faubourg
Montmartre
Passsage Jouffroy
10 boulevard Montmartre / 9 rue de la Grange-
Batelière
Music:
Soundtrack from”Amelie”