Unusual Paris ! Stroll in the Parisian covered passages

An unusual walk in Paris
A Parisian heritage to discover!
In the 1st, 2nd and 9th districts of Paris

How many covered passages are there in Paris? 21 covered passages are open to the public. When it is chilly or that it rainsIt is a place of refuge in Paris. An original and unusual walk under cover! Attention, some covered passages are closed on Sundays. They sheltered 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 favorite passages).

game of riddles in the Parisian passages

5 (unusual) ways to discover the covered passages

The enigma walk in the covered passages (a puzzle game without a guide, in teams of 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 audience)

Our suggestion for a walking tour of 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 famous Louboutin shoe brand
Open from 7am to 10pm (closed on Sundays and holidays)
Between 19 rue Jean-Jacques-Rousseau and rue du Bouloi

2 ? Le passage du Grand-Cerf (75002)

It is one of our favorite passages. It is one of the highest galleries in Paris, overhung by a magnificent glass roof
It is located close to 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 and Dussoubs
We like: the "Rickshaw" store

3 ? The Vivienne Gallery (75002)

This Parisian gallery is probably one of the most 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 store " Si tu veux jouer ", a real institution in this district