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Secret Covered Passages Tour in Paris
4.6(24 reviews)Paris, France
1h30DurationEnglishOffered inMobile ticketTicketNot includedPickupEasyLevel
About this experience
Join a guided walking tour to explore the covered passages of Paris, including well-known spots like Passage Verdeau, Galerie Vivienne, and Passage des Panoramas, as well as hidden local favorites. This tour involves a relaxed 2 km route suitable for all ages. Participants will engage in storytelling that highlights the history and culture of these unique spaces. It is recommended to wear comfortable shoes and to bring water and a camera. Note that the Bibliothèque nationale de France is closed on Mondays.
Itinerary
1
A la Mere de Famille
We enter into a chocolate shop that is the oldest in Paris 1761. The building is now protected. Here you can buy arguably the best chocolate in Paris.
2
Passage Verdeau
Named after its creator, Jean-Baptiste-Ossian Verdeau, the Passage was opened in 1846 as an extension of the Passage des Panoramas and the Passage Jouffroy. The gallery's originality lies in its high, fishbone-shaped glass roof. You car't leave without stopping at Ausmane, the elegant perfume house founded by Choukk Ausmane, A few steps away, the Keopi cafe with its refined gourmet specialities brings France and Korea together.
3
Passage Jouffroy
The first of its kind to be built entirely of iron and glass, the Passage Jouffroy was built in 1847. Adjacent to the Musée Grévin, this busy passage was renovated in 1987. The signs of the past are still there, such as the Pain d'Épices, the very first toy shop in Paris, which dates back to 1849. Opposite this children's paradise, adults with a passion for retro elegance will find their heart's desire at Galerie Fayet, the last French manufacturer of high-quality walking sticks.
4
Passage des Panoramas
Built in 1799 by Jean-Louis Girard, this covered passage, listed in 1974, is considered to be the first in Paris. It is home to eight stamp shops and the gourmet Caffe Stern, a former 19th-century engraving workshop converted into an Italian restaurant in 2014. More unusual, Kimochi's sushi burger (the only one in France) is a taste experience not to be missed!
5
Bibliotheque nationale de France - site Francois Mitterrand
France’s national library, holding roughly 42 million items as a central repository of national heritage, including books, manuscripts, prints, and multimedia.
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Galerie Colbert
Built in 1823, the Colbert Gallery is located a stone's throw from its great rival, the Vivienne Gallery. This pretty covered gallery is the property of the National Library and, unlike other Parisian galleries, does not host any shops. Focused on culture, it is home to the National Institute of Art History
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Galerie Vivienne
Its history begins when the president of the Chamber of Notaries, Maître MARCHOUX, made known his wish to build the most beautiful and attractive gallery in Paris. A leading shopping space, where the Parisian elite could meet to stroll and have fun.
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Bibliotheque de la Societe Nationale d'Horticulture de France
(Closed on Monday) Is the national library and premier research institution of France, headquartered across multiple sites in Paris, with its main modern site in the 13th arrondissement
What's included / not included
Bibliothèque nationale de France is closed every MondayFriendly Guide
Coffee and teaPersonal ExpensesGratuities
Additional information
Accessibility and comfort
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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