The term "gateway" covers quite different achievements but it is generally a private way to pedestrian use between two arteries . The most obvious feature is the existence of a glass roof. The covered
ruled in the capital for six decades between the late eighteenth century and the mid-nineteenth century. Their appearance follows from the conjunction of several economic factors. Pure private goods in speculation at the same time a commercial operation, they play on the taste for a stroll in the emerging capitalist class.
In Paris when no sewers or sidewalks, the carriages, the crowd, dust and wet weather, mud, are much inconvenience to pedestrians abused. Protection against the elements offered then the roof and the floor of the passages and is thus a prime asset of choice to attract passers-by, customers and the multitude of casual loafers. The passages are routinely lined with shops, trade in luxury and fashion alongside the halls, ballrooms, game, cafes and restaurants. This versatility based identity of the passageway, dedicated not only to the movement of people but also for approval.
ruled in the capital for six decades between the late eighteenth century and the mid-nineteenth century. Their appearance follows from the conjunction of several economic factors. Pure private goods in speculation at the same time a commercial operation, they play on the taste for a stroll in the emerging capitalist class.
In Paris when no sewers or sidewalks, the carriages, the crowd, dust and wet weather, mud, are much inconvenience to pedestrians abused. Protection against the elements offered then the roof and the floor of the passages and is thus a prime asset of choice to attract passers-by, customers and the multitude of casual loafers. The passages are routinely lined with shops, trade in luxury and fashion alongside the halls, ballrooms, game, cafes and restaurants. This versatility based identity of the passageway, dedicated not only to the movement of people but also for approval.
Galerie Colbert
Length: 83 meters width: 5 feet
7 Rue des Petits Champs / 2 Rue Vivienne
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Built in 1826, the Galerie Colbert is not the original because it has been rebuilt, almost identical in 1985 after its acquisition by the National Library, which installed its computer services and exhibition spaces, a library and an auditorium. Nowadays, the gallery has only one trade, the restaurant "Le Grand Colbert."
Passage des Panoramas
Length: 133 m / Width: 3'20 meters
11-13, Boulevard Montmartre - 151 Rue Montmartre, 75002 Paris
open daily from 00 6 am to midnight
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This passage, built in 1799, owes its existence as its name or panorama, a kind of frescoes covering the walls of two roundabouts connected by the passage itself, popular attractions at the time. In 1807, a new attraction makes the transition even more popular: the Variety Theatre, where a few years later Offenbach will experience great success. The move is among the first public places where the lighting was experienced with gas. The store's drive Stern still in place, date from this period.
Galerie Vero-Dodat
Length 80 meters / 4 meters wide.
19, rue Jean-Jacques Rousseau - 2, rue du Bouloi, 75001 Paris
open Monday to Saturday from 07 h 00-22 h 00
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Galerie Vivienne
Length 176 feet / 3 meters width
4 Rue des Petits Champs / 5 Bank Street / 6 Rue Vivienne
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Inaugurated in 1826, Galerie Vivienne is probably the most beautiful galleries in Paris. Built on uneven terrain, narrow and sloping, the gallery has to adapt to a major constraint: to preserve the existing buildings to save money. The architect designs thus a succession of varied and clearly differentiated space. The gallery is soon to become the busiest in Paris, attracting a crowd delighted by the luxury and variety of shops (over sixty). Today Top of decoration and fashion alongside booksellers and art dealers in a space of calm and abundant light.
Passage des Princes
Length 80 feet / 3 meters width
5, boulevard des Italiens - 97, rue de Richelieu, 75002 Paris
open Monday to Saturday from 8 h 00 at 20 h 00
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newest walkways of the nineteenth century, it is due to the initiative of a bank that opened in 1859. A month later the bank went bankrupt and was bought by the passage of General Insurance Company on the life, now that AGF is still the owner. A time empty shops, all regained some vitality with the arrival of a major toy retailer.
Passage du Bourg-L'Abbé
Length 47 feet / 3 meters width
120, rue Saint-Denis - 3, rue de Palestro, 75002 Paris
open Monday Saturday 7 pm 30 to 19 h 30
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This passage, partially mutilated during construction of the Boulevard Sebastopol, the date of 1828. The ground floor retains original ornaments. Only the side entrance of Via Palestro, designed in 1863 by architect Henri Blondel, also an architect of the Commodity Exchange, is prestigious. Two maidens who govern the entrance, carved by Aimé Millet are allegories of Trade and Industry.
Passage Jouffroy
Length 140 meters / 4 meters width
10-12, Boulevard Montmartre - 9, rue de la Grange Batelière, 75009 Paris
open daily from 7 am to 00 21 h 30
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Built in 1845, Passage Jouffroy came into use in 1847. The geometry of the terrain and the choice of promoters have determined its non-rectilinear path consisting of a plan with a drop bayonet caught by a staircase in the intermediate segment. This passage was the first to be heated by the ground. Currently, the range of shops, which makes the charm of the passage, and the presence of waxworks (wax museum), earned him a permanent animation.
Passage Verdeau
metes length 75 / width 3'75 meters
4 Rue de la Grange Batelière / 33 Rue du Faubourg Montmartre
open Monday through Friday from 7 am 30 to 21 h 00
weekend from 7 pm 30 to 20 h 30
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This passage is included from the outset in the same real estate transaction that the passage Jouffroy, he continues. He shared with him how construction and type of canopy. Since the 80s, the arrival of antiques and art dealers has gradually tinged with specificity in this area, attracting collectors, antiques lovers and curious.
Passage du Grand Cerf
117 meters length / width 3 meters
145, rue Saint-Denis - 8, rue Dussoubs, 75002 Paris
open Monday to Saturday from 8 h 30 at 20 h 00
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The Passage du Grand Cerf was raised in the courtyard of the old hostelry of the same name in 1812 although does not become a passing itself until 1825. In all likelihood, it has not been covered before 1835. The current canopy is more recent. 11'80 with glass roof, it is now the highest Parisian walkways. Rebuilt in 1989-1990, it now houses designer shops and fashion.
Les Arcades du Lido
76-78, avenue des Champs-Elysees - 59, rue de Ponthieu, 75008 Paris
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Following the commercial and tourist attraction on the Champs-Elysees, the 1920s saw hatch new malls, which the Arcades du Lido (1926) who owe their name to one of the most prestigious cabaret, which has now moved. Leonard Rosenthal covered the walls of blond and black marble, wall of Lalique glass and bronze, was supporting the glass ceiling slabs by marble columns.
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