Cultural Louvre-Rivoli Metro station
Louvre-Rivoli Metro station, Paris’s first station with a cultural themed-decor, exhibits reproductions of statues and art objects from the Louvre Museum
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Parmentier Metro station’s potato theme
The cultural-themed decor of Parmentier Metro station is dedicated to Antoine Parmentier who introduced potato crops in France before the French Revolution
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Cadet Metro station – Lafayette and USA
The thematic decor of Cadet Metro station pays homage to Gal Lafayette and the pivotal role he played in the War of Independence of the United States of America
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Covered passages, Paris of yesteryear
Explore Paris’s enchanting covered passages, pedestrian shopping arcades tucked beneath graceful glass roofs, the witnesses to the 19th century architectural splendor
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Passage Puteaux, Paris shortest passage
Passage Puteaux, Paris’s shortest covered passage and former shopping arcade, now serves as a convenient shortcut between two streets in the Madeleine District.
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Passage des Deux Pavillons – Palais-Royal
Passage des Deux Pavillons, aptly named after the charming pavilions that embrace its entrance, a delightful shortcut between the Palais-Royal and Rue Vivienne
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Passage des Princes, Paris’ last covered galery
Passage des Princes, the last covered shopping arcade built in the 19th century, was fully renovated and is today the haunt of video games and models stores
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Passage Verdeau – Antic books shops
Passage Verdeau, a charming 19th-century covered shopping arcade on the Grands Boulevards, known for its philatelic and antique book dealers
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Affluent Galerie de la Madeleine
Galerie de la Madeleine, a prestigious covered shopping arcade devoted to luxury commerce, is nestled in the upscale Madeleine District
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Passage Jouffroy – Paris’ largest passage
Passage Jouffroy, Paris’ largest 19th century covered passage, has retained 3 original establishments: Musée Grévin, Hôtel Chopin and Librairie du Passage
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The high-end Village Royal
Le Village Royal, near La Madeleine, was originally a lively market square which evolved into a destination for luxury shopping once known Cité Berryer
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Passage Brady, Paris’ Little India
Passage Brady or Little India, one of the few remaining covered passages of Paris, is today home to Indian, Pakistani and Bengali shops and restaurants
