The Covered Passages of Paris - Guided Tour

From the end of the Ancien Régime to the Second Empire, there were approximately 140 covered passages. Today, only about twenty remain. Distributed on either side of the Right Bank, they are mainly concentrated in the Louvre and former Stock Exchange neighborhoods. Now classified as historic monuments, each passage and gallery has its own tone and particular atmosphere. These remnants of pre-Haussmannian Paris attest to the transformation of urban space in the 19th century. Dedicated to commerce and the art of strolling, these covered streets seem to be outside of time and urban bustle. Official link: