Description

Come and discover the most elegant and beautiful covered passages in Paris and experience their atmospheres, both past and present. Paris without its covered passages would not be Paris. They witnessed the life of our capital from the early 19th century. Their construction spanned from the late 18th century until the Second Empire. In 1850, there were around fifty in Paris. A little over ten remain today.<br><br> Witnesses to a Paris in full swing, they were the forerunners of modern shopping arcades, but with more charm. They experienced the innovations and fashions of the first half of the 19th century: the use of metallurgy, gas lighting, cafés, restaurants, and theaters. Parisians of all social classes gathered there, strolling from shop to shop, chatting in cafés, enjoying themselves at the theater or in cabarets, relaxing in the baths, searching for their soulmate or a "swallow"...<br><br> Today, these covered passages have preserved moving traces of this rich past and are experiencing new chapters with their restaurants and unique shops.<br><br> During this stroll through the heart of Paris, you will discover four covered passages and a fifth, now lost. These are undoubtedly the most beautiful and steeped in history. We will evoke the atmosphere of the 19th century, as well as amusing anecdotes, famous writers, thieves, a wealth of history, and luxury boutiques.<br><br> <b>Please note:</b><br> The meeting place will be mentioned on your voucher after purchase.