Palais-Royal to Grands-Boulevards: Discover the Stunning Covered Passages of Paris
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Discover the stunning covered passages of Paris, from Palais-Royal to Grands-Boulevards. Step back in time and explore the small trades and intriguing history of these magical walkways.
Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Palais-Royal - Genesis of the creation of covered galleries.
  • Galerie Vivienne - Place of intrigue of the formidable François Vidocq
  • Galerie Colbert - Gallery with beautiful Pompeian decor.
  • Passage des Panoramas - Covered walkways in the Grands Boulevards district
  • Passage Jouffroy - Passage where the particular hotel Chopin is located
  • Passage Verdeau - Rendezvous collectors.
What's Included
  • Experienced local guide
Additional Information

Experience the very first introduction of covered galleries in Paris. Immerse yourself in the environment of Paris during the time of Honoré de Balzac.

Our exploration of the covered passages begins in an enchanting location: the Palais-Royal, the birthplace of covered galleries. From there, we’ll journey through a magnificent gallery of gold and marble, a frequent location for film shoots. We’ll explore the various professions carried out in these Parisian corridors, such as master glove making.

Our journey takes us under the Galerie Vivienne, a venue riddled with the machinations of the mighty François Vidocq. We will proceed in the Galerie Colbert, filled with splendid Pompeian decorations.

We will then depart from the Palais-Royal area to explore other covered passages in the Grands-Boulevards district: the Passage des Panoramas and the passage Jouffroy, which houses the unique hotel Chopin.

We’ll conclude our tour in the passage Verdeau, a meeting place for collectors.

A tour not to be bypassed.

Location
Place du Palais Royal
In front of the Louvre des Antiquaires
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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208antonellan
Apr 24, 2024
Paris to discover - It's the 30th time we've gone to Paris with the same friends. every time a different neighborhood and every time our love for this city grows. the covered passages that are absolutely worth visiting to discover both the most elegant and famous ones and the simpler but no less fascinating ones
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Titamiou
Dec 8, 2023
A nice way to discover Paris - Another way to wander around Paris and discover its history. Beautiful galleries, an exciting guide and the cherry on the cake, the Christmas decorations for magic.
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Julielf9747pw
Dec 7, 2023
Great - Very nice visit with Lorenzo. Anectodes mingle with History. Very good idea to start from the royal palace, it allows you to understand this feature of Paris. Really nice, I recommend
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Sarahbn649oi
Aug 30, 2023
Fun & different activity - Interesting and historic tour of passages most people just walk by without knowing their story. Rainy day was perfect for this activity (90mins/2 hours). It oriented you to the areas so you could continue shopping, wandering, or getting lunch in the area. Great deal for this price.
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146weronikaz
Aug 5, 2023
Lorenzo an excellent guide! - I highly recommend this attraction. The guide is great! Funny, cultured! 2 hours of real pleasure thanks to Mr. Lorenzo, an extraordinary guide who makes this moment an unforgettable afternoon and who loves his job! The passages of Paris: a pleasant, historical, family and romantic visit! Everyone will find something to enjoy there! To watch again and again!!!
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