✨ Paris is a city for walking and exploring.
Behind its wide avenues and bustling boulevards lie more secret places: the covered passages.
Built in the 19th century, these covered galleries combine old-world charm, architectural elegance, and a bohemian atmosphere.
Perfect for strolling, shopping, or sheltering from the rain, they also offer photogenic backdrops that are often found on Instagram.
Fromthe Hotel Mont-Blanc, it only takes a few stops on the metro to reach these iconic locations.
🌿 The Galerie Vivienne: elegance and refinement
Located near the Palais-Royal, the Galerie Vivienne (1823) is undoubtedly the most prestigious covered passageway in Paris.
Listed as a historic monument, it immediately captivates visitors with its refined floor mosaics, luminous stained-glass windows, and majestic arcades.
There are designer boutiques, antique bookshops, and renowned gourmet restaurants.
Every corner invites contemplation—it's as pleasant a place for window shopping as it is for taking great photos.
👉 Don't miss: the timelessly charming Jousseaume bookshop and elegant stores such as La Marelle and the iconic wine shop "Legrand Filles et Fils."
🍷 Le Passage des Panoramas: delicious and lively
Opened in 1799, the Passage des Panoramas is the oldest covered passageway in Paris.
As soon as you enter, the contrast is striking: a warm atmosphere, colorful signs, traditional restaurants...Here, everything exudes friendliness.
It is a true paradise for food lovers: bistros, wine cellars, and small bars line the streets, creating a lively atmosphere.
Collectors will also appreciate the shops specializing in old postcards and stamps.
👉 Don't miss out on: dinner atCanard & Champagneor a gourmet break in one of the historic bistros in the passage.
📸 Other passages to explore
Continuing on from the Passage des Panoramas, you can discover two other covered galleries, both equally charming:
👉 The Passage Jouffroy : with its romantic atmosphere, antique shops, and famous glass roof, it is also home to the Musée Grévin, perfect for an unusual visit.
👉 The Passage Verdeau : quieter and more poetic, it attracts lovers of antiques, old books, and curiosities.
These three passages are connected to each other, allowing you to explore them all in a single walk.
🚇 Practical tips for your visit
Access: from the Hôtel Mont-Blanc, take metro line 4 (Saint-Michel station ➝ Strasbourg-Saint-Denis), then walk for a few minutes.
Hours: Passages are open during the day. Shops may vary according to their own schedules.
Tip: these galleries are ideal in rainy weather, when the streets of Paris become less pleasant to walk around.