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5 Paris Covered Passages

One of my favorite walks to do in Paris is to stroll through the Paris covered passages. These are a bit off the beaten path regarding a Paris itinerary. Once you have knocked the Eiffel Tower and Louvre museum off of your to-do list, you might want to explore the different neighborhoods of Paris. I first discovered the Paris passages when I lived in the 18th arrondissement back in 2013 and I would walk through various different ones avoiding the rain or bad weather. The walk took me from the 9th to the first arrondissement through Galerie Vivienne, where I first discovered Palais Royal. You can create a tour of the covered passages on a rainy day through Paris.

The covered passages of Paris are architecture-hidden gems filled with art galleries, luxury boutiques, restaurants, and antique stores to discover. Each passage has unique details such as a glass ceiling, checkered floors, wooden beams, hidden staircases, and apartments up above. You will want to discover each of the ones on this list to see the differences between each one.

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Start on Rue de Faubourg Montmartre

If you would like to explore a little of my Paris history and favorite walk, you can start in the 9th arrondissement on Rue de Faubourg Montmartre just outside À la Mère de Famille which is a famous chocolate shop. The nearest metro is Le Peletier (line 7). There are now several locations of the chocolate shop in Paris. This one is the original and so unique in its design and details. The inside feels like stepping into a movie set in the past. If you are a kid at heart or have young kids that need a little distraction, you can pop in here first before exploring the passages walk. This is also a great place to pick up gifts for friends or family at home. À la Mère de Famille also has a beautiful book you can order for your coffee table.
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Start on Rue de Faubourg Montmartre

If you would like to explore a little of my Paris history and favorite walk, you can start in the 9th arrondissement on Rue de Faubourg Montmartre just outside À la Mère de Famille which is a famous chocolate shop. The nearest metro is Le Peletier (line 7). There are now several locations of the chocolate shop in Paris. This one is the original and so unique in its design and details. The inside feels like stepping into a movie set in the past. If you are a kid at heart or have young kids that need a little distraction, you can pop in here first before exploring the passages walk. This is also a great place to pick up gifts for friends or family at home. À la Mère de Famille also has a beautiful book you can order for your coffee table.
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Start on Rue de Faubourg Montmartre

If you would like to explore a little of my Paris history and favorite walk, you can start in the 9th arrondissement on Rue de Faubourg Montmartre just outside À la Mère de Famille which is a famous chocolate shop. The nearest metro is Le Peletier (line 7). There are now several locations of the chocolate shop in Paris. This one is the original and so unique in its design and details. The inside feels like stepping into a movie set in the past. If you are a kid at heart or have young kids that need a little distraction, you can pop in here first before exploring the passages walk. This is also a great place to pick up gifts for friends or family at home. À la Mère de Famille also has a beautiful book you can order for your coffee table.
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Start on Rue de Faubourg Montmartre

If you would like to explore a little of my Paris history and favorite walk, you can start in the 9th arrondissement on Rue de Faubourg Montmartre just outside À la Mère de Famille which is a famous chocolate shop. The nearest metro is Le Peletier (line 7). There are now several locations of the chocolate shop in Paris. This one is the original and so unique in its design and details. The inside feels like stepping into a movie set in the past. If you are a kid at heart or have young kids that need a little distraction, you can pop in here first before exploring the passages walk. This is also a great place to pick up gifts for friends or family at home. À la Mère de Famille also has a beautiful book you can order for your coffee table.
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Start on Rue de Faubourg Montmartre

If you would like to explore a little of my Paris history and favorite walk, you can start in the 9th arrondissement on Rue de Faubourg Montmartre just outside À la Mère de Famille which is a famous chocolate shop. The nearest metro is Le Peletier (line 7). There are now several locations of the chocolate shop in Paris. This one is the original and so unique in its design and details. The inside feels like stepping into a movie set in the past. If you are a kid at heart or have young kids that need a little distraction, you can pop in here first before exploring the passages walk. This is also a great place to pick up gifts for friends or family at home. À la Mère de Famille also has a beautiful book you can order for your coffee table.

Bonjour, I’m Rebecca!

I’m a photographer, blogger, croissant-lover, and world traveler. I hope that Everyday Parisian inspires you by bringing a bit of France into your daily life and helps you plan the best trip to Paris with personalized recommendations for places to stay, explore, and eat.