Passage Brady, Covered passage in 10th arrondissement, Paris, France.
The passage extends 216 meters between Rue du Faubourg-Saint-Denis and Rue du Faubourg-Saint-Martin, featuring an iron-and-glass covered structure.
Built in 1828 by merchant Brady, the passage underwent division in 1854 when the construction of Boulevard de Strasbourg split it into two sections.
The passage contains numerous Indian, Pakistani, and Bangladeshi restaurants, earning its nickname Little India and representing multicultural Paris.
Visitors can access the passage through 33 Boulevard de Strasbourg for the covered section or 43 Rue du Faubourg Saint-Denis for the open-air portion.
The passage houses Supermarket Bazar Velan, established in 1973 as the first Indian shop, offering fresh produce, spices, and Hindu religious items.
Location: 10th arrondissement of Paris
Location: Quartier de la Porte-Saint-Denis
Location: Quartier de la Porte-Saint-Martin
Inception: 1828
Length: 216 m
Width: 3.5 m
Part of: road network of Paris
Shares border with: boulevard de Strasbourg, rue du Faubourg-Saint-Denis, rue du Faubourg-Saint-Martin
GPS coordinates: 48.87112,2.35528
Latest update: September 23, 2025 16:42
The covered passages of Paris are major commercial inventions from the early 19th century. Built between 1798 and 1850, these galleries shield pedestrians from weather and street mud with glass and wrought iron roofs. Passages like the Passage des Panoramas, opened in 1799, were pioneers with gas lighting, while Galerie Vivienne (1823) features mosaic floors and neoclassical decorations. The Passage du Grand-Cerf stands out with a height of 12 meters under its glass roof. Today, around thirty passages remain in the 2nd, 9th, and 10th arrondissements. They host various shops: antique bookstores and fashion boutiques at Passage Choiseul, Indian restaurants and spice shops at Passage Brady, fabric vendors at Passage du Caire with Egyptian motifs. Galerie Colbert now houses two art research institutes. These galleries offer insights into a lesser-known part of 19th-century Paris commerce, preserving wooden facades, wrought iron railings, and period signage.
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