Galerie des Jacobins, Footpath and covered passageway in Amiens, France
The Galerie des Jacobins is a covered passageway in the center of Amiens, northern France, running through an old building with a long arcade. It connects different parts of the neighborhood and houses small shops along a stone-paved walkway.
The building housing the passage dates to the 19th century, when it served as a private residence for wealthy families before becoming a bank. In 1912, architects René Delarue and Maurice Thorel renovated and adapted it for commercial use, keeping older architectural elements in place.
The name Jacobins comes from a former convent that once stood nearby, giving the passageway a connection to the religious history of the neighborhood. Inside, a bronze sculpture by Carvin called "L'Hortillonne amiénoise" depicts a figure tied to the local tradition of the Amiens market gardens.
The passageway sits in central Amiens and is easy to reach on foot from the surrounding streets. The stone pavement can be uneven in places, so walking at a slow pace gives you time to take in the old facades and sculptures along the way.
A sculpture on the upper part of the building represents a symbol of saving and was made by Albert Roze, a sculptor from Amiens known for his work across the region. Many visitors walk through without looking up, missing this detail that is visible from the street if you take a moment to step back.
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