Passage du Havre, Covered passageway in 9th arrondissement, France
The Passage du Havre is a covered walkway in the 9th arrondissement connecting Rue de Caumartin to Rue Saint-Lazare. The narrow corridor spans roughly 115 meters and houses shops arranged on two levels.
The passage was founded in 1845 and initially served fish merchants and model train shops. It underwent major reconstruction in the late 1990s during development of the RER E railway line.
The passage reflects the evolution of Parisian shopping architecture, transforming from a traditional covered walkway into a modern retail center near Opera Saint-Lazare.
The passage is easy to locate since it sits next to Saint-Lazare train station and is well marked. The narrow width can feel crowded during peak hours, so visiting in the morning or around midday works better.
The passage was once a hub for specialized shops that have mostly faded away over time. Only a few traces of the original trading practices remain visible to today's visitors.
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