Passage Jouffroy

Passage Jouffroy is a covered walkway extending about 140 meters through the 9th arrondissement, with a glass roof supported by iron framework and geometric marble floor patterns. The narrow corridor connects two streets and displays the typical design of 19th-century Parisian passages.

The passage was built in 1845 under Count Félix de Jouffroy-Gonsans and pioneered the first underground heating system in a Parisian commercial arcade. This technological advancement made the space more comfortable for shopping during winter months.

The passage is named after Count Felix de Jouffroy-Gonsans, who commissioned its creation and left his mark on the space. Visitors encounter specialty shops here, including the oldest umbrella repair shop in Paris and a traditional bookstore, which together define the character of this place.

The passage is located between Boulevard Montmartre and Rue de la Grange-Batelière and remains open daily. The narrow width of about 4 meters means visitors should watch for others, especially when carrying luggage or pushing strollers.

The passage follows an unexpected zigzag pattern with two right angles, as it connects three former residential properties. This irregular layout was determined by the existing property boundaries rather than intentional design.

Location: 9th arrondissement of Paris

Location: Faubourg-Montmartre

Inception: 1845

Length: 140 m

Width: 4 m

Part of: road network of Paris

Shares border with: boulevard Montmartre, passage des Panoramas, passage Verdeau, Rue de la Grange-Batelière

Address: 10-12 Bd Montmartre, 75009 Paris, France

Opening Hours: Monday-Sunday 07:00-21:00

Website: https://parisinfo.com/musee-monument-paris/100263/Passage-Jouffroy

GPS coordinates: 48.87255,2.34214

Latest update: December 10, 2025 11:51