Galerie de Beaujolais, Long gallery in Palais-Royal, Paris, France.
Description
The Galerie de Beaujolais is a covered passage through the Palais-Royal in the 1st arrondissement that runs approximately 70 meters and connects the Péristyle de Beaujolais with the Péristyle de Valois. It is supported by elegant arches and houses various shops and dining establishments along its length.
History
French architect Victor Louis designed this passage in the 1780s for Duke Philippe d'Orléans as part of a major transformation of the Palais-Royal. The project was intended to modernize the grounds with new covered galleries and commercial spaces.
Culture
The restaurant Le Grand Véfour, located within the gallery since 1784, remains a respected French dining establishment recognized with Michelin stars. The refined setting reflects the place's longstanding reputation for culinary excellence.
Practical
The passage offers shelter from the weather while you move through the first arrondissement and connect to different parts of the Palais-Royal complex. You can explore shops and cafés as you walk, making it both a practical route and a pleasant browsing experience.
Did you know?
The gallery houses the library-museum of the Comédie-Française, preserving centuries of French theatrical archives and documents. Few visitors realize this important cultural collection exists within the passage as they walk through.
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