Passage Molière, Historic passageway in 3rd arrondissement of Paris, France.
Passage Molière is a covered walkway in the 3rd arrondissement of Paris connecting rue Saint-Martin to rue Quincampoix with a length of 46 meters and width of 2.75 meters. The passage features a paved pathway and today contains residential units and various shops.
The passage was established in 1791 during significant urban development in Paris and was originally called passage des Sans-Culottes and passage des Nourrices. Over the centuries it underwent several changes before its recent comprehensive renovation.
The passage takes its name from French playwright Molière and maintains its literary character through the Maison de la Poésie theater at its entrance. This connection to poetry and drama shapes the feeling of walking through today.
The passage is easy to access and provides a convenient shortcut between two streets in the Marais district. The paved surface is well-maintained and the covered area offers protection from weather when crossing from one street to another.
The building numbers follow an unusual pattern, starting on the right from rue Saint-Martin and continuing sequentially westward before reversing at the opposite end. This quirk makes the numbering system distinctive compared to many other Parisian passageways.
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