Passage Puteaux, Historic covered passage in Quartier de la Madeleine, Paris, France.
The passage stretches between Rue de l'Arcade and Rue Pasquier, featuring a glass roof covering half of its 29-meter length and stone ceilings.
Louis Puteaux constructed this passage in 1839, anticipating high foot traffic from a nearby train station that was later built at a different location.
The passage displays Grecian-style pilasters with detailed carvings and antique lanterns that represent the architectural preferences of early 19th century Paris.
Visitors can access the passage from 7 AM until midnight on weekdays, finding several restaurants and La Boutique des Vins within its corridors.
At 29 meters in length and 2.8 meters in width, this passage holds the distinction of being the shortest covered passage in Paris.
Location: 8th arrondissement of Paris
Location: Quartier de la Madeleine
Location: Paris
Inception: 1839
Length: 29 m
Width: 2.8 m
Part of: road network of Paris
Shares border with: rue de l'Arcade, rue Pasquier, rue Tronson-du-Coudray
GPS coordinates: 48.87300,2.32389
Latest update: November 24, 2025 18:47
The covered passages of Paris are major commercial inventions from the early 19th century. Built between 1798 and 1850, these galleries shield pedestrians from weather and street mud with glass and wrought iron roofs. Passages like the Passage des Panoramas, opened in 1799, were pioneers with gas lighting, while Galerie Vivienne (1823) features mosaic floors and neoclassical decorations. The Passage du Grand-Cerf stands out with a height of 12 meters under its glass roof. Today, around thirty passages remain in the 2nd, 9th, and 10th arrondissements. They host various shops: antique bookstores and fashion boutiques at Passage Choiseul, Indian restaurants and spice shops at Passage Brady, fabric vendors at Passage du Caire with Egyptian motifs. Galerie Colbert now houses two art research institutes. These galleries offer insights into a lesser-known part of 19th-century Paris commerce, preserving wooden facades, wrought iron railings, and period signage.
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