Passage Puteaux

Passage Puteaux is a covered corridor in the 8th arrondissement connecting Rue de l'Arcade to Rue Pasquier. A glass roof covers half of its length while stone ceilings extend over the rest, with restaurants and a wine shop lining the walkway.

Louis Puteaux built this passage in 1839 expecting heavy foot traffic from a nearby planned train station. The station ended up opening in a different location, which altered the original purpose for which the corridor was constructed.

The passage displays Greek-style pilasters with fine carvings and antique lanterns typical of early 19th century design. These details represent how merchants wanted their shopping corridors to feel refined and classical.

The corridor is generally open from early morning through midnight on weekdays and offers dining options throughout. The layout is straightforward to navigate, making it easy to find restaurants and shops without confusion.

This is the shortest covered passage in Paris at just 29 meters long and under 3 meters wide. The compact dimensions give it an intimate feel that stands out from the more spacious passages found elsewhere in the city.

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: December 14, 2025 17:03