Passage Saint-Antoine, Urban passage in 11th arrondissement, Paris, France.
Passage Saint-Antoine is a narrow pedestrian corridor that runs roughly 80 meters between Rue de Charonne and Passage Josset, measuring about 6 meters in width. The passage has buildings lining both sides, with ground-floor shops and upper-level residences creating a mixed-use environment typical of central Paris.
This passage dates to 1835, when it was first created as a shortcut through the neighborhood during the height of the furniture trade. It gained official municipal recognition in 1966 when Paris formally acknowledged it as part of the city's street system.
This passage sits in what was once the heart of furniture craftsmanship, and you can still see workshops and specialized shops that carry on this trade today. The buildings themselves reflect the working-class character that defined this neighborhood for generations.
This passage provides a straightforward walking route with level pavement throughout, making it easy to navigate from either end. The corridor is narrow but well-maintained, and you can enter from either Rue de Charonne or Passage Josset depending on your direction of travel.
This passage retains the layout and architectural details typical of 19th-century Parisian covered passages, though it remains open to the sky. Few visitors realize it is one of many similar shortcuts scattered throughout the city that were built during the same era for the same purpose.
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