Passage Sainte-Foy, Covered passageway in 2nd arrondissement, Paris, France.
The narrow passage stretches 78 meters between rue Saint-Denis and rue Sainte-Foy, featuring glass roofing and stone paved flooring throughout its length.
Constructed in 1813 as Passage Aubert, this walkway received its current name in 1873, replacing the former Passage Sainte-Marguerite designation.
The passage exhibits neoclassical architectural elements from the early 19th century, representing the French tradition of covered shopping galleries.
A thirteen-step staircase accommodates the elevation change between the walkway and the former Charles V wall embankment.
At only 1.45 meters wide, this rectilinear passage changes direction slightly northward near its rue Sainte-Foy entrance.
Location: Paris
Location: 2nd arrondissement of Paris
Location: Bonne-Nouvelle
Inception: 1813
Length: 78 m
Width: 1.45 m
Part of: road network of Paris
Shares border with: rue Saint-Denis, rue Sainte-Foy
GPS coordinates: 48.86830,2.35111
Latest update: March 4, 2025 18:26
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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