Passage Sainte-Anne, Covered passage in 2nd arrondissement, France.
Passage Sainte-Anne is a straight pedestrian passage in the 2nd arrondissement, entered at 59 rue Sainte-Anne through a stone doorway topped by a carved arch with a central shell motif and two stone spheres. It runs 47 metres west to no. 52 passage Choiseul. Inside, light-coloured square tiles pave the floor, dark storefront panels line the left wall, and a closed grey corrugated shutter sits beneath orange, white and green wooden panels on the right.
The passage was built in 1829 on the grounds of a former convent and was part of a wave of covered walkways that reshaped the neighborhood. Its 19th-century architecture remains largely unchanged and continues to define the character of the location.
The name comes from the Rue Sainte-Anne it opens onto, a street named in honour of Anne of Austria, queen of France and wife of Louis XIII. The passage was opened to the public only in 1848, after conditions on closing, upkeep and the height of surrounding buildings were met.
The passage runs 47 metres west from 59 rue Sainte-Anne to 52 passage Choiseul. It is open Monday to Saturday from 7:00 to 21:00 and Sunday from 8:00 to 21:00. The entrance on rue Sainte-Anne is marked by a stone arch with a shell motif and the number 59.
The passage received official status as a protected historical monument in 1974, securing its preservation and careful maintenance of original details. This classification means any repairs or changes must follow strict guidelines to protect its authentic character.
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