Passage Delanos, thoroughfare in Paris, France
Passage Delanos is a private passageway in the 10th arrondissement of Paris, stretching about 118 meters through the Saint-Vincent-de-Paul neighborhood at just 2.5 meters wide. It connects Rue du Faubourg-Saint-Denis to Rue d'Alsace and opens onto three successive courtyards, with the first two arranged side by side and the third forming a T-shape.
Built around 1830, the passage originally served as a distribution depot for the Delanos dairy company, receiving milk from rural farms for local distribution. As industrial milk production expanded and transportation improved in the 20th century, the small dairy operations gradually ceased.
The name Passage Delanos comes from a former landowner whose name has remained through the centuries. Once a distribution hub for a dairy company, this narrow corridor reflects an era when small shops and local trades formed the backbone of neighborhood life.
The passage is easily accessible from nearby metro stations, particularly Gare du Nord and Gare de l'Est served by multiple lines. Visitors should expect a very narrow space with limited courtyard areas, so traveling with minimal luggage and visiting during quieter hours makes for a more pleasant experience.
The entrance gate features a carved stone cow's head above the door, a distinctive marker of the passage's former role as a milk distribution hub. This architectural detail serves as a silent reminder of the site's working-class history.
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