Passage Dubail, thoroughfare in Paris, France
Passage Dubail is a narrow walkway in the 10th arrondissement of Paris, approximately 4.5 meters (15 feet) wide and about 246 meters (810 feet) long. Traditional Parisian buildings with brick facades and small shops line the passage, creating a sense of age and continuity in the neighborhood.
The passage opened in 1820 and was originally called Passage Grados before receiving its current name in the 1870s. Its creation followed the rapid expansion of the 10th arrondissement during the 19th century, when craftspeople and small businesses thrived in this narrow corridor.
The passage takes its name from René Dubail, a local official whose family acquired property in the area. Today, the small shops and daily rhythms of local residents reflect the working-class character that has defined this place for generations.
The passage connects Rue du Faubourg-Saint-Martin with Rue des Vinaigriers, offering a practical shortcut away from busier main streets in the neighborhood. Walking slowly allows you to notice the details of the buildings and shop windows along the way.
The passage is home to a former car headlight factory that now serves as an office for the political group La France insoumise, showing how old workshop spaces have transformed into modern uses. This layering of past and present functions offers insight into how the neighborhood has evolved.
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