Passage de la Bonne-Graine, Historic passageway in Quartier Sainte-Marguerite, Paris, France.
The passage extends 145 meters in length and 3 meters in width, connecting Faubourg-Saint-Antoine street to Ledru-Rollin avenue through a narrow path.
In 1825, wine merchant Josset extended this passageway, which originally served as a grain trading area before the establishment of Beauvau-Saint-Antoine market.
The passage gained recognition when Edith Piaf referenced it in her 1946 song 'J'm'en fous pas mal', mentioning it as her birthplace.
The passage contains 25 registered addresses and forms part of the Paris road network, facilitating pedestrian movement between different streets in the 11th arrondissement.
The Atelier Dissidi, established in 1911, remains the last traditional craftsmanship workshop operating within this historic passage.
Location: Paris
Location: 11th arrondissement of Paris
Location: Quartier Sainte-Marguerite
Length: 145 m
Width: 3 m
Part of: road network of Paris
Shares border with: avenue Ledru-Rollin, passage Josset, passage Saint-Antoine, rue du Faubourg-Saint-Antoine
GPS coordinates: 48.85190,2.37700
Latest update: March 4, 2025 06:25
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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