Passage du Chantier, thoroughfare in Paris, France
Passage du Chantier is a narrow passageway about 3.4 meters (11 feet) wide in the 12th arrondissement that connects Rue de Charenton to Rue du Faubourg-Saint-Antoine. It stretches for about 120 meters (390 feet) and contains small shops, workshops, and several courtyards with fountains and vegetation tucked between the buildings.
The passageway was created in 1842 and officially registered as a street in 1995. For centuries, the surrounding area functioned as a furniture and woodworking center, with craftsmen benefiting from special trade privileges granted by the nearby Saint-Antoine abbey.
The passageway took its name from a wood yard that once served craftsmen working with materials. Today, furniture shops and restoration workshops that line the passage keep alive the neighborhood's tradition of skilled trades and artisan work.
The passageway is easy to enter from either end, but the interior is dimly lit, so visiting during daylight is recommended. The nearby Ledru-Rollin metro station provides convenient access to the location.
Hidden murals and street art line the walls, adding modern touches to the old passage while visitors often walk past them without noticing. These colorful works create an unexpected blend of contemporary culture with the alley's historical craft heritage.
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