Le passage du Saumon, Historical marker in 2nd arrondissement, Paris, France.
The panel Histoire de Paris marks the location of the former Passage du Saumon, which connected Rue Montmartre to Rue Bachaumont through covered galleries.
The passage, constructed in 1763 by entrepreneur Rondel, stretched 300 meters with four alleys before its demolition in 1899 for urban development.
The location housed a ballroom that transformed into a theater in 1848, where the French actress Rachel conducted her first teaching sessions.
The remaining structures, now known as Passage Ben Aiad, received protected status in 1997 for their architectural elements and historical importance.
Ottoman general Mahmoud purchased the passage in 1853, noting its similarities to the bazaars of Tunis, leading to its later rename as Passage Ben Aiad.
Location: 2nd arrondissement of Paris
Address: Pass. Ben Aiad, 75002 Paris, France 75002 Paris 75002 Paris
GPS coordinates: 48.86602,2.34612
Latest update: March 4, 2025 00:24
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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