Paris shopping arcades

Paris shopping arcade walk

This two hour walking tour leads you through Paris shopping arcades. Ideal in case of rain, this walk combines sightseeing, shopping and gastronomy.

Start with Palais Royal galleries (A) near Louvre, continue with Galerie Vivienne (B to C) and Passage du Panorama (D to E), finish with Passage Jouffroy (E to G) and Passage Verdeau (G to F). Discover incredible small stores and restaurants.

History of Paris shopping arcades

Paris shopping arcades emerged in early 19th century. Covered with glass roofs, they were the place to shop. Decorated with mosaic floors, cast iron gates and marble pillars, Paris shopping arcades inspired similar arcades in London, Naples and Leipzig.

After years of decay, they have reemerged as out of the beaten track romantic Paris shopping malls.

Paris shopping arcade information

Galerie du Palais Royal (1781)
2 Place Colette

Galerie Vivienne (1823)
6 rue Vivienne, 4 rue des Petits-Champs

Passage des Panoramas (1800)
11 boulevard Montmartre

Passage Verdeau (1845)
31 bis rue du Faubourg-Montmartre