Passage du Bourg l'Abbé

Passage du Bourg l'Abbé

Built in 1828 by Auguste Lusson, 

it ran between the Passage du Grand Cerf and Passage de l'Ancre.

 Although the passage itself is only a shadow of its former grandeur, 

it is in the process of renovation.

  

The passage opening seen here is the work of Henri Blondel 

who was also the architect of Bourse de commerce.  

The two figures (caryatids) flanking the entrance 

were carved by Aimé Millet and are allegories of Industry and Commerce.

Passage du Bourg l'Abbé

3, rue de Palestro

75002, Paris

 

 

Passage du Bourg l'Abbé

Passage du Bourg l'Abbé

Perhaps not as well known as other passages in Paris, 

it is yet a memory of the 19th century architecture.  

Even without the glitz of the more groomed arcades, 

it is worth a look, and is just across rue Saint Denis from Passage du Grand Cerf.

On a rainy day in Paris, 

you can skip from one passage to the next 

as many are clustered in this area.

Passage du Bourg l'Abbé

120, rue Saint Denis

75002, Paris