Un Passage Caché

A Hidden Passage

Rainy day explorations invited

a peek into the inner courtyard

rue Vignon

75002, Paris

Cour du Commerce Saint André

Cour du Commerce Saint André

This covered passageway was opened in 1776,

 running between rue Saint André des Arts 

and boulevard Saint Germain. 

 It also follows a section of the perimeter wall

 built by King Philippe-Auguste in the late 13th century.

Cour du Commerce Saint André

75006, Paris

Passage Jouffroy

Passage Jouffroy

How much would you love to have

a light fixture comme ça?

It was not for sale and

would not have fit in my carry-on.

Tant pis pour moi!

Passage Jouffroy

Boulevard Montmartre

75009, Paris

Un landau?

A baby carriage?

This little antique was sitting outside a notions boutique 

in the passage du Grand Cerf.  

The short handles and small wheels 

made me think that it was a rather elegant doll carriage.  

The convertible shade was made of leather 

and I should have examined it more closely 

for the name of the manufacturer.

Passage du Grand Cerf

75002, Paris

Passage Verdeau - le stube

Passage Verdeau

The high fishbone glass ceiling and clean neoclassical lines 

of this often forgotten passage are remarkable.

Built in 1847 it is an extension of 

the passages Jouffroy and Panoramas.

Le Stube Verdeau

23, passage Verdeau

75009, Paris

Un petit passage

BILLTORNADE


Through open passageways one can walk into courtyards
and "visual opportunities" otherwise missed. 
In this instance, there was not even a cracked door to be pushed,
but the dark green doors beckoned us through.


The graceful curved steps at the end are the business offices of Bill Tornade. 
We only photographed and did not knock.

Bill Tornade - "cutting edge men's fashion"

134, rue du Temple

75003, Paris

Passage du Caire - Restaurant le Champollion

Le Champollion

Not quite the lunch hour, 

but the tables and chairs are ready

The heaters under the awning keep it a moderate temperature 

on all but the most frigid days.

(Do not forget to look-up

at the head sculptures on the building)

Le Champollion

Place du Caire

109, rue du Caire

75002, Paris

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

 

 

Dear 4-eyes, gee!

Passage du Grand Cerf

"Dear 4-Eyes, Gee"

Opened in 1825 in the 2nd arrondissement,

 it is now restored and charming with many artists and several ateliers.

Please forgive the silliness, 

but it just called out to me.

Passage du Grand Cerf

75002, Paris

Passage du Grand Cerf

Passage du Grand Cerf

Polished wood, glass windows, patterned tile floor,

wrought iron framing, and glass skylights all make for a

historic setting.

The fine crafts, galleries, 

and custom made clothing add to the scene.

bon weekend

Passage du Grand Cerf

Rue Dussouds, Rue Saint Denis

75002, Paris

Passage Sainte-Anne Popincourt - l'Immeuble en reflet

Passage Sainte-Anne Popincourt

We were in a rush to get to Café des Chats, 

but the four of us missed nary a detail along the way.

Often it is a puzzle to remember and document the location!

bon weekend

Passage Sainte-Anne Popincourt

75011, Paris

Participating in James' Weekend Reflections

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