Beautiful photos of a fascinating feature of Paris. I wonder whether there is a map with the passages marked? I mean not just the well-known ones.

loved the photos - I agree that early morning is the best to be photographing - you are up with the street and window washers. I always love the tiled floor in Galerie Vivienne. I also was intrigued by the Hotel Chopin in Passage Jouffroy.

thanks for sharing.

Kerouac, it is tres nice that you are posting your lovely photos again.


Thin

...I think I'll stay at the Chopin next time.

Thank you Kerouac. Stunning.

thanks for another "slice of life" in Paris. (Am I using the correct term?)

Thanks K.

"Passage du Grand Cerf".

Who knew that they were surfing way back then?

Hi Folks.... I have never traveled in Europe... plan to go this summer with my 12 year old daughter. The passages sound very interesting! Never heard of them. Are they safe? I am new to this website also ... how do I view your photos Kerouac?

Skatedancer, you may be talking about the Village Saint Paul, which is a series of open connected courtyards off rue Saint Paul in the Marais. Antiquarians and modern boutiques, mostly furnishings-related.

Thank you, Kerouac, for the pictures of the passages. Loved the pictures of the Hotel Chopin and the doll furniture store.

Walter Benjamin thought these passages had a huge influence on the character of the modern city-- that their quality of being outside and inside at the same time led people to consider strolling around looking at other people, buildings, shops, interactions, as a reasonable way of spending time. There are lots of snippets about various passages in his book The Arcades Project.

Great report, kerouac! I know I've been through a few of these (always a good, rainy day activity) but there are many more I was not familiar with. Merci.

Saving this for leisurely reading later.

Willtomcat, all you have to do is click on the link. The photos are in the report.

Passages are all great to vist..have been enjoying thme for years and have not been to all of them...

Joan

great trip through Paris...it's been awhile since we have been to any of them but worth another visit