Sainte-Catherine Market Place in le Marais in Paris

Passage des Panoramas: a treasure in the heart of Paris

The Passage des Panoramas is located in the 2nd arrondissement of Paris. Il is near the Garnier Opéra and the…

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• The Passage des Panoramas, located in Paris's 2nd arrondissement, is one of the city's oldest covered passageways. Built in 1799, it combines neoclassical aesthetics with modern elements, offering visitors a unique experience. The elegant glass roof allows natural light to illuminate the aisles, creating a warm atmosphere. Originally a bustling shopping center, the Passage continues to attract visitors with its varied stores, from bookstores to artisan boutiques. Gastronomy also takes pride of place, with Michelin-starred restaurants and traditional bistros. Note the Passage des Panoramas numbers: n° 57: the premises of the famous 19th-century chocolatier Marquis, of which a beautiful coffered ceiling, the wooden entrance columns and interior mirrors remain. n° 47: Graveur Stern, a listed store, now Caffé Stern. Above it was the first home of the Académie Julian, which taught artists such as sisters Jenny and Madeleine Zillhardt, Marie Bashkirtseff and Louise Catherine Breslau. no. 26: Antique postcard store n° 22: numerous stamp stores n° 17 passage des Variétés: artists' entrance to the Théâtre des Variétés .the Théâtre des Variétés has enlivened the passage for two centuries. Until 1829, the Susse brothers, paper makers at the time, had their store at this address before turning to foundry work. They then moved to 31 place de la Bourse No. 16: site of the former business of music publisher and merchant Frère, since at least 1825; the store and its extensive holdings were purchased in 1841 by Alexandre Brullé (1814-1891), who in 1851 helped found the SACEM, of which he was a member until 1858. In addition to its history, the Passage hosts cultural events and exhibitions, remaining a lively place that combines heritage and modernity. In conclusion, the Passage des Panoramas offers an immersion in Parisian history and culture, constituting an unmissable treasure in the heart of the capital.