One of the countless galleries grouped between the center and north of Paris, the Passage des Panoramas is also a veritable goldmine for all those curious about the capital. Whether you’re there for a bite to eat, to pick up a curiosity or simply to enjoy the stroll, one of Paris’s oldest covered passageways is packed with places of interest that you’ll want to discover in no time. We present them to you!
An enchanted stroll through the Passage des Panoramas
Erected in 1799, the Passage des Panoramas has always had a commercial and social face, ever since it was first opened. Between the Bourse and the Grands Boulevards, stalls, stores and businesses of all kinds have succeeded one another and endured right up to the present day. For this reason, thanks to a number of attractions within its walls and its juxtaposition with the Théâtre des Variétés, it quickly became a hit with the crowds. Even today, it attracts a large number of strollers who come to explore the city’s most beautiful covered passageways.
First noteworthy anecdote: for many years, the Passage des Panoramas has been THE haunt of philatelists from Paris and beyond. In an age-old tradition, the gallery has always been home to small curiosity merchants. Postcards, knick-knacks and, above all, stamps: many collectors have been there and still go there to feed their passion.
If you’re a lover of the Paris of yesteryear, you’ll also find some magical, timeless shops. Take the case of the Marquis chocolate factory: this institution has been delighting Parisians since 1818! Another curiosity: the Stern caffè, housed in the historic decor of the eponymous engraver, official supplier to the Élysée Palace for many years.
Gradually, the historic hardware stores and stores found new neighbors. Now, for several years now, they have coexisted with restaurants of all kinds, breathing new life into this Parisian thoroughfare. You can sit down to a delicious meal at Canard et Champagne, or go on a Japanese culinary trip at the Gyoza Bar. For the more adventurous, you can even enjoy a rodeo with Marguerite, Lombem’s crazy electric cow!
In short, whatever your mood, the Panoramas Passage will always have something to surprise you!
Passage des Panoramas – 11, boulevard Montmartre, 75002