10 Most Beautiful Covered Passages in Paris

Passage du Grand-Cerf (1825)

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Located in the 2nd arrondissement between Rue Dussoubs and Rue Saint-Denis, Passage du Grand-Cerf is 117 meters long. Opened in 1825 on the site of the former Hôtel du Grand Cerf, it features a tall glass roof supported by metal structures, providing ample light. It houses artisan, design, and fashion shops.

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The passage was restored in 1985 after years of neglect. In 2016, it gained the nickname "Bitcoin Boulevard" as many of its shops began accepting bitcoin payments.

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