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Passage Jouffroy in Paris, 19th Century Architectural Wonder

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A local’s guide to visiting Passage Jouffroy in Paris, one of the oldest and most beautiful covered passages in the city, a wonderful shopping and photo spot!

There is a plethora of covered passages in Paris.

They are most often located in the ninth and second arrondissements, such as Galerie Vivienne and Galerie Colbert, which are some of the most beautiful in the city.

Today we will talk about Passage Jouffroy, located in the ninth arrondissement, at 10-12 Boulevard Montmartre.

It is on these Grands Boulevards, in particular, that you find many historic cafes with decorative tiles that transport us to the Belle Epoque and the Art Nouveau style in the blink of an eye.

The same goes for Passage Jouffroy, which is one of the most frequented and most wonderful covered passages in Paris.

Passage Jouffroy in Paris, 19th Century Architectural Wonder

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Built in 1836 and opened in 1845, it was the first Parisian passage to be built entirely of metal and glass – the former ones would be built out of wood.

Its arched glass roof makes the passage one of the brightest and most open in the city.

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It is a beautiful example of the growth and excitement of the Grands Boulevards in the 19th century, and at one end, it signals the start of Passage Verdeau.

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Also close to Passage Jouffroy, just across the street, is the magnificent Passage des Panoramas.

All three covered passages are concentrated on or around Boulevard Montmartre and offer a curious glimpse into a bygone era.

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At the time, Passage Jouffroy was not only the first built with a metal and glass roof, but it was also equipped with underfloor heating, which drew a myriad of strollers who came to shop there in all seasons.

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The floor of Passage Jouffroy is also a key part of its beauty, adorned with a geometric paving of gray and white marble that was restored in 1987.

Several shops and storefronts are particularly interesting to see in Passage Jouffroy, especially if you love vintage facades.

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For example, the hotel located at number 46 at the very end of the passage is called Hotel Chopin.

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It opened in 1846 and legend says the door never closes because the hotel has no lock on its entrance, since the passage itself is closed at night. Indeed, it is open from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily.

You can go early in the morning if you want to take photos, or in the middle of the day on a Saturday when almost all the shops are open.

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Another unique feature of Passage Jouffroy is the Musee Grevin.

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An entrance is located right in the heart of the passage, although you have to enter the actual museum from the entrance on the street.

Still, you can see part of the wax museum exit as well as an absolutely magnificent sculpted facade.

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Whether you are visiting Passage Jouffroy or Paris with children or alone, another shop you can check out is La Boite a Joujoux, also featuring a vintage storefront.

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There, you can pick up a few souvenirs, postcards, or a small doll, and enjoy a moment at Le Valentin, an essential tea room famous for its fine pastries and cozy atmosphere.

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You will also find La Librairie du Passage in Passage Jouffroy, as famous in reality as it is on social media with its engravings and old books.

Of course, do not miss the famous shop for umbrellas, Parasolerie Heurtault, when you visit.

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Passage Jouffroy in Paris, 19th Century Architectural Wonder

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Once you are finished, you can extend your walk into two other historic covered passages mentioned earlier in this article: Passage des Panoramas, right across the street, and Passage Verdeau, located at the other end of Passage Jouffroy.

Afterward, why not walk down the Grands Boulevards toward Saint-Lazare and admire the magnificent stained-glass dome at Galeries Lafayette?

Or, you could visit the Printemps department store – but do not forget to climb the incredible Art Deco stairs to the free rooftop, which offers a magnificent view of the Eiffel Tower.

If you would like to discover something new and completely different, I suggest these hidden gems as well:

  • The Villa des Tulipes
  • The Jardin Saint-Lazare
  • The Passage Molière, a wonderful bookish destination in Paris
  • And if you want more covered passages, Passage du Havre, not far from the L’Heure de Tous sculpture with its dozens of stacked clocks, and Passage de Choiseul, closer to Rue Sainte-Anne and the Japanese quarter

Passage Jouffroy Paris
Address: 10-12 Bd Montmartre, 75009 Paris
Website: Paris Je T’aime