10 Most Beautiful Covered Passages in Paris

Cité Berryer (Village Royal) (1745)

Cité Berryer, in the 8th arrondissement, runs between 25 Rue Royale and 24 Rue Boissy-d’Anglas. Originally called “Passage du marché d’Aguesseau,” it started as a modest market space in 1723 before moving to its current site in 1745.

This passage contrasts sharply with the upscale Rue Royale due to its more modest, hidden character. While surrounded by luxury boutiques and high-end restaurants, Cité Berryer retains a quieter, old-world charm, reflecting a less polished side of Paris’s history.