10 Most Beautiful Covered Passages in Paris

Passage Choiseul (1829)

Passage Choiseul, built in 1826-1827 in the 2nd arrondissement, is 190 meters long – it’s the longest covered passage in Paris. It was designed by architects François Mazois and Antoine Tavernier. It was once home to writer Louis-Ferdinand Céline, who referenced it in his novels.

The passage fell into disrepair but revived in the 1970s when Kenzo opened a boutique. Now, it hosts restaurants, shops, and art galleries and the Théâtre des Bouffes-Parisiens. It was restored in 2012 and is a registered historic monument.