Full guide of the best historical galleries in Paris, France
I. A walking tour of Paris' 3 prettiest vintage galleries: Passage Jouffroy, Passage des Panoramas, Galerie Vivienne
This walking tour can be done casually in a half-day, including coffee and food breaks along the way. These three galleries are in my opinion the most beautiful in Paris and should not be missed!
They are not far from each other and visiting all three in one day is a great opportunity to also visit some other notable sights nearby, such as the Jardin du Palais Royal.
A. Passage Jouffroy
Start off your walking tour at the Passage Jouffroy. You can get there via metro line 9 or 8, getting off at the Grands Boulevards stop.
Passage Jouffroy is my favourite gallery as its elegant architecture and quirky shops make for a unique spot in Paris. This passage was built in 1845 and while it is not the oldest, it is the first passage in Paris built in iron and glass. A true testament of the industrial progress of the times!
🥐 Have breakfast of brunch at Le Valentin, a beautiful old-fashioned bakery and tea room that makes excellent pastries and desserts. They serve Mariage Frères tea, Viennese hot chocolate with whipped cream, and their scrambled eggs are very creamy. For brunch, their quiche lorraine is delicious!
