When we organize and family stay in Paris, the hardest part is not always to agree on the sites to visit, but rather to find accommodation suitable for everyone. Fortunately, to ensure a trip to the capital with all your little family, there is the Cadet residence.

Cadet residence: a family hotel ideally located in Paris

To stay in Paris with your family, you need to be able to find a hotel with connecting rooms, or even better, with family rooms. Unfortunately, it’s not that easy to find, and the prices can sometimes be very high. It is for this reason that the Cadet residence offer families fully equipped apartments or studios, and totally independent, in the 9th arrondissement of Paris.

This aparthotel concept allows you to enjoy everyday comfort, as if you were at home. With the small equipped kitchen, the private bathroom, the lounge area and the sleeping area, you can live your family holidays at your own pace, without having to go out to eat, or watch the time so as not to miss breakfast.

More comfortable and flexible than family suites, triple rooms, or even quadruple rooms, apartments of the Cadet residence are designed for your well-being and take away any constraint.

A stone’s throw from Le Peletier metro station, Gare du Nord and Gare Saint-Lazare, your Cadet aparthotel is the ideal base for your family stay in Paris.

This summer, enjoy the 9th arrondissement of Paris with your family

Now that you have found your spacious rooms at the Cadet residence, let’s take a look at the sites to visit in the surrounding area.

The Opera Garnier

In the dynamic district of the Opera, the Palace garnish is a must. With its gilded façade and remarkable statues, this 19th century building takes your breath away before you even cross its threshold. Inside, the theater is marked by its red velvets and moldings, but also by its ceiling, decorated by Chagall. In the evening, this theatre, dedicated to opera and dance, offers numerous artistic performances.

Walk in the Grands Boulevards of Paris

The Grands Boulevards are part of a lively district of the capital, and are full of good places to spend unforgettable holidays in Paris :

• Comical opera, founded during the reign of Louis XIV, is one of the oldest theaters in Paris. In this building with its dazzling architecture, comic opera performances are regularly organized, mixing theater and singing;
• The Grevin museum is famous for its wax figures representing personalities who have marked history;
• The Grands Boulevards theaters, such as the Palace, the Théâtre des Variétés, or the Cité Bergère, offer a rich theatrical program;
• The Department Stores are an institution for lovers of shopping and luxury. A visit to Printemps Haussmann and Galeries Lafayette is then inevitable;
• Hotel Drouot is an auction house where you can attend the auction of many works of art…

Visit the most beautiful places in Paris with your family

If you have the opportunity to stay several days in Paris, take the opportunity to leave the 9th arrondissement and set off to discover the unmissable sites of the capital.

The Cathedral of Notre Dame de Paris

Located in the historic center of Paris, in the 4th arrondissement, the Notre-Dame cathedral is a true masterpiece dating from the Middle Ages. Its Gothic style architecture impresses and testifies to a majestic craftsmanship, through rose windows, stained glass windows and gargoyles which attract all the attention.

Anecdote: the forecourt of Notre-Dame is the point 0 which is used to calculate all road distances in France.

Avenue des Champs-Elysees

If Paris is famous for its Eiffel Tower, it is also for the Champs-Elysees avenue, which is considered the most beautiful avenue in the world. 20 minutes from the Cadet residence (metro lines 1 and 7), this major artery of 2 km is an opportunity to connect the place de la Concorde to the place de l’Étoile, while discovering the many luxury shops that mark out.

The Luxembourg garden with the family

The Jardin du Luxembourgis one of the must-see tourist attractions in Paris, especially if you are traveling with young children. You can then stroll quietly in the alleys of this flowery green space, and admire the various sculptures that are exhibited there.

Fun and sports activities are also offered for adults and young children: playground, tennis courts, pétanque courts…Classic hotel rooms are not always suited to the needs of families. So, to ensure you have a dream stay in Paris, the Cadet Résidence is the place for you. Book now your family apartment, and take the time to savor all the riches of the capital.

From July 1, the participants of the famous Tour de France 2023 race will start in Bilbao, in the Basque Country. They will set off in a race in 21 stages, and will end their journey with the traditional arrival on the Champs Élysées. Whether you are a fan of cycling sports or not, such an event is always a must in the summer. So, as not to miss anything of arrival of the Tour de France, remember to book your hotel room at the Cadet residence now.

The beautiful history of the Tour de France

Originally, the Tour de France was a cycling sporting event which was created for purely marketing purposes. This is Henri Desgrange, former cyclist and director of the newspaper l’Auto, who decides to launch this competition in order to boost sales of his daily newspaper.

The Tour de France was then an immediate success, and became one of the most popular sporting events in France. And despite the controversies (doping, cheating…) that have marked the life of the tour for 120 years, the cyclists will take part this year in the 110th edition of the Tour de France.

Initially, runners ran individually or for a brand, before competing in national teams from 1930. It was at this same time that spectators saw the famous publicity caravans appear, to compensate for the loss of financial resources provided by brand teams. This will hold until the 1960s, when the brand teams will reform. There publicity caravan, meanwhile, will remain a major event in the animation of the Tour across France.

The Tour de France 2023

This year, the Tour de France is marked by the great return of the stage to Puy de Dôme, but also by and departure in the Basque Country. But what will surprise the regulars above all is the large number of mountainous stages, and above all the fact that this year there will only be only one time trial, over only 22 km.

This year 2023 promises to be particularly difficult for cyclists, and the leading cyclists will very quickly stand out, especially after the first 3 stages in the Basque Country, and from the 5th stage, in the Pyrenees.

The first week will end in the Puy-de-Dôme, absent from the course for ten years. The second week will be marked by hilly stages which promise to be difficult, but also by the traditional stages in the Alps. Finally, the third week will begin with the time trial, before attacking the Vosges, and finish on the Champs-Élysées.

The last stage of the Tour de France 2023

The last stage of the Tour de France is often one of the most anticipated, because it puts an end to 3 weeks of exploits and intensive efforts, and ends with a nice party.

Saint-Quentin-En-Yvelines: the starting town of the last stage

On this July 23, 2023, it is Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines that the riders will start the last stage of the lap. Before hosting the 2024 Olympic Games for BMX and track events, the velodrome in the city of Yvelines will first welcome the cyclists of the 110th edition of the Tour de France for the 21st and final stage. They will set off in the direction of Paris, for a 115 km flat stage. Nothing complicated for this day, if not the fatigue accumulated for 3 weeks, and the excitement of finally ending this fantastic journey followed by spectators from all over the world.

The arrival of the Tour de France at the Champs Élysées

If the stages and the starting city of the Tour de France change every year, there is one thing that is not about to change, and that is the arrival on the Champs Elysées. It must be said that this has been the case since the 22nd edition of the tour, in other words, since 1975. At the time, the winner even received his yellow jersey from the hand of the President of the Republic. Since then, this tradition has been lost, but it is now the Patrouille de France that flies over the most beautiful avenue in the world when the runners arrive, and has been since 2013.

This final key stage of the Tour de France is one of the flat stages particularly appreciated by sprinters. But it is not the simplest, because the cobblestones of the Avenue des Champs Élysées complicate things, especially in rainy weather.

yes the arrival of the first runners arouses the joy of the spectators, the event continues until the arrival of the red lantern, and ends with a popular festival to be noted with a white stone in the sports calendar.

Cadet Residence: your hotel to enjoy the arrival of the Tour de France 2023

You don’t want to miss anything arrival of the Tour de France 2023 ? Book now your hotel room at the Cadet residence, in the 9th arrondissement of Paris. You can reach the Champs Elysées in less than 20 minutes by metro, while enjoying an independent and fully equipped apartment or studio.

You will stay in a spacious and comfortable room in the heart of Paris, and will be able to serenely enjoy this festive day. It is also an opportunity to visit all the most beautiful monuments of the capital.The Tour de France is an unmissable sporting event in July, and for watch the arrival of the cyclists live on the avenue des Champs Élysées, next July 23, do not hesitate to book your room now at the Cadet residence.

When the good weather finally returns, the desire to walk in the fresh air and enjoy the outdoors is felt. Take advantage of your stay in Paris to discover Cadet street and its surroundings.

Cadet street: an emblematic street of Paris

Located in the 9th arrondissement of Paris, Cadet street is renowned for its liveliness and its atmosphere resembling a small village.

The little story of Cadet street

The Cadet Street is a street in Paris 9 which has the particularity of being split in two. The first part of the street begins at Faubourg-Montmartre and ends at La Fayette. The second leaves from La Fayette, and continues to rue de Montholon.

Originally, the street was just a path. In the 17th century, market gardening near the road pushed people to deposit their refuse on the side of the road, which gave it the name “highway street“, or “way of the road”.

Later, in the 18th century, Jean Cadet and his family, owners of the land crossing the road, gave it its name: Cadet street. It would seem that this Cadet family had as a descendant the Chevalier Cadet de Chambine, the mayor of Montmorency.

Since 1859, Cadet street continues to be split in two, to allow the passage of rue Lafayette.

Funky Ba: the authentic Thai restaurant on Cadet street

At 8, Cadet street, the Funky Ba is an unmissable address on the former rue de la voirie. Installed on only 1 square meter, this stall was once a storage space for local traders and residents. Today is a thai restaurant which offers tasty traditional cuisine, made from fresh, quality products.

La Mère de famille: one of the best chocolate shops in Paris at the bottom of Cadet street

At the end of Cadet street, gourmets find themselves in front of the shop of the chocolatier the mother of the family. This Parisian confectionery offers chocolates and pastries that have attracted all Parisians since 1760. It is also an opportunity to enjoy the lively atmosphere of Cadet street, while tasting one of their sweets.

What to do around Cadet street?

Let’s move away from Cadet street a little, and continue our discovery of the district, near the Cadet residence. Two major sites then stand out in the 9th arrondissement of Paris.

The Opera Garnier

Inaugurated in 1875, l’Garnier opera, or Palais Garnier, is an architectural masterpiece designed by Charles Garnier. If the places are visited during the day, in the evening, the theater resumes its original role, and is the seat of many representations of choreographic and lyrical performances.

If you have the chance to visit the Opéra Garnier, remember to raise your head in the great hall to observe the ceiling designed by Chagall.

The Grevin Museum

Young and old are always intrigued by the Grevin museum and its wax statues. It must be said that the representations of famous characters from history offer a more real-life experience, giving the impression of being close to them. All the big names are then brought together, from Kylian Mbappé to Mylène Farmer, from Louis XV to Charles Aznavour, or even from Michael Jackson to Omar Sy.

Cadet Residence: a family aparthotel in the heart of Cadet street

Located in the heart of Cadet street, in the 9th arrondissement of Paris, the a Cadet residence is an aparthotel which provides you with an apartments and studios for a short stay.

You will then be accommodated in fully equipped accommodation, just like at home, with all the equipment necessary for your comfort: lounge area with sofa and large flat screen TV, sleeping area with quality bedding, kitchen area with equipped kitchenette, bathroom …

A stone’s throw from the Grands Boulevards, treat yourself to the happiness of a spacious and quiet apartment, right in the center of Paris.Do you like the lively atmosphere of the small picturesque districts of Paris? Go to Cadet street, in Paris 9, to enjoy the warm setting of this semi-pedestrian street and its surroundings, and book your room now at the Cadet residence.

If the hotel is the ideal accommodation for a short stay in Paris, it becomes more expensive and restrictive for longer trips. So, short-term rental is a good compromise to take advantage of punctual accommodation in the heart of the capital. From apartments to studios, the Cadet residence offers you all the advantages of short-term rental in Paris for summer 2023.

Short-term rental in Paris: the concept

To fully understand all the advantages of seasonal rental, let’s start by recalling how this type of tourist rental works.

Short-term rental: definition

Seasonal rental allows all travellers, whether for holidays or for professional reasons, to enjoy a entire accommodation over a more or less long period. It is therefore an excellent compromise between a hotel room, which can quickly become expensive, and a rental apartment.

Short-term rentals meet certain legislative requirements and are governed by the ALUR law. Thus, the rental agreement only authorizes the rental of a Furnished apartment, furnished home, furnished lodging to a person who goes there stay temporarily and punctual, without it becoming his main residence. Certain furniture is then mandatory in the accommodation so that it falls within the framework of the ALUR law: a hob, a bed, a refrigerator, storage space, lighting, a bathroom, etc.

The rental period of this type of lease

For a stay to be considered short-term, its duration must not exceed 90 days. On the other hand, no regulation sets the rental price, and the owner is free to display the amount of his choice in the rental lease.

A rental contract is then mandatory, in which the lessor mentions all the mandatory data (tariff terms, duration, inventory of installations, etc.). It is also required to carry out an entry and exit inventory.

The advantages of renting furnished apartments for the short term

In general, the seasonal rental offers a greater freedomand greater flexibility to customers than to the hotel. Indeed, the tenants have an entire accommodation, with everything necessary to stay without constraint. They can cook, rest, or even wash without having to go out, as we would at home, but they can also go out and eat at any time. Furnished accommodation is thus better equipped than a hotel room, and the client finds himself in his rental with the same comfort as at home.

But short-term rental is also often more economicalthan booking a hotel room. Beyond the fact that the rate per night is lower over long periods, it should also be noted that the rental accommodation equipment allows you to cook and have breakfast on site, without having to go at the restaurant.

Finally, seasonal rentals also offer a greater privacy, because everyone is free to occupy their accommodation, to come and go as they wish. The staff is often more discreet, but also much warmer.

In Paris more than elsewhere, temporary rental offers a real advantage, because the average price of hotel rooms per night is very high, and the cost of catering outside is also high. In addition, the entire accommodation offers very pleasant comfort and security to visit Paris serenely and at your own pace.

Cadet residence: an ideal location in Paris for a short stay

Located in the 9th arrondissement of Paris, the Cadet residence is ideally located near the Opéra district and its many treasures.

The Grevin Museum

If you rent a family apartment at the Cadet residence, your whole little family will be delighted to visit the Grevin museum. There, more than 200 wax statues of famous people from our history are exhibited in larger-than-life settings. From the footballer to the singer, passing by the politician or the actor, you will inevitably find a personality dear to your heart.

The Drouot hotel

Take advantage of your Paris apartment rental to discover the Hotel Drouot. This auction house, built in the 19th century and modernized in 1970, opens its doors every day to visitors curious to know more about the auction of works of art. You will be able to freely access the auction rooms, discover the items for sale, and even attend the auctions.

The Palais Garnier

Built by Charles Garnier during the Second Empire, Garnier opera is an architectural masterpiece, and the facade with its many gildings and statues will dazzle you as soon as you arrive. Inside, the luxurious decoration continues to seduce. Today, opera is  an auditorium dedicated mainly to ballets, but it is also possible to visit the entire building.

Department stores in the Opéra district

Fashion lovers will take advantage of their short-term apartment to go shopping in the Department Stores of the Opera. Two addresses are essential here:

• The Galeries Lafayette, with their huge dome, are home to many luxury boutiques and major brand stores;
• The Spring Haussmann, between the Opéra Garnier and the Gare Saint-Lazare, is the inventor of the sale concept. The Art Deco building is home to many fashion, beauty and decoration stores.

The Japanese quarter and rue Sainte-Anne

If you head towards the Royal Palace of the Louvre, you will arrive in the Japanese district of Paris, between the 1st and 2nd arrondissements. We advise you to go to the St. Anne Street, where good restaurant addresses await you to delight you with Asian cuisine at the best prices. Atmosphere guaranteed!

You will also find many shops related to Japanese culture, whether with manga, traditional clothing, books…

Cadet Residence: an ideal aparthotel for a short-term rental in Paris

The concept of short-term rental appeals to you, and you are looking for a short-term apartment rental in Paris? The Cadet residence will meet your expectations. A nice studio, or a large family apartment? The independent accommodations of the is aparthotel of Paris 9 are what you need.

You will be welcomed in a modern and warm setting, for several nights or several weeks, and will enjoy full equipment: private bathroom, fully equipped kitchen, lounge area with sofa bed and flat screen TV, quality bedding…

The beautiful apartments of the Cadet residence ensure you a quality temporary rental, in the heart of Paris.

Are you planning to stay in Paris for several days? The Cadet residence offers you aapartment for short term rental, to take full advantage of your stay, without constraint or excessive expense.

From apartments to studios, the Cadet residence offers you all the advantages ofshort-term rental in Paris for summer 2023.

Cycling provides unique sensations of freedom and fresh air. And just because you’re in a big city doesn’t mean you have to. A true ecological and economical means of transport, the bicycle also contributes to good physical health. Let’s see how to enjoy Paris by bike , and make the ride more enjoyable.

Take the time to visit Paris

The big advantage of the bike is that it imposes no constraints on your journey or schedule . Without any imperative, except for mild weather, the bike is therefore an opportunity to take your time to visit Paris , and choose the itinerary of your choice. You are free to stop wherever you want: a café, a museum, the banks of the Seine, a monument… There are many parking spaces for bicycles in the capital, and you are free to stop as you wish.

In addition, the many cycle paths allow you to ride safely and at your own pace, far from heavy traffic.

The two-wheeler: an economical means of transport in Paris

There is no shortage of public transport in Paris, but none is more economical than cycling. Between the metro ticket at €1.90, the car that requires refueling and regular maintenance, and the taxi ride at several tens of euros, two-wheelers are a free solution . , or almost .

Indeed, you have the choice to buy your own bike and its accessories, or to use a bike rental service in Paris , for a traditional bike or an electric bike. There is also a third solution: renting a Vélib’ . In all cases, the investment is low, and very quickly profitable.

Learn about slow-travel in the capital

More and more initiatives are launched to reduce the environmental impact of our behavior and habits. On the front line, the means of transport are gradually moving towards a more reasoned and reasonable use. Bike rides are therefore an opportunity to contribute to this environmental and sustainable approach, by opting for green mobility .

The establishment of cycle paths goes in this direction, as do many events, such as Paris Respire , which highlights soft mobility (pedestrian and bicycle). For a few hours, several districts of Paris are then prohibited to all motorized vehicles, to enjoy the pleasure of walking around without polluting .

Visit the districts of Paris and beyond in a different way

Whatever your destination in Paris, you are almost sure to be able to find a route on a cycle path . It must be said that the 1,000 km of tracks ensure you a bike ride without limits. You then have the choice of taking the busy main roads, or embarking on the small streets of the capital.

This is an opportunity to discover the Parisian districts differently . From the Latin Quarter to the Marais, via Montmartre, soak up the varied atmospheres of these typical neighborhoods.

And your ride does not stop there, because on the outskirts of Paris, more than 6,000 km of cycle paths continue to make you travel. A short walk will guide you along the Canal de l’Ourcq, while the bravest can even go to Mont-Saint-Michel, or even to Spain, simply by taking the cycle paths from Paris.

Enjoy spring in Paris

With the arrival of fine weather and mild weather, nothing is more pleasant than taking a walk outside. Paris then becomes a huge playground, where you can enjoy a bike ride to get some fresh air . If you have no other goal than to enjoy the good weather, then head to the Parisian parks , ideal for walks: the Bois de Vincennes, the Bois de Boulogne, the Reuilly garden, the Monceau park, the Villette Park…

If you like to ride in the heart of the French capital, why not take advantage of spring to take a short bike ride near the most beautiful Parisian monuments ? The Louvre Museum, the banks of the Seine, the Pont des Arts, the Pont Neuf and the Musée d’Orsay are as beautiful from the outside as from the inside.

Doing physical activity without even realizing it

Sport and you, that makes two? So, a short bike ride on a bike path allows you to exercise without even realizing it . Both physical and fun, the two-wheeler offers exceptional sensations. In Paris, the desire to see more and more of the capital’s most beautiful sites will push you to pedal more, always at your own pace.

And if you want to make your bike ride even more enjoyable, you can even take advantage of a guided bike tour of Paris . Paris Bike Tour, Paris by bike, or even Blue Fox Travel offer you different themed itineraries, to experience alone, as a couple, with friends or family. Are you curious to live new experiences and visit the capital differently? Try the adventure of cycling in Paris . By reserving a hotel room at the Cadet residence, you ensure access to all the most beautiful courses in just a few minutes.

Paris is one of those cities that is suitable for the whole family, offering fun cultural visits. There is no shortage of ideas for family outings in Paris, and they are an opportunity to experience an unforgettable stay during the school vacation, or just for a weekend. Here is a small guide of 7 must-do activities to do with your family in Paris.

The City of Science and Industry

Located in the 19th arrondissement of Paris, the Cité des sciences et de l’industrie is located in the Parc de la Villette, the largest landscaped park in Paris. Offering weekly interactive and fun exhibitions, the city opens the doors of science to the whole family.

You can attend conferences or take part in unusual experiments to better understand the mysteries of science, and for the youngest, the Cité des enfants approaches the theme through games, with exhibitions for 2 – 7 years old or 5 – 12 years old. This outing idea guarantees a good time for the whole family, where everyone will learn while having fun.

Science Experiments

Science Experiments is another way to approach science with your family. Located in Bercy village, this 850 m² immersive museum aims to make science accessible to everyone, through entertaining and surprising experiments.

To make the experience fun, children and their parents have access to immersive technologies, such as virtual reality and video mapping. During the whole experience, the visitor is transported from the depths of the Universe to the depths of the sea, passing by the center of the Earth, and approaches major subjects of the scientific world.

The Grévin Museum Paris

A few steps away from the Cadet residence, the Grévin museum is one of the must-see family outings in Paris. The famous museum with hundreds of wax figures is an opportunity to meet the celebrities who have marked the world for several centuries.

Along a path with themed scenes, you will be able to discover the historical personalities of the History of France and the world (Louis XIV, Charlemagne, Emmanuel Macron…), the singers of yesterday and today (Serge Gainsbourg, Madonna, Maître Gims…), the great sportsmen and women who made you vibrate (Jackie Chan, Pelé, Zidane…), the movie actors (Jean Gabin, Angélina Jolie, Omar Sy…) and many others.

A visit to the museum with the family is an opportunity to revisit history, with the different scenes, such as the assassination of Marat or the Great War.

The Great Gallery of Evolution

What child is not fascinated by a ferocious tiger, a huge elephant, or a dangerous shark? Then take advantage of your family vacation in Paris to go and see these animals more real than life, at the Grande Galerie de l’Évolution of the National Museum of Natural History. In the heart of the Jardin des Plantes, in the immense glass roof with subdued light, you will plunge into the heart of an animal park frozen in time.

The naturalized animals are displayed before your eyes in a breathtaking setting that will make you feel as if each animal is moving towards you or looking at you.

All around the parade of animals, the permanent exhibition explains the diversity of the living world, with a very educational approach.

After your visit, take the time to take a nice walk in the Jardin des Plantes, where children can let off steam, laugh and run around.

The Museum of Man

Located near the Trocadero, in the 16th arrondissement of Paris, the Musée de l’Homme is another good idea for a family outing during your vacation.

On 2 500 m², the museum invites you to take a fresh look at the human being, his history and his future. Permanent collections deal with paleontology and anthropology, in a surprising Gallery of Man.

Take the time to admire the Davioud glass roof and the incredible view of the Eiffel Tower and the Trocadero Gardens.

The grassroots museum

If you’re looking for an idea for a rainy day out in Paris, the Musée en Herbe is one of the must-see places in the 1st arrondissement of Paris. Created in 1975, this intergenerational museum aims to facilitate access to art through exhibitions for everyone, from 3 to 103 years old. The whole family is captivated by the cultural discoveries offered through a trail-like tour.

Between creative workshops and animated visits, young and old alike will meet contemporary artists and discover the beauty and diversity of the artistic world.

The zoological park of Paris, or zoo of Vincennes

If there is one family outing that appeals to both young and old, it is the animal park. The Paris Zoological Park opens the doors to a whole world to explore, all along a 4 km path. You will discover 5 biozones (Patagonia, Europe, Sahel-Sudan, Guyana, Madagascar), spread over more than 14 hectares.

On these lands in the 12th arrondissement of Paris, more than 3,000 animals live, including 125 species that are ambassadors of wildlife. From the little meerkat to the menacing green anaconda, to the great African lion, a family outing becomes a real fun and impressive visit.

Are you looking for good ideas for your next family vacation in Paris? Here you are, ready to spend your days to the fullest, before returning to the comfort of your hotel room at the Cadet residence.

During the 19th century, several dozen covered passages were built in Paris. Intended for the Parisian bourgeoisie, they allowed people to walk around the capital without suffering from bad weather or the hustle and bustle of the streets. Today, there are still 21 covered passageways in Paris, mainly in the 2nd and 9th arrondissements. Let’s go and meet these amazing galleries.

The record book of Parisian covered passages

If you have the pleasure of strolling through the various Parisian galleries, you will notice the particular Parisian passages:

• The Panoramas passage is the oldest (1799);
• The Prado passage is the most recent (created in 1785, but covered in 1925);
• The Cairo passage is the longest (370 meters);
• The Alfred Stevens passage is the shortest (24.5 meters);
• The Grand Cerf passage is the highest (11.80 meters), and it also has the highest glass roof in Paris.

The Véro-Dodat Gallery

 Connecting the rue du Bouloi to the rue Jean-Jacques Rousseau, in the 1st arrondissement, the Galerie Véro-Dodat was created in 1826 by two pork butchers, Véro and Dodat. Close to the Palais-Royal and the Louvre museum, this covered passage is not very long, but the black and white diamond-shaped paving offers a beautiful perspective. Much frequented at the time by Alfred de Musset, the gallery is now home to numerous boutiques and art galleries, as well as a brasserie, a restaurant, and the workshop-boutique of luxury shoe designer Christian Louboutin.2

The galleries of the Palais Royal

Located around the gardens of the Palais-Royal, in the 1st arrondissement of Paris, the galleries of the Palais Royal are accessible from Place Colette. Today, you can walk through the Beaujolais, Montpensier, Proues, Valois and Garden galleries, and you will also see, inside, the remains of other galleries, such as the colonnades of the Orleans gallery.

It is the Duke of Orleans who decided to create his galleries, with the aim of renting them to merchants, and thus provide for the important expenses of the royal court. The galleries were then quickly a place of passage and life of the Parisians, where the libertinage, the play and the pleasure were with the honor.

The Vivienne Gallery

Considered the most beautiful covered passage in Paris, the Galerie Vivienne is located in the 2nd arrondissement of Paris, and is accessible from the rue des Petits-Champs, the rue de la Banque and the rue Vivienne.

Inaugurated in 1823, it has a beautiful glass roof and a mosaic with colorful patterns that make the charm of the place. You will find there many stores of ready-to-wear, old bookshops, tea rooms…

The Panoramas passage

The Passage des Panoramas is probably the most famous covered passage in Paris. It is also the oldest, since it was built in 1799, on the Grands Boulevards. You can reach it from the rue Montmartre, the rue Vivienne or the boulevard Montmartre.

This small Parisian artery, classified as a historical monument, has a magnificent glass roof and many period features reminiscent of the cachet of yesteryear. Collectors like to meet there to exchange their old postcards, old stamps and old books, while strollers like to discover the shop windows of all kinds of traders. Among the old timers of the passage, we still find the engraver Stern, as well as the Variety Theatre. As for the tea room “L’arbre à cannelle”, it preserves the old decor of the former chocolate maker Marquis.

The Choiseul passage

Connecting two rows of houses, the Choiseul passage is one of the longest in Paris, and is entirely covered by a stalled glass roof. Located in the Opéra district, this gallery was mainly marked by artistic life, and lovers of literature and theater liked to meet there. Ferdinand Céline lived there during his childhood, and Paul Verlaine’s first publisher had installed his bookshop there.

Today, after a complete renovation in 2013, the passage houses an unusual Siesta Bar. You can get there by taking the rue des Petits-Champs or the rue Saint-Augustin.

The Jouffroy passage

Accessible from the rue de la Grange Bâtelière or the boulevard Montmartre, the passage Jouffroy is located in the 9th district of Paris, and more precisely on the Grands Boulevards. In the continuation of the passage des Panoramas, this gallery seduces by its architecture of glass and iron, but also by its elegant marble paving.

There are all kinds of stores, brasseries, tea rooms, a hotel, and even a club. And if you visit the Grévin museum and its famous wax figures, the exit will be directly in the Jouffroy passage.

The Verdeau passage

Following the Passage des Panoramas and the Passage Jouffroy, the Passage Verdeau is one of the most beautiful covered passages in Paris. The large fishbone glass roof offers a beautiful luminosity, and highlights the unusual stores and antique dealers of the Parisian passage.

This gallery in the 3rd arrondissement is less frequented than the others, but collectors like to meet there, especially when the weather is fine and the light is sumptuous.

The Grand Cerf passage

Connecting the rue Saint-Denis to the rue Dussoubs, in Paris 2, the passage du Grand Cerf was created in 1825, in place of the former terminus of the stagecoaches of the Messageries royales, the house “roulage du Grand Cerf”.

Nearly 12 meters high, the metal architecture houses 3 floors, the last one being dedicated to housing. Initially intended for crafts and production, this passageway displays a rather simple neoclassical style.

The passage of Cairo

Accessible from the Place du Caire, the Rue du Caire, the Rue Saint-Denis or the Rue d’Alexandrie, this gallery was first named the Passage de la Foire du Caire, and paid tribute to Bonaparte’s love for Egypt.

Among the most beautiful covered passages of the capital, the Passage du Caire is also the longest and narrowest. In the Sentier district, almost all the stores it houses are ready-to-wear wholesalers.

The Brady Passage

The Passage Brady is one of the few covered passages in the 10th arrondissement. You can get there from the rue du Faubourg Saint-Denis or from the boulevard de Strasbourg, and if, at the beginning, you could find mostly thrift shops, resellers, and even baths, the 70s and 80s saw the passage transformed. Today, the Brady Passage is mainly occupied by Pakistani and Indian shops. Strolling through the covered passages of Paris is an opportunity to travel through time and the history of the capital. Take advantage of a stay at the Cadet residence to discover all the other passages, from the Galerie Colbert to the Passage des Princes, passing by the Galerie de la Madeleine.