Passage Jouffroy
Leaving Passage Verdeau behind and crossing Rue de la Grange-Batelière directly opposite is Passage Jouffroy.
If you keep following your nose from Passage Verdeau, along Passage Jouffroy, eventually after a couple of dog legs, you will arrive at Passage des Panoramas. It is a great way to spend a rainy day in Paris, not only to look at the shops but mostly to admire the ancient passageways.
Upon entering Passage Jouffroy you will discover black, white and grey tiles, laid out in a geometric pattern adorning the floors.
An ornate clock above the Hotel Chopin, pretty golden lamps lining the store fronts and all sitting under the high pitched glass and steel ceiling, shedding light throughout.
As the popularity of passageways in Paris heightened, 1846 saw the opening of Passage Jouffroy opposite the existing Passage des Panoramas. This was the first passageway to be built entirely from glass and steel and the first to boast underground heating.
Today you will find antiques, jewellery, gifts, the wonderful bookstore Librairie Paul Vulin, the quaint Hotel Chopin and the intriguing objects of curiosities store, M & G Segas.
Passage Jouffroy is also home to the Musée Grévin, the famous wax museum.
Created by cartoonist, Alfred Grévin and Arthur Meyer, known for founding the newspaper Le Gaulois.
Opening their doors in 1882, Musée Grevin is now listed as a historic monument.
Passage Jouffroy takes its name from Count Felix de Jouffroy-Gonsans, who headed the private company that managed the passage.
Passage Jouffroy leads on to Passage des Panoramas (see below)
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Passage Jouffroy
Entrances 10 Boulevard Montmartre 9 rue de la Grange-Batelière Paris 75009 Nearest Metro Grands Boulevards Richelieu Drouot Opening Hours Monday – Sunday 7am – 9.30pm Official Website (in French) Please note, although the passageways may be open for easy thoroughfare, the individual shop hours may differ.
Passage des PanoramasBuilt in 1799 and inspired by the Oriental Souks, Passage des Panoramas is one of the oldest passageways in the world.
More Paris Passages to discover:
Le Passage des PrincesAmber lamps, giving off a warm, golden glow, with a beautiful glass ceiling, the entire passageway is dedicated to toys.
Passage VerdeauExplore antiques, rare books and vintage postcards beneath the elegant, neoclassical, glass ceiling, then continue over the road to Passage Jouffroy.
Passage JouffroySift through old books at the famous bookstore; Librairie Paul Vulin as you walk upon geometric black, white and grey tiles and discover the quaint Hotel Chopin.
Passage des PanoramasBuilt in 1799 and inspired by the Oriental Souks, Passage des Panoramas is one of the oldest passageways in the world.
Passage du CaireA unique façade, a magnificent glass ceiling, 360 metres in length, Passage du Caire is the oldest and longest Passage in Paris
Passage du Grand CerfNatural light drenches this elegant passageway from its 12 metre high glass ceiling with unique boutiques.
Passage du PradoRarely mentioned in travel guides, with not a tourist in sight, this unique passage was once in the heart of fashionable Paris.
Passage du Bourg l’AbbéSubtle and elegant pastel interior, muted by natural light from the unusual curved glass ceiling.
Passage de l’AncreWho would know a delightful, tranquil little piece of paradise could be hidden away behind an unassuming crooked doorway in the heart of Paris.
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