Who invented the covered galleries and what function did they serve? What famous establishments were located in them earlier and which ones have survived to the present time? Ancient passages are the highlight and pride of Paris. We will walk along the corridors with mosaic tiles, admiring the openwork chandeliers and looking into the elite boutiques, and plunge into the atmosphere of the past centuries. And I will tell you about the main fashionist Louis XIV and the luxury of his era. Individual excursion for 1-10 people Duration 2 hours Children Possible with children How it goes On foot € 100 per excursion Price for 1-10 people, regardless of the number of participants
What awaits you
Not art galleries We will meet at the royal palace near the Louvre. In the 18th century, the courtyard was decorated with the first wooden gallery with shops and cafes. I will tell you about Louis XIV and why he moved his residence to Versailles, his cousin and predecessors, and also show the pilasters left over from the famous walks of the Parisian world. By the beginning of the 20th century, the capital numbered 117 such fashion galleries, of which 40 have survived to this day. Paris brought indoor galleries into fashion all over the world, including Russia. You will see various decorations Verot and Doda, Vivienne and Colbert, Panorama, Geoffroy and Verdot, and feel the French flavor
Mr red heel Christian Lyubutin once opened his first boutique in one of the passages. At her door, I will share the legend of how Louis XIV shoes inspired the couturier to create a collection, and the story of how the princess of Monaco helped the designer to become famous. You will see the gallery, where fashion designer Jean-Paul Gaultier has located his boutique, and where the apartment of the famous detective Vidocq, who laid the foundation for private detectives, is located. Moving further, you will find the Variety Theater, a museum, an old bookshop, which is still run by the great-grandchildren of the first owner. As you explore the city, you will see many other attractions and hear many amazing stories.
Venue
The meeting point is by agreement with the guide, you can discuss it when ordering the excursion.
