Location: 59 Boulevard Saint-Germain, 75005 Paris, Paris.
A charming 18th-century covered passage connecting Boulevard Saint-Germain to the historic Cour du Commerce-Saint-André. Features cobblestone walkways, intimate boutiques, antique shops, and traditional cafés. This atmospheric arcade preserves the character of old Saint-Germain.
Period recorded for this site: 18th century.
Theme: Iconic Shops.
Coordinates: 48.85306, 2.33917.
This plaque is a stop on the walk: Historic Passages & Arcades of Paris.
On Historic Passages & Arcades of Paris: Cross to Left Bank: Passage du Commerce-Saint-André, a charming 18th-century arcade with cobblestones linking Boulevard Saint-Germain to revolutionary sites.
Other plaques within a few minutes' walk: Cour du Commerce Saint-André (Santa Claus Is a Stinker, 1982) (35 m); Le Procope (37 m); Café Procope (41 m); Comédie Française (43 m); Maurice Carême (48 m).