A magical treasure hunt through Paris's covered passages! Find hidden mosaics, spot toy shops, and discover why these glass-roofed arcades were once called "the boulevards of the people". Weather-proof and kid-approved!
This route has 4 stops.
Galerie Vivienne: ✨ Start at Galerie Vivienne, the most beautiful passage in Paris! 🔎 TREASURE HUNT: Look down at the floor - can you find the mosaic with the goddess and flowers? Count how many columns you can see. The passage was built in 1823 when there were no cars!
Galerie Colbert: 🏛️ Cross to Galerie Colbert, the "rival" passage! 🔎 TREASURE HUNT: Find the giant glass dome in the middle - it's called a rotunda. Story time: These passages were like the shopping malls of the 1800s, where fancy Parisians came to shop and gossip!
Passage Jouffroy: 🎭 Explore Passage Jouffroy, Paris's first heated passage! 🔎 TREASURE HUNT: Find the toy shop "Pain d'Épices" with amazing dollhouses and wooden toys. Look for the wax museum entrance (Musée Grévin). Can you spot the old-fashioned hotel?
Passage Verdeau: 📸 End at Passage Verdeau, the "antiques passage"! 🔎 TREASURE HUNT: This passage has old cameras, vintage postcards, and strange objects. Find something from before your grandparents were born! Story: Photographers came here 150 years ago to buy their cameras.