"Shopping passages were builtin the 19th century to give Parisians protection from muddy streets and horse-drawn vehicles. Galerie Vivienne is a beautiful restored 19th-century passage with entrances at the Rue des Petits-Champs, Rue de la Banque, and Rue Vivienne. Built in 1823 ina neoclassical Pompeian style thatincludes a gorgeous canopy and isdecorated inside with mosaics, paintings, and sculptures, Galerie Vivienne's most famous resident is the Jean-Paul Gaultier shop. Somepassage entrances are easy to miss, so be on the lookout! Astroll through these fascinating galeriesis a fun and freeactivity on a rainy day."
The Best Shopping in Paris
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