La Galerie Vivienne | Things to Do In & Around Paris
Les Galeries, or covered passages, are something that are tucked away all across Paris. And while I’m sure I’ve unknowingly wandered past quite a few in my time there, it was really only on this last trip with my belle belle soeur that I had the opportunity to discover and explore a few of these gorgeous endroits.
The one that captured my attention most on our little adventure was La Galerie Vivienne, a covered passage constructed in 1823 by François-Jean Delannoy. As an historic monument in Paris since 1974, it has blossomed into a well-preserved, and yet, quiet center.
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La Galerie Vivienne is ideal for an afternoon window shopping, book reading, sipping un café or sharing a glass of wine with friends. You can choose to stroll through any of the clothing stores and furniture shops – there’s even a toy shop – or you can relax at any one of the bistrots or the tea house.
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Personally, I enjoyed browsing through the bookshop, peering through the windows and catching glimpses of beautiful stairwells behind closed doors (although my favorite place to do this is the le Marais).
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Located near the Palais Royal and Les Grands Boulevards, La Galerie Vivienne is conveniently placed and a wonderful spot to take a break from your travels around Paris.
Galerie Vivienne
6 Rue Vivienne
75002 Paris, France
I always find that I get to better explore places I’ve lived when I go back to visit them later. Have you had this experience? I’d love to hear about it in the comments below!
