Galerie Colbert
Galerie Colbert
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The Galerie Vivienne is one of the most impressive covered passage for its architectural innovation characteristic of the early nineteenth century. Property of the Institut national d'histoire de l'art (INHA), it hosts many institutions related to art history and cultural heritage. Free exhibitions are regularly presented.
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Neighbourhood: Vivienne
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Traveler O
Washington DC, DC1,007 contributions
Dec 2023 • Solo
Covered passageway with 19th century roots. Several other similar passageways nearby. Good for a walkthrough. Wasn't much to see on the day, but that likely changes with expositions and times of the year. Nearby the National Library, so it's an easy stop when in the area.
Written 9 December 2023
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Thomas V
Oakland, CA16,415 contributions
Jun 2022
Some very pretty architecture here, as well as a new Italian restaurant that is all the buzz. Just a few shops. It's part of the collection of lovely interior passages from the early 19th Century that is what makes Paris special.
Written 23 July 2022
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Aleksandar
Belgrade, Serbia8,215 contributions
Oct 2019 • Couples
One of the original covered shopping venues in Paris, nowdays mainly a place for art lovers and architecture enthusiasts.
Written 21 January 2020
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Thomas V
Oakland, CA16,415 contributions
Oct 2019
Step in to admire the architecture and it will be a quick visit as there are no shops or places to eat although a historic restaurant next door.
Written 7 October 2019
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Catherine L
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Feb 2019 • Friends
Another beautiful XIXTH gallery, close to the Galerie Vivienne, in the Bourse (former French stock exchange) area. Both "passages couverts" are worth a visit. This one provides the Grand Colbert restaurant!
Written 8 March 2019
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Bob K
Fairfax, VA2,234 contributions
Oct 2018 • Couples
Galerie Colbert is almost a secret place in the Quartier Vivienne. This 83m long gallery connects Rue des Petits Champs to Rue Vivienne through the mansion by the architect Louis Le Vau designed for Jean-Baptiste Colbert, King Louis XIV's finance minister. The Bibilothèque Nationale de France - National Library purchased it in the early 1980’s and restored it in the 1980's. The shops now are home to various cultural institutions and classroom - we saw class with students in one of the storefront classrooms. There is a large rotunda where the gallery makes a 90 degree turn with a statue in the center. Very impressive. Allow for ~ 15 min for your visit.
Written 2 November 2018
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Cbanga
Orlando, FL256 contributions
Aug 2018
This "passage" is next door to Passage Vivienne. It is very lovely, but not as ornate. There are no shops or restaurants because it is used by the Sorbonne University for classes.
Written 28 August 2018
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Thomas V
Oakland, CA16,415 contributions
Oct 2017
One of Paris' gems, this is one of the prettiest covered passages, a remnant of the early 19th Century when shoppers and diners got off the dirty streets and came inside to be entertained. Some lovely unique shops here.
Written 30 March 2018
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Thomas V
Oakland, CA16,415 contributions
Nov 2016
This might be the most beautiful of the amazing covered passages in Paris due to the stunning design. Not a lot of shopping or eating here, just pretty architecture. Come and see all the passages, one of my favorite features of Paris.
Written 7 September 2017
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Thomas V
Oakland, CA16,415 contributions
Nov 2016
Stunning design, some cute shops, one of Paris' unique and wonderful areas. Come and experience the covered passages of Paris, I love them all.
Written 31 March 2017
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Lajusticia f
Zaragoza, Spain17 contributions
¿En domingo está cerrado?
denubeatle
Buenos Aires, Argentina6,807 contributions
Es una galeria , sin locales comerciales, salvo la famosa cerveceria en su entrada, asi que seguro los Domingos esta abierta. Igualmente, la zona esta llena de galerias y rincones maravillosos, vale la pena ir e intentar verla ( impecable, restaurada ), cerca tenes su eterna rival, aunque muy deteriorada...Lee mi opinion....
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