A Hidden Gem in Paris: Passage du Grand Cerf

Paris is well-known for its many passages; hidden shopping arcades that were created at the end of the 18th century. They were typically dug through existing building or created as the buildings were constructed, and they were covered by glass roofs to allow well-off residents to shop rain or shine. Around 1850, the city counted over 150 shopping arcades and most of them were located on the right