

Palais Royal
21 October 2009 - Passage of culture… at Galerie Vivienne
The Galerie Vivienne was built in 1823 by Maître MARCHOUX, who wished to create the most handsome and attractive covered passages of Paris. More than 200 years later, this very special place has held up to its vocation by continuing to seduce well-heeled Parisians with its high-end boutiques ... A tour of our favorite spots.
Access to Galerie Vivienne by the
- 5, rue de la Banque, 2nd
- 6, rue Vivienne, 2nd
- 4, rue des Petits Champs, 2nd
- At 8: the charming small art Gallery of Martine Moisan, who shows contemporary artists such as Christian Benoist, Jean Noviel or sculptors like Hélène Jousse or François Mayerass. On Saturday (for adults) and Wednesday (for children) she's also getting drawing lessons in the morning for budding artists as well as older ones wanting to discover the Gallery, its architecture or its visitors...
Drawing lesson : 25 € / 3 hours
Tel: 01 42 97 46 65
- At 29: Drop in and take a look at the creations of florist-landscapist Emilio Robba considered as the haute couture designer of the flower! This Italian, who worked for a long time next to Pierre Cardin, creates ultra-trendy artificial flowers of amazing perfection and landscaped environments that are considered today as real works of art
Tel : 01 42 60 43 46
- At 35: take the time to sit down for a proper English tea at A Priori Thé, so British, sheltered by the passage since more than 20 years... On the menu, Damman brews, an amazing cheese-cake and marvelous scones. With raisins and lemon. If it's raining... reserve ahead of time for a week-end brunch !
Plat du jour : 16 €
Cup of tea : 5,50 €
Tel : 01 42 97 48 75
-At 58 : small stop to pick up a few rare books... old books or arty books at the bookshop Gallery Lettres et Images hosted by Catherine Aubry.
Tel : 01 42 86 88 18