A chic, light‑filled covered shopping arcade blending retail therapy and green serenity just steps from Gare
Description
Located directly opposite Gare Saint‑Lazare in Paris’s 9ᵗʰ arrondissement, Passage du Havre is a modern urban shopping centre awash in natural light thanks to its glass canopy. Inaugurated in June 1997, it replaces a 19ᵗʰ‑century covered arcade originally built in 1845. That historic passage was known for its model‑train shops, libertine bookshops, and lively Second Empire atmosphere.
Rebuilt during the 1990s in conjunction with the RER E project, the arcade preserved its original street facades while introducing a two‑level rotunda layout linking Rue du Havre to Rue Saint‑Lazare.
Home to about forty shops, Passage du Havre features anchor brands such as Fnac (a fixture for over 25 years), Sephora, Zara, H&M, Celio, Nature & Découvertes, Fossil, Bourjois, Gap, and more. The centre also hosts cafés, chocolatiers, and fast‑food outlets (Starbucks, Maison Pradier, Zumo), perfect for a quick bite or leisurely treat.
A leafy urban garden with terraces across two levels is open seasonally and provides a welcoming spot for events such as summer concerts, wellness workshops, or just a tranquil shopping break.
The centre offers tax refund services, phone‑charging stations, Amazon lockers, a photo booth, free restrooms, public wifi, and full wheelchair accessibility. Parking is available and open from 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. on weekdays, with reduced hours on Sundays and certain holidays.
The atmosphere is sleek, practical, and inviting: natural lighting, green décor, stylish escalators, and a diverse clientele including locals, tourists, commuters, and culture lovers visiting Fnac. Regular events (summer festivals, workshops, pop‑up concerts) add vibrancy to the space.
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