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Galerie Véro-Dodat

Step into Galerie Véro-Dodat, a hidden 19th-century passage near the Louvre. Walk its striking black-and-white checkerboard floor beneath painted ceiling panels, pausing at quiet boutiques away from the crowds.

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Reasons to go

Built in 1826 during the Restoration era, with much of its original decor intact
Features a distinctive black-and-white checkerboard floor and painted ceiling panels
Home to several vintage and antique shops specializing in restoration pieces

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Full description

Galerie Véro-Dodat dates to 1826 and retains much of its original Restoration-era decor, including a striking black-and-white checkerboard floor and painted ceiling panels. It's quieter than some of the other covered passages, making it a pleasant, uncrowded stop between the Louvre and Les Halles.

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Address

Gal Véro-Dodat, 75001 Paris, France · Louvre

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Booking

Walk-in

Duration

20 min

Best time

morning, lunchtime, afternoon or early evening

Intensity

Easy pace

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Good to know

A quiet, photogenic stop, less crowded than nearby Passage des Panoramas
check out the vintage shops inside, several specialize in antiques and restoration
easy to combine with a Louvre visit.

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