Slipping through an unassuming doorway on Rue Saint-Denis, we enter Passage Sainte-Foy. It’s a slender, almost secretive path. Passage Sainte-Foy stretches a mere 78 meters, connecting Rue Saint-Denis to Rue Sainte-Foy. This passage holds a curious secret, a hidden echo of Paris’s medieval past. Notice the thirteen steps? They’re not just a quirky feature. These steps are a tangible remnant of the ancient wall of Charles V, a king who reigned over Paris from 1364 to 1380. Passage Sainte-Foy literally traverses the former ramparts of this wall. The street level difference between Rue Saint-Denis and Rue Sainte-Foy reflects the original height of the wall and its surrounding fortifications. Before 1873, Passage Sainte-Foy went by other names. It was known as Passage Sainte-Marguerite and even Passage Aubert, after the architect involved in its 1813 reconstruction. The current name, Passage Sainte-Foy, comes from its proximity to Rue Sainte-Foy. This street, in turn, took its name from a long-gone shop sign depicting Saint Foy. Today, as you walk through Passage Sainte-Foy, imagine the bustle of medieval Paris. Picture the city walls rising high above, offering protection from invaders. The clatter of workshops and the rhythmic hum of sewing machines replace the clang of armor and the shouts of guards. Passage Sainte-Foy is a hidden gem. It’s a place where the whispers of history intertwine with the vibrant pulse of modern Paris.
Центральный дом работников искусств
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