Wandering around the shopping arcades in Paris this weekend, I could almost picture what it must have been like 150 years ago to dress in a fancy gown and stroll along the corridors of these glass-covered passages; sheltered from any inclimate weather and muddy streets outside. The first Parisian shopping arcades were built in the early 19th century, and were quite the modern marvel of the day. Many of them still stand today, and most (though not all) are still extraordinarily beautiful.
We happened to visit a few this weekend on a bright and sunny day without many visitors around, which is probably the best time to take it all in. I think a bit of the beauty would have been lost if the halls had been packed with lots of people. As it was, the peaceful passageways were a quiet nod to the eternal beauty of this city.
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