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The Arcades du Lido, originally named Arcades des Champs-Élysées, is an Art Deco-style covered passage built in 1925-1926 in Paris 8th. They replace the former Dufayel hotel (1905, architect Gustave Rives), on a narrow land acquired by diamondmaker Léonard Rosenthal. Inaugurated on October 1, 1926, they were designed by architects Charles Lefebvre, Marcel Julien and Louis Duhayon, with decorative elements signed René Gobert (ferronerie), Fernand Jacopozzi and René Lalique (glass). Some marble columns come from the Dufayel Hotel.

From 1928 onwards, the basement housed beauty salons with swimming pool, designed by architect René Berger. Transformed into a cabaret in 1946, they gave their current name to the passage: Les Arcades du Lido. The Lido remained there until 1976. The facade, roof and gallery have been classified as Historic Monument since 1991, highlighting their heritage value.

This project illustrates the rise of luxurious commercial spaces in the Paris of the Folles, combining architectural innovation and worldly life. The contributions of exceptional artisans (Lalique, Jacopozzi) and the integration of ancient elements (recycled trees) reflect a transition between tradition and modernity. The prestigious location, between Avenue des Champs-Élysées and Rue de Ponthieu, makes it a symbol of Parisian urban planning in the early 20th century.

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