Opening of the crossing 1829 (≈ 1829)
Creation on the site of a convent.
2e quart du XIXe siècle
Construction period
Construction period 2e quart du XIXe siècle (≈ 1937)
Context of urban speculation in Paris.
7 juillet 1974
Registration for historical monuments
Registration for historical monuments 7 juillet 1974 (≈ 1974)
Joint protection with Choiseul passage.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Key figures
Anne d'Autriche - Queen of France
Inspired the name via Sainte-Anne Street.
François Mazois - Initial architect
Designed the plans before his death.
Antoine Tavernier - Architect
Finished the pass after Mazois.
Origin and history
The Sainte-Anne Pass is a pedestrian covered passage located in the 2nd arrondissement of Paris, inaugurated in 1829. It spans 47 metres between Rue Sainte-Anne (n°59) and Passe Choiseul (n°52), offering a practical link in this lively area. His name pays tribute to Queen Anne of Austria, wife of Louis XIII, via St. Anne Street on which he depends.
This passage was set up on the site of the former convent of the New Catholics, shortly after the opening of the nearby Choiseul passage. Its sober architecture, marked by intersolate arcades and a glass roof, reflects the speculative urban projects of the early 19th century. The plans were originally designed by François Mazois and then finalized by Antoine Tavernier after the death of Mazois in 1826.
The passage Sainte-Anne and the passage Choiseul, with which he communicated, were registered jointly with the historical monuments on July 7, 1974. Their preservation bears witness to the importance of Parisian covered passages, symbols of urban modernization under the Restoration. The proximity to theatres and business districts has contributed to their sustainable vitality.
Unlike other more decorated passages, the passage Sainte-Anne is distinguished by its simplicity: coated walls, arcade shops, and an entrance incorporating remains of the Hotel de Gesvres. This austerity contrasts with the lively neighbourhood, where trade and culture have been mingling since the 19th century.
