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Origin and history

The Vendôme Pass is a Parisian covered passage located in the 3rd arrondissement, between Place de la République and Rue Béranger. It is 57 metres long and was listed as historic monuments on 13 April 1987. His name comes from Rue Béranger, formerly rue de Vendôme, open to the outbuildings of the Temple and named in honour of Duke Philippe de Vendôme, Grand Prior of France and member of the Order of Saint John of Jerusalem, successor of the Templars.

In 1800, the site housed the passage of the palm game, dependent on the Earl of Artois, on the site of the former convent of the Daughters of the Savor and the enclosure of Charles V, dismantled in 1670. The current passage was built in 1827, incorporating steps reflecting the elevation of the former fortification. Originally, he linked the Temple Boulevard to the Temple Carreau, but its decline was rapid despite elegant architecture and busy shops.

In 1869, the building of the Place de la République shortened the passage by four metres, changing its façade and window, giving it two types of covers. Little frequented despite its proximity to a lively place, it benefited from a partial renovation in 2005 (glasses, cornices, paintings). The next step will be soil restoration. Its history also includes remains of the gardens of the Paphos rotunda, an 18th century leisure establishment.

Architects Jean-Baptiste Labadye and E. Soty are cited as masterpieces. The passage, now protected, illustrates the urban transformations of Paris, between medieval heritage (precinct of Charles V), industrial revolution (19th century) and contemporary heritage preservation.

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