Galerie Véro-Dodat is one of the oldest passages in Paris. At one time, galleries like this became very popular - the city streets were very dirty, horse-drawn carriages were everywhere, and the horses left plenty of unpleasant "traces" behind. Aristocrats wanted to stroll along clean roads and shop without unnecessary noise. That was when covered galleries between buildings appeared in Paris, which, on the one hand, connected parallel streets to each other, and on the other, contained numerous little shops and boutiques.
One of these passages was opened in 1826 by the butchers Véro and Dodat. And until 1865, this gallery served as an important commercial site, as it was located near the departure point for intercity and international mail coaches. Then the center of trade shifted, but the passage itself remained as a reminder of its former grandeur.
When you look inside, you really are struck by its former luxury: a magnificent floor laid with black-and-white tiles, brass columns, a mahogany facade, a ceiling decorated with stucco, but for the most part made of glass.
Even the boutiques themselves are quite colorful. For example, the famous boutique No. 24-26, where Robert Capia's antique dolls are displayed. Before becoming passionate about collecting, Robert was an actor. And they say that Catherine Deneuve loved to visit him here, in this boutique. Her photo shoots for Elle magazine even took place here. And it was also in this gallery that the very first store of Christian Louboutin opened - the now world-famous shoe designer.
