Passage du Havre

About this mall

Pasage du Havre is a link between the main department stores and the Saint-Lazare train station. The passage currently offers a great choice of clothing brands and other decoration shops. 
First opened to the public in 1846, ten years after the construction of the Saint-Lazare train station, the Passage du Havre was a commercial success fr om day one with its many stores for toys, belts, shoes and other decorative or hardware products. Pre-dating the department stores by fifty years, with its high glass ceiling and a strategic location, the arcade was always bustling and a magnet to the crowds of shoppers. Today is one of the most popular shopping arcades in Paris, home to many well known brands such as the Fnac, Bourjois, Séphora, Fossil, Nature et découvertes, Zara, GAP, and H&M. 

Location and accessibility 

Located in central Paris above a major rail interchange.

Shopper Trafic/Catchment Area

Shopper traffic: 12.6 million visitors (2011/12 )

Entertainment zone

Fnac, NATURE & DECOUVERTES.

Features mall architecture

Within the refurbishment of an historical Passage built at the end of the 19th century in front of the Gare Saint Lazare in Paris One Works was asked to enhance the central plaza, first step being the design of the great chandelier. 120 drops of Murano blown glass, illuminated by spotlights, create a glittering play of lights, bringing the space up to life.
“Green walls” of live plants have been installed 
around the central piazza and the existing small garden has been extended to include a new outdoor café wh ere visitors can sit and relax. The centre has been rebranded to help communicate these features to visitors.

Project Cost

Value (€ million) 288.00