Almost everyone knows the PASSAGE SARGET and its obvious calling for trade...
Less well known: this passage was private, and it wasn't until 1919 that Bordeaux city hall bought the passage from a merchant (Nicolas-Désiré Cordier) to make it an easy, safe traffic route, partly avoiding Rue Martignac, extremely busy and dangerous for pedestrians at the time.
The glass roof stayed hidden behind false ceilings for a long time; during a renovation, tearing them down revealed this magnificent glass roof and decor in honor of Mercury (symbol of trade). A magnificent metal frame tops off this luminous decor, where two horns of plenty proudly announce to visitors the calling of the place.
They uncovered, at the foundation level, ancient baths, objects and mosaics from the 1st century.
As you now know, the Passage Sarget isn't just a traffic route but almost a time machine. Rich in history, it's also a warm, intimate and endearing spot.
