For the infrequent traveler to Paris, I thought I'd put up a few photos of the Métro signage. I know that several years ago I was looking for the nearest Métro and couldn't find it. Yet, there it was right in front of my eyes directly across the boulevard. The problem was that I was looking for a certain type of Métro sign like the one here to the right, but as you can see there are many types of signage for the Métros. 
Paris has two dozen "passages" in various parts of the city. Most were built in the late 1800's when Paris' unpaved roads were filled with horses. This created an unpleasant atmosphere for shoppers, especially when it rained. One after another these covered alleyways were built. Today they host a variety of shops from trendy boutiques to quirky specialty shops. The one shown here is located at 10 rue St. Marc and 11 blvd Montmartre. It has uniquely historical offerings ie, old postcards, stamps and several quaint restaurants.
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