This shopping galery was built in 1881-1882 by architect Henri Rieck, and can be considered as the small brother of the Royal Galery.
In fact is was a street, covered by a glass roof, ornated by statues.
In its days, it was a 'culture centre'. There were several theatres, and the Castan museum ...
When the last theatre closed its doors in 1906, slowly, it went downhill...
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