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The Right Bank is the north side of the River Seine in Paris, France. The Seine river flows westward through the city essentially splitting the city in two, the North side is the Right Bank and the South side is the Left Bank. The Right Bank is the larger of the two, and is traditionally upper crust. In fact, you’ll find that this was where the city’s wealthy residents lived. Although this is less applicable today, you can still find the majority of the city’s banks and businesses on the Right Bank -- as well as the major tourist attractions such as Tuileries Gardens, Louvre Museum, Place de la Concorde, and Arc de Triomphe... just to name a few. The RIght Bank is full of beautiful architecture and history.

During the 18th & 19th centuries, the city of Paris did not have sewers or paved walkways. “Les Passages” was created to protect the people from the elements and filth of the streets while they stroled from one boutique to the next. 140 covered passageways were built on the Right Bank as walkways with mosaic floors and neoclassic decoration. There are fewer than 30 left today.