Shops in Paris

Louis Vuitton flagship store in Paris.
At Louis Vuitton it all started with the world-famous LV-initialled travel goods, but the range of leather accessories has grown considerably since then as well as the fashion collection by designer Marc Jacobs.

Louis Vuitton is one of the oldest names in the business. In 1854, Louis Vuitton opened his first store in Paris, hawking finely made trunks, hat boxes, and other luxury luggage for the well-traveled set. By 1888, he had his signature brown and tan checked pattern, and by 1896, the now iconic monogram that peppers its supple leather goods, including some instantly collective women’s bags—the Speedy, the Steamer, the Pochette—appeared. Amazingly, the company didn’t tap into the ready-to-wear business until 1997 when New York designer Marc Jacobs joined, immediately adding an incredibly lucrative clothing business while bringing Vuitton up-to-date by collaborating with such artists as Stephen Sprouse (who irreverently graffitied bags) and later Takashi Murakami (who added a bubble-gum anime humor to the line). Today, the label encompasses ready-to-wear, watches, jewelry, beauty, home, and, of course, that want-worthy luggage.

Pierre Hermé is described in the international press as the "Picasso of Pastries," it's his attention to fine detail and consummate professionalism that sets him apart in this age of celebrity chefs and media created sensation. His passion for technical precision has redefined the art of pastry.

Discover great pastries amoung which the world famous macaroons ranging from rose pink to pistachio green and luminescent bronze.... A true delight..

Tabac George V cigar shop in Paris

Just a step away from the Champs-Elysées, on the Avenue George V, find one of the finest cigar shop of Paris: Tabac George V. Almost 30 years of experience certainly makes the difference. We appreciate in this civette ( French name for cigar shop) a very impressive stock of Cuban an not-Cuban cigars, aged and vintage cigars, Local editions and Limited editions and few hidden treasures… Mr and Miss Sermet, the owners, are just great and qualified, just start talk to them kindly and they will open their secret humidors. The place is quite small but you can take your time to choose which is very pleasant..