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Fantastic Tour
Sep 14, 2010,16:36 PM
Beautiful store and beautiful photos. Thank JX.
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A visit to the iconic Cartier store at 13 Rue de la Paix
By: SJX : September 4th, 2010-03:48
Louis Cartier established the now famous Cartier boutique at 13 Rue de la Paix in 1899. Running between the Place Vendôme and Opéra Garnier, Rue de la Paix is the most expensive property on the French version of Monopoly. Cartier at 13 Rue de la Paix has ...
Part I: Ground level
By: SJX : September 4th, 2010-03:56
In Louis Cartier’s day, a visitor to 13 Rue de la Paix would have headed for a particular salon, depending on the object of interest. So for instance if a customer wanted pearls, he would have turned left for the Salon des Perles. Incidentally prior...
Part II: Upper levels
By: SJX : September 4th, 2010-03:57
Up the staircase to the second level there are additional sales areas and showcases. The view of the second level from the entrance to Jeanne Toussaint's office But the highlight of the floor is the office of Jeanne Toussaint, Cartier’s legendary Director...
Your Paris visit really pays off SJX, what a beautiful post
By: Geo : September 4th, 2010-23:04
The clock in the office of Louis Cartier is so incredible. I have seen it working and it's magic. The office of Jeanne Toussaint, Cartier’s Director of Jewellery looks beautiful, hard to imagine that it has not changed since. The Rue de la Paix Store real...
Beautiful pictures, SJX!
By: dxboon : September 5th, 2010-06:57
Your photos and commentary really evoke the romanticism of a bygone era. The Cartier boutique in Paris is elegant, lovely, and stylish -- just like their watches! Cheers, Daos
great tour...
By: ocwatching : September 7th, 2010-14:32
thanks for posting...is this something that the usual folks can just walk around? thanks...we will be in Paris late October and will have this on the list..
Fantastic Tour
By: Z3 : September 14th, 2010-16:36
Beautiful store and beautiful photos. Thank JX.
Is there any way
By: aaronm : September 23rd, 2010-12:00
for the average Joe off the street to see the upstairs collection, or do you have to already be one of the elect? A
Just awesome and amazing
By: Ares501 - Mr Green : September 4th, 2010-08:11
perfect example how to combine modern with traditional one of best interiors dedicated to selling timepieces (among other goods :0) ) ..... well one of best shop interiors of all times for me.... Thank you very much for making this report like I was there...
Thank You
By: vsayeedi : September 5th, 2010-06:42
For a truly wonderful report! Cartier is exquisite - I visited them on Rue de la Paix on a beautiful, sunny day last November. I feel the elegance of this brand is unmatched. Vicar...
Wow!
By: Timertom : September 6th, 2010-00:22
What an excellent article, and outstanding pictures. Thank you, Rishad
Probably our favourite boutique in Paris
By: MTF : September 6th, 2010-02:22
Thanks SJX for the photo tour. The rue de la Paix store is probably the current rs MTF's favourite store in Paris (and mine) -- a little oasis of luxury -- in a street full of luxe. Irrespective of the hard times suffered at Cartier New York and London, t...