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French style at home
The French are masters at all things aesthetic…and
the many beautiful home decoration and design shops found in Le Marais are proof
of this imagination and creativity. The shops themselves are lovely…their
contents inspiring. Whether your style is classic or modern, traditional French,
baroque, avant-garde or vintage, you’ll find quality furniture and the
perfect accessories to complement any décor. If you are furnishing your
dream pied-à-terre in Paris, or want to purchase a bit of French flair
to enjoy at home, take some time to browse through these shops. Most accept
credit cards, and some will give you a tax refund for goods you are exporting
(for non-EEC residents only) – be sure to ask.
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Fleur de Verre
23 Rue Michel
Lecomte
75003 Paris
Tel 06 15 25 47 15
E-mail | Web-site
Monday – Friday
10H30 – 17H30
Saturday by appointment |
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An
atelier of true creativity and innovation, A Fleur de Verre
is an artists collective dedicated to glasswork and stained
glass. In addition to stained glass windows, their artisans
design and create a range of unique decorative pieces : lamps,
mirrors, and jewelry. If you have your own ideas, special
orders are also available upon request. The artists at A Fleur
de Verre would be happy to make your project a reality. |
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Muskhane
3 rue Pastourelle
75003 Paris
Tél 01 42 71 07 00
E-mail
Tuesday to Saturday
12 a.m. to 7 p.m. |
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Muskhane
is, first and foremost, a people’s story. It is about
people in Nepal, Tibet and other Himalayan regions that have
inspired us with the materials, colors and techniques that
bring spirit to our collection. It is about people in Europe
who are interested in contemporary design, but also in traditional
methods of handicraft, full of life stories and history. Finally,
Muskhane is about a team, people who are willing to combine
old methods and new techniques. Muskhane also means “smile”
in Nepali…and this is what we wish to bring to the faces
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Tips on Decoration
and Design
The nesting impulse, redoing the family home, couple
on the go or just creating your own personal pad ? Whatever the
reason reality rears it’s proverbial head and the decorating
world has all the answers. Whether warming up your walls or expanding
those too small spaces, creative solutions in decorating carry their
weight in gold and can cure all ills. So let’s go shopping
because le Marais is the capitol of design and décor par
excellence. Décor starts with the architecture of each building
and home. Classic, Baroque, Medieval, Neo-gothic, like the Arrow
of Notre Dame redone by Violet le Duc, even Art Nouveau style can
be found in le Marais. Hundreds of little boutiques remind us that
creativity has it’s heart in le Marais and is in fact more
than welcome.
Avoid the pretentious designer chain stores and the
tacky Malaysian imports. You’ll find the same products in
London and Singapore. Check out the real styles made by the real
creators in the neighborhood who carry on the tradition of artisan
commerce. But watch out for trendy things that burn out of style
before you’ve even crossed customs with your new discovery.
Oops! I saw that on 5th Avenue , I found the same thing in Nice!
etc… Think original but classic. Simple good taste never goes
out of fashion and is passed from generation to generation.
Don’t forget that certain times are designated
as special sales seasons. January and August are the best months
to go wild without ruining your decorating budget! |
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Paris
capital of creativity
By Pascal Fonquernie, editor
"Paris Je t'Aime" was the theme of this year's "Paris, Capitale de la Création" celebration two weeks ago. This organization is designed to promote 16 professional design trade fairs in fashion and housewares. Over champagne cocktails and hors d'oeuvres, in front of an audience of hundreds in the salons of the Hôtel de Ville, three of Mayor Bertrand Delanoë's deputies – Jean-Bernard Bros, Lyne Cohen-Solal and Christophe Girard – honored a line-up of creative and innovative leaders in the design community, including Jean Bousquet, manager of Cacharel.
The entrance, lobbies and main ballroom were lit entirely in pink, and a large screen showed attendees as they entered by the grand staircase. Adrian Leeds, Editor of ParlerParis.com, and I received a warm welcome from Laurent Queige, who is in charge of tourism promotion at Paris City Hall. The Champagne was not pink but it was delicious, and it was fascinating to see the gigantic ballroom that usually only receives the world’s top representatives opened to so many people – artists, journalists and creative heads from around the globe. The ambiance was definitely informal, and if we had any doubt before that Paris was the city of creativity, we were certain about it when we left. For those couple of hours we had the best vie en rose we could imagine.
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Entrance of Paris city hall for the event and the grand ballroom, with «la creme de la creme»
of creative Paris.
The Paris Capitale de la Création annual event had the Hôtel de Ville in the heart of le Marais lit bright pink from the entrance at 3 rue Lobau to the grand salons where Mayor Bertrand Delanoë and his staff honored 16 of the city's most creative individuals - those designers responsible for 16 trade exhibitions this coming year in the City of Light.
The grand ballrooms of the Hôtel de Ville are lavishly stunning even when completely empty, but bathed in pink light, the chandeliers and gilded carvings took on new meaning. The hundreds of chic Parisians who attended by invitation took on a rosy glow, downed their glasses of champagne, snacked on foie gras topping a "petite Madeleine," mingled and schmoozed to see and be seen.
A lot of shops and designers in le Marais are taking part of the events and offer creative circuits between designer shops and glamourous restaurants and cocktails bars…
Visit http://www.pariscapitaledelacreation.com for more information.
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Le Monde Sauvage
21 Rue de Sévigné
75004 Paris
Elegant, stylish and baroque accessories and curtains to match every kind of
décor.
Comme une étincelle
9 rue Elzévir
75003 Paris
(closed on Tuesdays)
Everything for Christmas and tableware, stylish and surprising, even for everyday
or all year!
BHV: Bazar de l’Hôtel
de Ville,
On the rue de Rivoli, 75004, facing the City Hall is our favorite department
store where you can find a wide choice of design for home furnishings. BHV is
Paris' biggest space for decoration and DIY in the basement and on level 4.
Do not miss the convenient and cheap restaurant on the 5th floor and the rooftop
terrace overlooking the fantastic Renaissance Hôtel de Ville.
Marie Robin
18 rue Montmorency 75003 Paris
01 42 78 65 53
Méchiche Frédéric
4 rue Thorigny 75003 Paris
01 42 78 78 28
Pingeon Christian
33 bd Beaumarchais 75003 Paris
01 42 77 22 22
Ottomania
125 rue Turenne 75003 PARIS
01 40 27 83 12
Farfelus Farfadets
17 rue de Poitou 75003 PARIS
01 48 87 29 38
Gibeaux Christian
6 rue du Parc Royal 75003 PARIS
01 42 78 05 28
J P Molyneux Studio
4 rue Chapon 75003 PARIS
01 49 96 63 30
Kiener Daniel
14 rue Rambuteau 75003 PARIS
01 42 74 79 70
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Fancy some foie gras, select wines,
fine pastries and perhaps “escargots de Bourgogne?”
Cant’ live without rose petal jam or fine, select teas from
Ceylon?
Rendez-vous in our gastronomic
treasures pages! |
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Caravane
6 rue Pavée 75004 Paris
01 44 61 04 20
Daisy Simon
43 Bis bd Henri IV 75004 Paris
01 48 87 88 55
Françoise Dorget
6 rue Pavée 75004 Paris
01 44 61 04 20
Buzz Décorateur
8 rue du tresor 75004 PARIS
01 44 54 80 26
Ile Saint Louis Décoration
51 rue St Louis en l'Ile 75004 PARIS
01 43 29 86 62
Les Ateliers St Florent
37 bd Henri IV 75004 PARIS
01 40 27 87 67
C.S.A.O (Compagnie Sénégal
d'Afrique de l'Ouest)
13 rue Elzévir 75003 Paris
01 44 54 55 88
Pays d'Ailleurs
163 rue St Martin 75003 PARIS
01 48 87 55 52
NeC Nilsson et Chiglien
117 rue Vieille du Temple 75003 PARIS
Salih Mekhici
A lamp designer who has been awarded the first prize of the «INNOV’ART»
competition
100 rue Vieille du Temple 75003 PARIS
01 48 04 53 37
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