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Authentic Parisian roof decoration by Toit de Paris
How would you like to take a little piece of Paris with you? An authentic object which, from its height, will have borne witness to the history of the capital? This is what the company “Toit de Paris” offers with its extraordinary idea of recycling the zinc roofs of traditional Parisian buildings into superb decorative objects! Zinc roofs have been one of Paris’ architectural signatures since the Haussmann works of the 19th century. Its shades of grey, which cover the capital, are known worldwide. More than 70% of Parisian roofs are made of zinc, a material chosen for its lightness and resistance to corrosion and bad weather. France…
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Wooden puzzle by MICHELE WILSON
From the first children puzzle, born in England in 1760, to the most modern versions of today, the puzzles mania have been travelling in the world. Since 1975, Puzzles Michèle Wilson brand is the worthy successor of the wooden puzzle craft working. Of course the puzzles are now cut with an electrically powered jigsaw and no more with a manually operated one …But it still requires a specific handmade knowledge in order to follow the different color lines. Today some 20 employees are working between Burgundy and Paris workshops. Various puzzles themes are available for children and adults, from 12 pieces puzzles to …2500 or even 5000 pieces puzzles !…
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Tea by DAMMANN FRERES
The French Tea History dates back to the Versailles’ court times. The royal court was found of novelties and was excited to discover the East Indies secrets. In 1692, the French King Louis XIV gave an exclusive licence * to Mr Damame for the tea trading. (* the famous King’s edit for “caffé, thé, sorbec, chocolat”= for coffee, tea, ice-cream and chocolate !). Since then, the company Dammann Frères have been investing in tea and/or spices factories abroad, in boutiques or retailers networks. But also have been creating its own blends and accessories: * years 50′: creation of the first french flavored blend (“Douchka” black tea blend),…
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Leather bags by MOYNAT PARIS
Pauline Moynat was one of the kind ! She was the only female trunk maker of her time… She had left her provincial life at the age of sixteen, emigrated to Paris in search for a job, worked in a small leather-working atelier … And founded the eponymous house in 1849 (along with Octavie & Francois Coulembier). Perfect timing, this was during the height of rail travel and the creation of France’s railway network…! Maison Moynat became pioneer in luxury (automobile) luggage and was celebrated for its trunk-making savoir-faire. The brand registered numerous patents and won prestigious awards for their inventions : 1854 – First to use a sturdy…
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Coin collection & jewelry by MONNAIE DE PARIS
The “Monnaie de Paris” was founded in 864 by the French King Charles II. The King’s purpose was to decree the creation of a coining workshop in Paris, attached to the crown. At the time, 8 coin striking workshops were scattered right across the territory. For several centuries, the number of royal workshops varied. By 1878, only Monnaie de Paris was still in operation. Its current location (Quai de Conti) was decided by the King Louis XV. In 1958, President Charles de Gaulle relocated the coins factory (industrial minting) in the west of France ( 44 Pessac). The ultra-secured factory not only manufactures the Euro coins used in France…
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18th century inspiration artcraft by ANTOINETTE POISSON
When 2 heritage restorers re-discovered the “Domino” paper technique ! In the 1700s, the decorative papers were hand-blocked crafted by the Dominotiers (French guild of paper makers). Those papers sheets were used as wallpaper, decorative papers (books covers) or lining boxes….But during the next century, with the new continuous paper roll, the Domino technique slowly disappeared. Luckily, Vincent Farelly and Jean-Baptiste Martin have been reviving this “savoir-faire” in their Parisian workshop. They even named their brand with the real name of the Marquise de Pompadour, the King Louis XV’s favorite (she was a lover of art and wallpaper, who lived when the domino papers flourished ). You will…
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Underwears, footwears & clothes by LE SLIP FRANCAIS
Impossible not to talk about Le Slip Français, one of the french business success story as we like it ! Or how a young graduated named Guillaume Gibault decided in 2011 to restaure the status of the french man’s underwear…10 years later, the wage is a success ! The manufacturing is 100% made in France (in 29 subcontracted workshops in France). And the company now sells men and women’ underwear, slippers, socks, clothes…. Le Slip Français even implemented its own factory for the slippers’ production ! Le Slip Français is an uncomplicated,comfortable and unisex brand ! It also manages capsules collection in collaboration with…
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Delicacies by CONFITURE PARISIENNE
It is funny how some business ideas arise…Some times, it just needs a meeting of 2 mothers (Laura Goninet & Nadège Gaultier) outside of their daugthers’ infant schools 🙂 And the belief of one of them: marmelades were underestimated and it was high time to consider them as a true gourmet product ! Sinec 2015, the CONFITURE PARISIENNE brand has been lending prestige to marmelade : 70% of fruits (most of them seasonal), the remaining part with unrefined cane sugar, no additive, 100% made in Paris... You will find a large range of seasonal sweet delicacies but not only; unexpected savors or original blends are also available ….as…
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Children book “Lily mène l’enquête” by PEGGY NILLE
“Lily mène l’enquête à Paris” (Lily leads the investigation in Paris) is part of the book collection (Lily cherche et trouve) of the Nathan Publishing ltd. This time, the young Lily and her famous cat Mia are in Paris: while strolling around the city, their attention is drawn by a figure walking on the rooftops ! A good excuse to start a new investigation… -:) This book will allow the young reader (+4 years old) to discover the French capital, beautifully and colorfully illustrated by the talented Peggy Nille. You can buy this children’s book in traditional book stores ( Fnac or other bookshops). If you liked this book, 2…
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Interior decoration items and books by MARIN MONTAGUT
Marin Montagut is a talented illustrator, a flea market – antique shop afficionado and a designer, deeply in love with the Paris city ! He collaborates with famous french brands on a regular basis (Ritz Hotel, Chateau de Versailles, Dyptique…etc). He even has is own TV show called “Maps” (on Paris Premier channel), where he makes you discover his Parisian secret spots and nice antique shops ! In spring 2020, to our greatest delight, he had the good idea to open a beautiful boutique ! His creations and illustrations are duplicated in various products ranges such as home decorations items, textiles, glassware, porcelain and paperwork. These delicate creations…
