PARIS SHOPPING
Shop Till You Drop In Paris
by Phil Chavanne
In this issue I have yet more Parisian shopping bargains and
discoveries in store for the readers of paris-eiffel-tower-news.com:
designer leather and furs direct from the manufacturer’s workshop,
fine crystal and some wine-tasting sessions from one of the most
reputed Parisian wine cellars!
Parisian designer leather & fur - direct from the manufacturers!
I couldn’t believe my luck when, wandering through the Rue de
Paradis on the lookout for yet more shopping bargains for the readers
of paris-eiffel-tower-news.com, I spotted the workshop exhibition of
Jekel. Since 1947, Jekel has been bringing French fashion know-how
to designer leather and fur.
I know fur isn't the most popular item in the United States, and it is
much less worn in Europe than in the 1920-50s. The art of designing
fur coats and accessories is quickly disappearing, a less than a
hundred craftsmen remain in activity in Paris. Finding fur clothing may
soon be as difficult as finding a genuine Rembrandt in an attic.
I met with the owner of Jekel, Sylvain Jekel himself who explained that
his workshop creates and sells exclusive designer leather models,
and fur clothing and accessories.
Jekel distribute their goods internationally to ready-to-wear names
and quality retailers such as Galeries Lafayette, Sonya Rykiel, Darel,
Apostrophe, etc. The workshop is situated at No. 22 Rue de Paradis.
The ready-to-wear clothing available off the rack is not tailor-made, but
Sabrina, the lovely assistant I met, confirmed that Jekel could adjust
items on the spot for you (and indeed, she was busily adding a button
for a customer as we were speaking).
Prices start at € 300, and they can even ship your purchases
oversees so you don’t have to overload your suitcases.
Once again, the address of the Jekel workshop is 22 Rue de Paradis,
75010 Paris. Their phone number is 33 (O)1 47 70 73 90, and you
can get there from the following stations: 'Gare de l'Est',
'Poissonniere', and 'Chateau d'Eau'.
Rue de Paradis – A crystal paradise?
Another thing that will strike you as you visit Rue de Paradis will be the
number of shops offering world-renowned Limoges porcelain, plates,
and dinner sets, as well as fine crystal products, from glasses and
wine decanters to chandeliers.
Crystal is a type of glass which contains a small percentage of lead to
lend it more clarity and sparkle than ordinary glass. Crystal is usually
cut to enhance its reflective qualities, making it a very pretty, highly
valued (and more costly) type of glassware.
Most shops on Paradis street sell "Cristal de Baccarat", an expensive
and prestigious brand of crystal with a long and distinguished history
dating back to the early 1800s, and known for supplying royalty with its
production.
Those of you who don’t want to fork out a load of money, there is a
shop at No. 52 named 'Décor et Cristal' which carries a different type
of crystal. Their source is from a factory in Eastern France, the
'Cristallerie des Vosges du Nord'. Although not Baccarat crystal, theirs
is still high-quality, and--I was told by the sales assistant--even
dishwasher safe!
Prices are great too: some models of crystal glasses retail at € 6 a
piece instead of the usual € 30. Products are offered at 20 to 60%
discounts.
Décor et Cristal is located at No. 52 rue de Paradis, 75010 Paris.
Their phone number is: 33 (0) 1 48 24 57 33.
Wine tasting at Galerie Vivienne
If you like your wine, you won’t want to miss this French 1950s-style
period wine shop. With its wood paneling and charming window
displays, it opens up onto the Galerie Vivienne, one of the most
stunning indoor arcades in Paris. There lie the wine cellars of
'Legrand filles et fils' (Legrand daughters & sons), some of the most
highly reputed in Paris.
These cellars have been lovingly and expertly stocked by three
generations of the Legrand family ever since the end of the World War
I. Sadly enough, these cellars are not open to the general public. The
shop offers however a warm family atmosphere.
Wine prices range from € 5 to € 10,000 a bottle, with a wide selection
in the €5-€15 price bracket. You won’t go hungry either, as the shop
also carries a range of delicacies to bring out the flavor of the wine.
Worthy of note, the shop offers wine tasting and lessons! For € 60 you
can attend an introductory wine tasting session every Monday from 8
to 10 pm. Seating is limited, so book beforehand by phone or by e-
mail.
The shop also features a wine tasting corner, open from 12:00 noon
to 6:00 pm, where you can choose a wine and get a plate of
accompanying delicacies specially selected to bring out the taste of
your wine. The cost is € 5.25 a glass and € 15-30 a plate. You can
also order desserts.
The shop has two entrances: No. 1 Rue de la Banque, and No. 12
Galerie Vivienne, 75002 Paris. For wine tasting reservations, call: 33
(0)1 42 60 07 12 or email: info[at]caves-legrand.com.
Discover your very own Paris: don’t miss the next issue of paris-eiffel-
tower-news.com newsletter by Phil Chavanne, Paris veteran and
author. Each issue brings you tips on everything Paris, from great
spots for a stroll to off-the-beaten-track attractions, to the best in real
Parisian eateries.
About the Author:
In his free Paris guide Phil Chavanne and his team of Parisian
experts give English-speaking travelers scores of advices and
information bits on Paris and how best to visit the French capital.
Shop Till You Drop In Paris
by Phil Chavanne
In this issue I have yet more Parisian shopping bargains and
discoveries in store for the readers of paris-eiffel-tower-news.com:
designer leather and furs direct from the manufacturer’s workshop,
fine crystal and some wine-tasting sessions from one of the most
reputed Parisian wine cellars!
Parisian designer leather & fur - direct from the manufacturers!
I couldn’t believe my luck when, wandering through the Rue de
Paradis on the lookout for yet more shopping bargains for the readers
of paris-eiffel-tower-news.com, I spotted the workshop exhibition of
Jekel. Since 1947, Jekel has been bringing French fashion know-how
to designer leather and fur.
I know fur isn't the most popular item in the United States, and it is
much less worn in Europe than in the 1920-50s. The art of designing
fur coats and accessories is quickly disappearing, a less than a
hundred craftsmen remain in activity in Paris. Finding fur clothing may
soon be as difficult as finding a genuine Rembrandt in an attic.
I met with the owner of Jekel, Sylvain Jekel himself who explained that
his workshop creates and sells exclusive designer leather models,
and fur clothing and accessories.
Jekel distribute their goods internationally to ready-to-wear names
and quality retailers such as Galeries Lafayette, Sonya Rykiel, Darel,
Apostrophe, etc. The workshop is situated at No. 22 Rue de Paradis.
The ready-to-wear clothing available off the rack is not tailor-made, but
Sabrina, the lovely assistant I met, confirmed that Jekel could adjust
items on the spot for you (and indeed, she was busily adding a button
for a customer as we were speaking).
Prices start at € 300, and they can even ship your purchases
oversees so you don’t have to overload your suitcases.
Once again, the address of the Jekel workshop is 22 Rue de Paradis,
75010 Paris. Their phone number is 33 (O)1 47 70 73 90, and you
can get there from the following stations: 'Gare de l'Est',
'Poissonniere', and 'Chateau d'Eau'.
Rue de Paradis – A crystal paradise?
Another thing that will strike you as you visit Rue de Paradis will be the
number of shops offering world-renowned Limoges porcelain, plates,
and dinner sets, as well as fine crystal products, from glasses and
wine decanters to chandeliers.
Crystal is a type of glass which contains a small percentage of lead to
lend it more clarity and sparkle than ordinary glass. Crystal is usually
cut to enhance its reflective qualities, making it a very pretty, highly
valued (and more costly) type of glassware.
Most shops on Paradis street sell "Cristal de Baccarat", an expensive
and prestigious brand of crystal with a long and distinguished history
dating back to the early 1800s, and known for supplying royalty with its
production.
Those of you who don’t want to fork out a load of money, there is a
shop at No. 52 named 'Décor et Cristal' which carries a different type
of crystal. Their source is from a factory in Eastern France, the
'Cristallerie des Vosges du Nord'. Although not Baccarat crystal, theirs
is still high-quality, and--I was told by the sales assistant--even
dishwasher safe!
Prices are great too: some models of crystal glasses retail at € 6 a
piece instead of the usual € 30. Products are offered at 20 to 60%
discounts.
Décor et Cristal is located at No. 52 rue de Paradis, 75010 Paris.
Their phone number is: 33 (0) 1 48 24 57 33.
Wine tasting at Galerie Vivienne
If you like your wine, you won’t want to miss this French 1950s-style
period wine shop. With its wood paneling and charming window
displays, it opens up onto the Galerie Vivienne, one of the most
stunning indoor arcades in Paris. There lie the wine cellars of
'Legrand filles et fils' (Legrand daughters & sons), some of the most
highly reputed in Paris.
These cellars have been lovingly and expertly stocked by three
generations of the Legrand family ever since the end of the World War
I. Sadly enough, these cellars are not open to the general public. The
shop offers however a warm family atmosphere.
Wine prices range from € 5 to € 10,000 a bottle, with a wide selection
in the €5-€15 price bracket. You won’t go hungry either, as the shop
also carries a range of delicacies to bring out the flavor of the wine.
Worthy of note, the shop offers wine tasting and lessons! For € 60 you
can attend an introductory wine tasting session every Monday from 8
to 10 pm. Seating is limited, so book beforehand by phone or by e-
mail.
The shop also features a wine tasting corner, open from 12:00 noon
to 6:00 pm, where you can choose a wine and get a plate of
accompanying delicacies specially selected to bring out the taste of
your wine. The cost is € 5.25 a glass and € 15-30 a plate. You can
also order desserts.
The shop has two entrances: No. 1 Rue de la Banque, and No. 12
Galerie Vivienne, 75002 Paris. For wine tasting reservations, call: 33
(0)1 42 60 07 12 or email: info[at]caves-legrand.com.
Discover your very own Paris: don’t miss the next issue of paris-eiffel-
tower-news.com newsletter by Phil Chavanne, Paris veteran and
author. Each issue brings you tips on everything Paris, from great
spots for a stroll to off-the-beaten-track attractions, to the best in real
Parisian eateries.
About the Author:
In his free Paris guide Phil Chavanne and his team of Parisian
experts give English-speaking travelers scores of advices and
information bits on Paris and how best to visit the French capital.
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