Tuesday, July 1, 2008

St.Germain des Pres

Suggestions:


01. Dries Van Noten-7 Quai Malaquais
-Belgian designer of beautifully made, unique and intellectual
clothes.
02. 7L - 7 Rue de Lille
-Book store founded by fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld. Incredible
photography book selection.
03. Muriel Grateau- 37 Rue de Beaune
-Minimalist tablewear in great colors, as well as elaborate jewelry.
04. Ladurée- 21 Rue Bonaparte
-Legendary Salon de Thé with incredible sweets all beautifully
presented.
05. Assouline Books- 35 Rue Bonaparte
-Great book editions and special objects. Collector items.
06. Musée Delacroix- 6 Rue de Furstemberg
-Dedicated to the great 19th century Romantic painter who also
painted chapels in St. Sulpice.
07. St. Germain des Pres- Rue Bonaparte
-Paris' oldest church.
08. Heckmann Ivorie- 57 Rue Bonaparte
-Beautiful bone and antique ivory pieces as all as large stoned
jewelry.
09. Pierre Hermé- 72 Rue Bonaparte
-Makers of my favorite macarons. Sorry Ladurée...
10. YSL Rive Gauche- Place St. Sulpice
-Yves St. Laurent loved the area so much that he created
ready-to-wear, designs for how people truly lived.
11. St. Sulpice- see previous blog entry
12. A.P.C.- 38 Rue Madame
-By now a lot of people know the brand. It specializes in well made
but basic clothes with a french touch and cut.
13. Le Pont Traversé- Rues Madame and Vaugirard
- Specializing in older books and prints. You can spend hours in
this small shop on the corner.
14. Jardin du Luxembourg- Details coming soon.



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