Located in the 1st Arrondissement in Paris, Place Vendôme is a prestigious square that has important historical value for France. Besides the Vendôme Column built by Napoleon I as a commemoration of the Battle of Austerlitz, this place is known for being home to the most important jewelry stores.
Is it its historical feel that attracts the world’s most renowned jewelry houses or its Parisian elegance? We don’t know exactly, but the fact that the Ritz Paris hotel that welcomed the great Coco Chanel for many years is a reason that makes this place a primary destination for store windows sparkling with diamonds, gold and precious stones.
From Van Cleef & Arpels to Cartier, Piaget, Boucheron, Bulgari, Dior, Louis Vuitton, Chaumet, Chopard, Chanel and many more, the list is endless and the place is gleaming with jewelry marvels that make our eyes shine at their brightest. And if you think that this Parisian place is only a destination for jewelry lovers, you are absolutely wrong! In addition to the great timepieces offered by the aforementioned houses, the likes of Breguet, Montblanc and Jaeger-LeCoultre join the list.
Below is a quick look at our most beloved jewelry and watches stores in this Parisian wonder!
- Van Cleef & Arpels opened its store on 22 Place Vendôme in 1906
- Cartier moved its present-day headquarters to 13 Rue de la Paix in 1898
- Boucheron moved to its store to 26 Place Vendôme in 1893
- Jaeger-LeCoultre opened its store on 7 Place Vendôme in 2012
- Chaumet opened its store on 12 Place Vendôme in 1902
- Dior opened its store on 8 Place Vendôme in 2001
- Repossi opened its store on 6 Place Vendôme in 1985
- Louis Vuitton returned to where its story began and more specifically to 2 Place Vendôme in 2017
- Graff opened its store at 17 Place Vendôme in 2016
- Chanel opened its store at 18 Place Vendôme in 1991
- Patek Philippe opened its store at 10 Place Vendôme in 2009
- Hublot opened its store at 10 Place Vendôme in 2010
The list goes on and on, as the houses mentioned above are just a few of many. So, next time you’re in Paris, make sure you visit one, or all of these places!
Mirella Haddad
