Melissa L.
Yelp
This boutique is the World headquarters of Hermès, and the largest store of the brand. Two expansive levels allow you to meander through the different departments of merchandise and carefully select your luxury purchases, and all the while admire the décor and the building which is a classified monument. Hermès has been at this location since the 19th century, and this is where they used to make all of their merchandise, but they now have ateliers outside of Paris as production has grown quite a bit since then! ;)
You can find the classic and emblematic items such as their hand bags and silk scarves, but you can also find what the French call fantasy jewelry, or the real stuff, perfume, agendas and small leather goods, belts, gloves, and shoes (designed by Pierre Hardy), a womens' prête-à-porter collection designed by Christophe Lemaire since the Fall collection of 2011 (before it was designed by Jean-Paul Gaultier for about 10 years), there's also a mens' department with a clothing line designed by Véronique Nichanian; silk ties and mens accessories, you can also find home goods such as linens, table ware, silver ware, furniture, items for home décor and of course you can find everything you need for equestrian activities, this being the first area of expertise of the "maison".
This "house" represents a quintessentially French style and puts much emphasis on the quality of their products, the nobility of excellent workmanship, the idea of a search for inspiration through travel, design and a great love for long-lasting products that you can keep for years and pass on to those who come after you. It is a family run business, one of the few remaining large family enterprises in France.
For a truly chic shopping experience come and explore this magnificent store.