Bourgogne Montana, a hotel near the Bon Marche 5 mars 2008
Posted by webmaster in : Shopping , add a commentLocated in the 7th arrondissement not too far from the Bourgogne Montana Hotel, the Bon Marché is the first department store or is considered as such.
The store was founded in 1838 by the Videau Brothers. Marguerite and Aristide Boucicaut buy the Videau shares in 1848, who were frightened by the sale ideas of the couple. In 1852, they start the transformation of the store by developing the new concept of department store with a wide assortment, fixed prices, direct access and a mise-en-scene of the goods in the sale area.
In 1869, the Boucicauts embark on another expansion of the store. Joie de vivre begins to show its face once more. People have a new urge to consume…
A room of one thousand seats is set up on the top of the building to accommodate the various parties.
In 1910, at the initiative of Mrs Boucicaut to accommodate their customers is created the Lutetia Hotel, which was the first art deco Hotel in Paris and remains the only palace on the left bank in Paris.
In 1858, the famous French author Emile Zola is fascinated by the frenzy of Parisian lifestyle. When Zola begins writing his novel commerce, it’s the beginning of a very precious work for him: Au Bonheur des Dames (The Ladies’ Paradise). He picks some of Artistide Boucicaut ’s attitude to create his caracter Octave Mouret.
The Bon Marche is closed to the Bourgogne Montana Hotel.
Photo credit: roboppy
Swim with Laure Manaudou 1 mars 2008
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On Saturday evening, a charity event is organized. The UNICEF and the FFN (Swimming French Federation) for the Nuit de l’Eau 2008, whom Laure Manaudou will be the godmother for the first edition.
Preserving water resources of the planet is paramount. This is why on March 1st, everywhere in France, more than a 100 aquatic centers will exceptionally open their doors from 8pm to midnight, to raise funds for the benefit of Unicef. On the agenda: diving, water polo, initiations, but also drawing competitions, music, an exhibition on the water… everything to inform, entertain and mobilize to celebrate water .
The swimming pool near the Terrass Hotel, in the 17th arrondissement will be part of the event.
Piscine Bernard Lafay
79, rue de la Jonquière
Métro Porte de Clichy
Soldes By Paris 8 janvier 2008
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More than 1,500 businesses are taking part in the second edition of Soldes By Paris.
This initiative was taken by the CCIP-Paris and its partners - the Mayor’s Office of Paris, the Parisian Office of Tourism and Convention Centre, Maison de la France, Galeries Lafayette and Printemps, with support from the Parisian Merchant’s Association, Procos, the Federation for Clothing and Labels, and the Parisian Clothing Federation - who wish to generate tourist and economic activity during the sales event.
Department stores and hip boutiques, luxury brands and young designers, concept stores and small shops have all come together to propose a high-quality and varied offer.
The event is also supported by promotional offers from Hotels Maurice Hurand www.hotelsmauricehurand.com
To discover Paris shopping in depth, as well as its art of living, you will receive :
- A Welcome Pack, including a bag, our Soldes By Paris guide and exclusive offers (discount vouchers for massages, special offers from our restaurant partners…). These packs will be distributed in the 500 hotels participating in Soldes By Paris and in the Shopping Stations.
- The guide, a magazine for the Parisian sales, will let you discover Paris via its circuits, must-see sites and fashion
Come attend the inauguration of Soldes By Paris, 9-20 January 2008 !
Just Rolex ! 2 novembre 2007
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A shop devoted to Rolex watches has just opened a stone’s throw from Saint Germain des Prés. From the sign, to the materials, via the colours, it’s the epitome of new Rolex stores around the world. Its 78 m², spread over 2 floors includes a reception area and after-sales service workshop. The aim: to offer informed advice and watch-making expertise that lives up to the quality and renown of Rolex watches…
Rolex
56 rue de Rennes
75006 Paris
