Hermès Rive Gauche And Lunch At Le Plongeoir, Paris

A visit to the Hermès Left Bank store and lunch at Le Plongeoir, Paris...

My trip to Paris with Hermès started off with a trip to the atelier to see the bags in production, so of course the next step was to see the shiny finished pieces in their proper surroundings. We visited the spectacular Hermès flagship store on the rue de Sèvres, just a few steps from the iconic Hotel Lutetia , in the heart of Saint Germain. Located in the what was once the Hotel Lutetia’s art deco swimming pool, this is the very first Hermès store on the Left Bank. Designed architecture company RDAI, the three-floor concept store contrasts original 1930s features with Denis Montel’s imposing wooden cocoons and wooden wave furnishings, reflecting the building’s original purpose. The front of the store is an adorable flower shop with stunning arrangements and bouquets by renowned Parisian florist Baptiste Pitou. After a fragrant entrance to the store, there is the silk scar...

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