Bon Marche , France’s first department store

Hotel de Suede — Wed, 09 Jan 2013 01:44:43 +0000

Bon Marche Paris : founded in 1838, was the country’s very first department store. It was originally a haberdashery belonging to the Videau brothers, employing around a dozen people. Who could have guessed that this shop divided into 4 different sections would become one of the most prestigious stores in the world ? From the Hotel de Suede, it is just a 10 minute walk to this temple of shopping. What are you waiting for !

Bon Marche : the recommendation of the Hotel de Suede

In 1852, the Videau brothers joined forces with Aristide and Marguerite Boucicaut who undertook to transform the Au Bon Marché store. Offering a wide choice, small profit margins allowing for low prices clearly indicated on labels, a satisfied or your « money back guarantee », « merchandising of the products in a sales area », the couple had just invented the concept of the department store !

However, these two visionaries alarmed the Videau brothers, who sold them their share Bon Marche in 1863. By 1869, the store’s success was such that the Boucicauts extended it and soon Au Bon Marché stretched over 50000m² and employed more than 1700 people. The oldest French department store, renamed Le Bon Marché in 1989, has not stopped growing since.

In this building, steeped in history and within quick and easy reach of the Hotel de Suede, you can find the biggest brands in ladies, men’s and children’s fashions. Le Bon Marché also offers a wide selection of accessories, cosmetics and ideas for interiors, as well as a fine foods department: la Grande Epicerie. Take advantage of your stay at the Hotel de Suede to enjoy an unforgettable shopping experience !

To go to the store Le Bon Marche – left bank of Seine – Paris :

Bon Marché – 24 rue de Sèvres – Paris 7^th - Metro station : Sèvres-Babylone, lines 10, 12
Opening times: From Monday to Saturday from 10 am to 8 pm and until 9 pm on Thursdays and Fridays

Plan your subway itinerary now using the Parisian Metro’s interactive map.

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Grand Marche d’Art Contemporain, the greatest sector exposition in Paris

Hotel de Suede — Tue, 02 Oct 2012 13:57:01 +0000

Grand Marche d’Art Contemporain, the manifestation of Joel Garcia returns from November 1st to the 5th 2012 for its new edition. The mythic Place de la Bastille in Paris will be the location for the rendezvous of lovers of professional and amateur contemporary art.

Grand Marche d’Art Contemporain, the discovery of an enriched collection

Grand Marche d’Art Contemporain hasn’t stopped attempting to pay honor to the wealth of contemporary creation. It will house the 25,000 visitors who have waited to admire or buy, at “workshop” prices, the creations of 480 artists from all horizons, as well as give visitors the ability to discuss directly with artists, and is transforming not only the Place de la Bastille but also the edges of the Bassin de l’Arsenal into an exposition area for 5 days. This is a genuine voyage to the heart of contemporary art where all inspirations and all styles are represented.

Grand Marche d’Art Contemporain, the discovery of new talents

Grand Marche d’Art Contemporain has the ambition every year to discover not only new works, but also the new talent. For this 39th edition, 118 young artists will have the honor to exhibit their work in the space called the “Première expo” which will occupy an entire boulevard. Sculptors, photographers, and painters are waiting to meet their admirers in a convivial ambiance.

More information on: www.joel-garcia-organisation.fr