Shopping along the Rue Royale, a stone's throw from Place de la Concorde

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If you’re a shopping addict and you happen to be in the area of the Place de la Concorde, just cross through the ‘Jardin des Tuileries on to the Rue Royale. This elegant street with its handsome regular façades stretches along 282 meters and leads you from the Place de la Concorde to the Place de la Madeleine. The planning of the Rue Royal began in 1758 by the same architect who designed the Place de la Concorde, Ange-Jacques Gabriel and has now become one of the most exclusive shopping areas in Paris.

                                                              

This elegant and historical street is one of the major emblematic arteries of the chic Paris. You will surely be captivated just glancing at the boutique windows of Maxim’s, the ‘Cristal’, the Lalique that expose fine porcelain and crystal. Some of the most renowned names of the French fashion are also represented with Dior, Carven, Bonpoint and many others. The choice is exclusive and the shops are side by side as well as on either side of the street, where you have a dazzling choice of the most exclusive, luxury boutiques in France.

                                                                                              

At one end of the Rue Royale you can admire the boutique of the well-known jeweller and watchmaker ‘Ludovic Milliaud’, in trade since 1883. There is a beautiful collection of watches and jewellery, with an exclusive laboratory for personalized creations.

                                                                                                 

Chanel on the Royale is a universe of luxury signed by Coco Chanel. Open the glass door and enter in to this hushed setting, which permeates a somewhat magical atmosphere and admire the latest creations in fashion. Karl Lagerfeld, has taken over the label of Coco Chanel and has now been around for years, having excelled in carrying on and innovating the Chanel style, offering the classical design, yet adding modern and original touches to the line with new colors and materials.

 

Gérard Darel on the Madeleine proposes irresistible yet essential and basic women’s wear that is so appealingly feminine, which is in fact one of the reasons of his success. Gérard Darel blends the typical French elegance and glamour with a natural and casual look. Quite a few celebrities have worn or wear his creations, amongst these is actress Charlotte Gainsbourgh, as well as Jackie Kennedy in the past. One of his more famous creations is the 24-hour travel bag and the well known ‘Jackie” necklace.

 

Whichever boutique you may glance in at or enter, this sophisticated and luxurious street offers an unforgettable stroll through glamour and style, typical of the French capital, a proud representative of some of the best fashion designers in the world.

                                                                                                                    

 

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