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A visit to the Paris F.P.Journe Boutique
I have written about the Hong Kong F.P.Journe Boutique before, a true oasis from the bustle of the city and the other watch boutiques. So I took the opportunity to visit the Paris Boutique and the experience was equally delightful.
The F.P.Journe Boutique is located near the Sotheby’s Auction House on Rue du Faubourg St-Honore. The shop occupies the corner block and has the traditional accoutrements of the winding rotor door handles and the split shades depicting the Resonance. The location is perfect and in area surrounded by small shops and art galleries.
I meet the manager, Lucas Pouedras, and then spent an hour (or was it two?) in the company of the delightful Maurine Tessier. Maurine gave me a tour of the Boutique which is split over two floors. Downstairs is a general display area with some watch making tools. Upstairs is a Bar with French champagne and wine (but I had an espresso as it was still early). There is a library of books, including the works of Breguet and other important reference tomes. We talked horology in general and looked at some watches which I will bring you in future posts.
Please visit the F.P.Journe Boutique if you are in Paris. I can guarantee you will be made welcome and will see some fantastic watches in a relaxed environment.
Andrew
I love thes mirrors that invert the image to show you how the watch looks to others.
Time to leave, but I hope to visit again.
A visit to the Paris F.P.Journe Boutique
I have written about the Hong Kong F.P.Journe Boutique before, a true oasis from the bustle of the city and the other watch boutiques. So I took the opportunity to visit the Paris Boutique and the experience was equally delightful. The F.P.Journe Boutique...
Thank you for this "virtual" visit of the Boutique
By seeing your pictures, i can feel you enjoyed the visit. I like the design of the door handles, they look really nice. Looking forward to your future posts about the watches. Thanks again for sharing with us. Best regards Fabio
Thanks to you Andrew, I can now almost say.....
that I visited the FP Journe Boutique in Paris. Thanks to your pictures. I say this because, back in January, as I "needed" to go to the Hermes Boutique to buy something for my better half and the Hermes Boutique is located on the Rue du Faubourg St Honor...
Well that's a memorable event
I had a long and pleasant walk down the length of Rue du Faubourg St-Honore dropping into shops that caught my eye. All the time in the world which is unusual in everyday life, but the best way to enjoy this magical city. Happy memories for both of us! Le...
Thanks for the tour
Great tour of the boutique, and marvelous pictures too. Looks like a real cosy place to be in, and I especially love that wall clock. Richard
The Boutique should consider selling them!
Many people comment. They have a quartz heart but look great. I would happily have one on my wall. Andrew
Journes boutiques are just a joy to enter
I love their displays, the ease to sit and visit and look at the pieces. Their hospitality. All very intimate and of impeccable details. I am sorry I missed the Paris boutique. I can't believe I was right near there on my last visit. But I go to NYC to vi...
There is a family similarity ...
... between all the F.P.Journe Boutiques as you know, Joe. That is part of the pleasure because you feel instantly at home whichever city you are in. And I find the staff in every boutique I have visited not only welcoming (as they should be) and knowledg...
It is a very famous place for two reasons.
First because we are always warmly welcome and it is one of my headquarters in Paris! I visit the boutique once per week! :) Second reason... because it is located just in front of the most famous flat in Paris, the place where our President, Mr Hollande,...
Thanks for the intriguing background
Thanks for the intriguing background, FX. It is a lovely street to walk down in Paris and I like the fact that the F.P.Journe Boutique is a little away from the hustle and bustle of Place Vendome. I assume it is the winding rotor door handles that attract...
I will Andrew! But be sure that they perfectly remember your visit!
I've just spoken about it with Maurine! Fx
Ahah FX, so you were with your President and.....
Julie Gayet! Having croissants? I presume;) Cheers Francois
Been there, very nice boutique...
... staff is very welcoming, great atmosphere to discover a great brand. Did you shoot some of their watches?
Here’s something to start you off …
The Mother of Pearl Boutique editions for the Chronometre Souveraine and the Octa Automatic Lune. Click here to read more . I will present some more novelties shortly. ...
Always a nice experience to be found...
In every corner of the globe as well! Thanks for sharing Andrew! I still really like the Chonometre Bleu. When I saw the photos, I thought it was too blue. When I saw it in person. I thought it was so right.
The Chronometer Bleu dial ...
... is one of the most difficult that the Journe dial manufacture produces .... in Journe's cheapest watch. They discard many dials. But Francois-Paul insisted it be made the way it is; no shortcuts. I will revisit the Bleu because the dial takes on so ma...
Agreed
Lovely dial in person and so complex to make. I wish FPJ would consider making it in steel or white gold (with a higher MSRP) since I find the tantalum color to be a bit too dull for a radiant dial (I understand the logic of the blue hues with this metal ...
A steel F.P Journe ...
... that is not a ding dong watch is an interesting idea. Journe has always prefered precious metals (gold and platinum) for cases and (since 2004) movements (gold) except in his sports watches. I actually like the blue of the tantalum case which is also ...
Absolutely, limited edition would be the right idea!
Think about what would happen - his first steel non complication, and with the most interesting complex dial. He could price it at 20% above the CB even though it is steel and tantalum cases are more valuable and me and others would line up I think!
I went, but did not see a single watch in the flesh....
I went to the boutique --- but never saw any watches. I walked in right as they were closing and clearing the shop. The salespeople could see the disappointed on my face, encouraged me to visit again the next day and even offered to open up a half hour ea...
That is just what I would expect
I love heating stories like this. Respect for the customer and respect for the brand by the Boutique staff. I hope you managed to get back there. Regards, Andrew