From the start of explorations for the “New World” or South Pacific Islands, mariners brought many “souvenirs” from their trip. Europeans are passionate for this far away civilisations and the wealthier get their own cabinet of curiosities. That was how a first temporary ethnographic Museum gathering many private collections opened its doors in Paris in… Read more »
At the 17th century, Louis XIV king of France felt concerned about giving disabled soldier a roof, he ordered the building of a vast monument to receive them. Actually, he wished mostly clear the capital city’s pavements out, which were full of old soldier who became beggars and even thief. L’Hôtel des Invalides was inaugurated… Read more »
Thierry Hermès ouvre un premier atelier à Paris en 1837 et propose à ses clients des selles et des harnachements haut de gamme. C’est son fils et son petit-fils qui décident de diversifier leurs produits afin de répondre aux attentes des cavaliers mais également des voyageurs. Les grands sacs de voyage et de sport, les… Read more »