Paris has many beautiful shops but none quite like the Hermès store on Rue de Sèvres in the heart of St Germain.
Built in 1935, the Lutetia swimming pool closed many years later and was used for quite a few different ventures before being rescued by Hermès. Many of the art deco features have been retained including the original facade.
As you enter the shop, the perfume from the florist shop on the right greets you. A heady mix of peonies, tulips and orchids is beautifully displayed.
Descending the stairs, your eyes head straight to three latticed pavillions filling the interior space.  Each nine metre high pavilion is is made of woven ash wood. These house Hermès’ collections including a new interiors line – a first for this company that is better known for its handbags, clothing and jewellery.
Another ash wood structure lines the staircase into the pool area which is covered with mosaic tiles.
Venture upstairs for a tea and macaron at Le Plongeoir or turn the pages of one of the beautiful coffee table books on architecture, photography, art and interiors that are for sale in the small bookshop area
The view from here takes in the whole shop.
Shopping heaven!
Shopping not Swimming at Hermès in Paris!
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I have yet to visit such an exquisite store! The architecture of the ash wood structures are quite amazing, especially the images inside.
Murissa
It really is the most stunning store Murissa. I wonder if they get tired of all the sightseers!
WOW!! I’ve never seen anything like it. 🙂 Those pavilions are fantastic. 🙂
The pavilions are very clever Krista. They create small intimate areas to show off the tempting goodies!
Definitely a place where I could wile away a few hours. You would literally have to drag away from the china and glassware. Your photos really are lovely.
Thanks Nancie. So true…there’s so much to see..the small details of the decor as well as their fabulous collections!
Wow, what a fantastic place. I could almost smell those flowers, and the latticed pavilions are a work of art.
Next time you’re in Paris Jan you’ll have to visit! It’s stunning.
This store looks unlike any other I’ve seen what a unique shopping experience!
It really is worth a visit if you’re in Paris. A pretty amazing store! Thanks for stopping by.
So so so beautiful! And the flowers that greet you upon entry. That’s how it’s done! Great photos!
Thanks Marina. The shop is stunning…as you would expect from Hermès. I hope you get to see it one day!
The lovely Marina suggested I check out your post today.
I will now be visiting Hermès on Rue de Sèvres when I visit Paris next month. Cheers from Syders!
Thanks for visiting Syders and thanks Marina! You won’t be disappointed with Hermès! It’s a stunning ship. Have a great trip to Paris.
Wow – I’m used to the Hermes boutiques being tiny – have never been to the mother ship =) Looks like a delightful place.
Love the idea of the mother ship, Andrea!It’s a beautiful store and certainly worth a visit when you’re next in Paris.
That truly does look like shopping heaven!
It certainly is Christine. Our visit was preceded by a look don’t buy from my husband!!
Gorgeous! I would love to have to peak at the store… I’m not sure I could afford anything else!
They are so friendly in the shop and happy for you just to look Jade, so pop in when you’re next in Paris!
I love this shop! I think I took all the same photos you did.
It is an incredible shop isn’t it Debra. I only wish I could have bought something!
What a cool shopping experience! I think the lattice pavillions would make for a cool restaurant idea, too. 🙂
It’s a beautiful store and a great experience. I just wish I could have bought something!! The pavillions would look fabulous in a restaurant- great idea Gina