It’s one of those Parisian addresses that you can’t help but rave about to anyone who will listen, once you discover it. Undeniably, L’Écritoire is a part of that list. Tucked away in Passage Molière, this stationery shop masters both the art of writing and the words, just like the famous writer who lent his name to the street. Cards, notebooks, pens, quills, pen holders, inks, seals… Here, the wooden shelves hold everything you need to write the most beautiful stories.
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A Family Legacy
And indeed, the most beautiful of all is the creation of this unique place. In 1975, Sofie, at just 20 years old, founded this shop by blending the legacies of her two grandfathers: one owned a 17m2 space, while the other ran a company producing school ink bottles that had been around since the late 19th century. "My mother rescued all the ink pots, set them up in that famous shop, and that's how L'Écritoire was born. It was a story of coincidences," says Valentine, her daughter, who now leads the family business. Over the years, the range of products has expanded...
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50 years of existence and this is just the beginning of the story
Since then, 50 years have passed and L’Écritoire continues to play an essential role in the lives of Parisians and visiting guests. “It’s especially a place for meeting...
```Intriguing. "That’s always been my driving force: I stay here and the whole world comes to visit me," she shares. A gift, an intention… Valentine remains optimistic and confident about the future of this institution: "There's a resurgence of the taste for writing, taking the time to do things, pausing, reflecting, creating… People love to rummage, to look for a card that will please someone they love."
©Lucie Guerra
The Writing Desk
26, Passage Molière — 3rd
Monday to Friday from 11 AM to 7 PM
Sunday from 3:30 PM to 6:30 PM
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