(All photos are via the Hermes Pinterest page) |
Did you know that there is a secret garden on the roof of the flagship Hermès store at 24 rue Faubourg Saint-Honoré in Paris?
If you cannot view the video go here.
The ‘jardin sur le toit’ (literally translated to ‘garden on the roof’) is the exclusive domain of the staff of Hermès…it is a particular favorite of the in-house perfumer, who created a fragrance inspired by the scents from this secret garden~ Un Jardin sur le Toit. Have you tried this scent? I have several of their other ‘jardin’ scents but have not tried this one.
The garden was originally a vegetable garden started by the Hermès family because of the food shortages during the German occupation of Paris in World War II. After the liberation, the garden remained as a private oasis in the center of Paris for the family and employees of Hermès.
Not a bad fringe benefit of working at one of most luxurious stores in the world…
Don’t you love how they have scarves instead of flags flying in front of the building?
Wouldn’t you just love to spend a few hours at this private little oasis?
Castles Crowns and Cottages says
Only in the French mind, I tell ya! LOVE IT! Bonjour my friend! Anita
The enchanted home says
Wow Sandy! Could that be any more beautiful? I don't think so and then theres the fact that it's in Paris…..PERFECTION!
Angelsdoor * Penny says
Oh would I! What a treat for the eyes.. A piece of heaven in the sky.
Thank you so much sharing this. I truly enjoyed.
fondly,
Penny
Leslie says
Hi Sandy, This is so interesting! I didn't know this existed.. Such a lovely little oasis. I'm glad they've kept it up over the years.
Happy Monday! xxleslie
Inner Outer Beauty says
I love this! And I had no idea! xo Caroline
French Girl in Seattle says
Bonjour Sandy. This incredible place immediately brought to mind the Charles Trenet song "Le Jardin Extraordinaire…" — I certainly hope it is part of the soundtrack they play up there for the Hermes family and employees 🙂 Veronique (French Girl in Seattle)
pve design says
Gorgeous! Yes I would love to be there, although today is one of the most gorgeous days~
NO complaints!
pve
Elizabeth@ Pine Cones and Acorns says
Hello sandy,
I did know of this beautiful garden but I did not know it was for the employees! That is a fabulous perk.
Coulda shoulda woulda says
An oasis like penthouse garden is just fine by me! Sl glad Caroline introduced this post on her blog!
zanetastyle says
How awsome! It is like a dream place… Ciao z
Anonymous says
Very nice pics, wonderfull garden, even fruit trees are there. Every roof tops of each building in the world must be like this. Thanks.
pilar says
Ours is open to the public when we don’t have events, come and see The Roof Gardens in Kensington! London http://www.roofgardens.virgin.com
Get in touch for more info pilar.dell@roofgardens.virgin.com