GALERIE ROYALE

9-11 rue Royale, exceptional adresses

Historicalbackground

The Galerie Royale is part of a unique real estate complex, an exceptional architectural legacy of similar buildings designed by Ange-Jacques Gabriel, the King's architect, to complement the creation of Place Louis XV, now Place de la Concorde.

The twin mansions at 9 and 11 rue Royale, built by Louis Le Tellier between 1781 and 1785, are emblematic of the 18th century. They comprise four buildings each, organized around two interior courtyards, the first called the “cour d'honneur”, the second the “cour de service”. The reception apartments are located on the street side, to take advantage of the urban attraction, on the model of the Place Royale, today's Place des Vosges. For almost a century, the buildings were used exclusively for residential and commercial purposes.

In 1877, they became the property of the Société d'assurances mutuelles, which set up offices there.

While the facades on Rue Royale and the roofs were classified as Historic Monuments in 1949, the interior buildings underwent numerous demolitions, reconstructions, and extensions.

In 1994, the courtyard facades, the two adjoining 18th-century salons on the second floor of 9 Rue Royale, and the main staircase and stairwell were listed as Historic Monuments.

IconicAdressses

Lalique, Christofle, Bernardaud, Cristal de Sèvres, Maison Jansen, Parfumerie Lubin... the emblematic brands of French luxury have actively contributed to the fame of Galerie Royale and 9 - 11 rue Royale.

In 1847, Lubin, a perfume house founded in 1798 and the second oldest independent French perfumer still in business, set up shop at 11 rue Royale. Queen Marie-Amélie, wife of Louis-Philippe, made it the official supplier to the court.

In 1885, the famous Maison Jansen of interior design, founded in 1881, chose 9 rue Royale for its head offices. Jansen worked for European courts, major French institutions, and numerous international personalities, including the Duke of Windsor, Coco Chanel, the Aga Khan, and Jackie Kennedy.

Jean-René Lalique opened his Paris store at 11 rue Royale in 1935. The historic boutique still showcases his crystal collections, decorative objects, jewelry, art pieces, perfumes, and furniture.

In 1989, goldsmith Christofle took over from Jansen at 9 Rue Royale. Recently refurbished, the legendary address now boasts a new décor, designed as a showcase and temple to modern silverware.