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An original idea for Christmas was imagined in Versailles (Yvelines). Several traders of the rue du Vieux-Versailles have worked together to make “Made in Versailles” gifts for the end-of-year celebrations.

In 2023, there were six of them to launch this initiative. For this second edition, there are ten of them. Inside the boxes and bags, the know-how of each is represented.

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Although he has been present in the same place for thirty-five years, Jean-Michel Lazard, from the Naurhtica workshop, decided to join the adventure this year. “I created 27 sculptures of Marie Antoinettein several colors. A week of preparation in 3D was necessary,” he explains. “I supplied the leather straps for the bags and the rivets,” adds Mehmet Sena Karasu, the director of the Vieux-Versailles shoe repair shop.

The Philippe Guérin workshop (restoration of antique furniture) and Murmure (coffee shop) are also part of this 2024 edition.

“Limited editions”

Despite a more substantial contribution, the cost of a 100% Christmas box on rue du Vieux-Versailles remains the same: 60 €.

The curious will be able to find coffee, a decoration, a sweet treat, a book or even a greeting card. “In order to reconnect, to establish a correspondence for the holidays,” underlines Christophe, from the Badani workshop.

“These are limited editions. Each bag or box is unique. »

Two boxes to win

It’s also an opportunity to stroll through this street, to discover it. “I have been living here for forty-four years,” testifies the craftsman from Aux Tapissiers Réunés. Before, we just greeted each other, but with this initiative a new spirit, of kindness and exchanges is established. We need to make this street known. »

Two Christmas boxes are up for grabs, one via a competition launched by the Versailles tourist office and the second via coupons available from participating merchants. Participation forms can be submitted until December 24, 2024before the draw.

Find the boxes and bags at the Versailles tourist office and in participating businesses on rue du Vieux-Versailles: Stéphanie Dumas Workshop (decoration and frames) at No. 9; Atelier Badani (calligraphy, painting), at No. 14; Philippe Guérin Workshop (restoration of antique furniture), at No. 17; Murmur (coffee shop), au n° 20 ; Atelier Naurhtica (3D sculptures), at no. 21; Coffee Shop Little Versailles (sale of bulk coffee), at No. 26; Sewing (workshop and sewing classes), at n° 29; Personali'thé Bookstore (committed independent bookstore), at No. 29; To the upholsterers gathered (decorator upholsterer), at No. 30; Shoemaking of Old Versaillesat No. 32.

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