What Fauchon is known for
Fauchon was founded in 1886 when Auguste Fauchon opened a specialty grocery at Place de la Madeleine in Paris. The house added its Grand Salon de Thé in 1889, establishing the gourmet épicerie now recognized by its signature pink.
Fauchon was established in 1886 when Auguste Fauchon, a young Norman passionate about quality products, opened a specialty grocery store at Place de la Madeleine in Paris. He chose the location to offer Parisians exceptional products from Normandy: peppers, nutmeg, tea, and coffee achieved quick success. Fauchon stayed current with innovations, selling LU biscuits from their 1887 creation and Maggie bouillon. In 1889, the opening of the Grand Salon de Thé revolutionized the French art of living, offering a refined space dedicated to women. The Grandes Caves de Réserve opened four years after the original shop, known for its selection of authentic wines. In 2018, Fauchon opened Hôtel Paris on Place de la Madeleine, combining hotel excellence with French gastronomy, perpetuating Auguste's legacy of French elegance and culinary excellence.
How ORBIS reads this city
Best for — Gilded French gourmet goods from the 1886 Place de la Madeleine épicerie.
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