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Watches & Jewelry Fred Joaillier Founded : 1936 Activities : Wholesale collection, jewelry collection, high jewelry collection, watches www.fred.com Company overview An adventurer with a passion for precious stones and pearls, Fred Samuel spent his life roaming the world, on a mission to make women everywhere even more beautiful. He grew up in Argentina, and the bright light, ever-present ocean and mellow energy of South America stayed with him always, becoming central themes in his work. Swept up in the turbulence of 1930s Paris, Fred drew inspiration from the artists around him and shared his passion for jewelry with some of the great names of the 20th century. In the 1950s, he discovered the attraction of gemstones and colored diamonds and became the favorite jeweler of Middle Eastern princes. An avid sportsman, his love of sport also influenced his creations, including the trailblazing Force 10 collection. In 1995, the jewelry House began a new chapter in its story, joining the LVMH group. Today, the FRED brand continues to epitomize an unconditional love of gemstones, pearls and golden light, creating collections that burst with radiant elegance.

PAUL is a ‘Maison de Qualité’ whose values have been passed down from generation to generation since 1889. It is also a family story; a family who have been sharing the same passion for bread and good products for five generations now. With more than 850 shops, restaurants and cafes open in over 50 countries, PAUL is proud to embody the French bakery all over the world by offering its customers crusty breads, tasty sandwiches and delicious pastries and viennoiseries to enjoy at any time of the day. So many gourmet creations that have led PAUL to be elected "Favorite Brand of the French" in its category once again in 2024. A nice recognition that also salutes PAUL's commitments to CSR and its capacity for innovation recently illustrated by the launch of its French-style coffee shop, PAUL LE CAFÉ. Joining us means being part of this exciting adventure between tradition and innovation, in France or abroad, and will allow your talents and know-how to grow with the brand.

The history of Parisian tea rooms is intimately tied to the history of the Ladurée family. It all began in 1862, when Louis Ernest Ladurée, a miller from the southwest of France, founded a bakery in Paris at 16 rue Royale. The story of the Ladurée macaron began in the mid-20th century with Pierre Desfontaines, second cousin of Louis Ernest Ladurée, who had the delicious idea of creating a double macaron, two simple macaron shells joined in the middle by a luscious filling. And the rest, as they say, is history. Today, Ladurée is not only the "Fabricant de Douceurs depuis 1862" (Maker of Sweets since 1862), but also a global company bringing the French Art de Vivre to the world.