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Deyrolle Burns
When Deborah and I were in Paris the other week we stopped by Deyrolle, one of the most beautiful shops in Paris. It has been on the same premises since 1831, a shop selling taxidermy and curiosities. Two days after our visit a short circuit caused a terrible fire.
Louis Albert and Francoise de Broilly, who own Deyrolle, are friends of mine, and we hung out with them in these beautiful rooms just days before the fire. Their website shows images of the beautiful animals, birds and insects - many of which have been lost. If you have any beautiful examples of taxidermy that you would like to sell Deyrolle are looking to replenish their stock. There could not be a happier home for these animals. My thoughts are with Deyrolle and I am posting this blog with love and sympathy.
Why was Nick's post on the Bertoia chair knockoff removed?
Rita, I am so sorry for your friends' loss. What a catastrophe.
I READ WITH SUCH SADNESS WHAT YOU WROTE.
MY TWO FAVORITE THINGS IN PARIS WERE THAT PLACE AND MY FRIEND AKI'S PALACE OF
A HOUSE ON RUE DE BAC. I ALMOST WENT TO PARIS THIS WEEK AND NOW I AM SAD I DIDNT. PEACE AND LOVE, LOCAL COOK BOOK
pt, i don't know why Nick's post was removed. I'll find out.
No! This is terrible indeed. I do hope, though, that they will be open for business very soon.
I'm pretty sure down South that pieces could be found?
thank you for such nice messages.
Oh no! I saw this shop featured in Cookie magazine last issue, and it inspired this no-longer-flying girl to hop on the next flight to Paris just so my toddling son could see this beautiful shop.
Few commercial places on Earth have such a pure and perfect feel of nostalgia.
I hope that their beautiful cabinets and tables can also be either restored or replaced.
I feel so sad about this!
Oh no! I'm shocked! I can't believe it.
I took this picture at Deyrolle, which is now being used for the band Clear Tigers....
http://www.myspace.com/cleartigers
so very sad. what a loss!
Thanks for sharing that very sad story -- Paris has lost a true gem!
Oh, this is just heartbreaking! I hope that they are doing well and staying strong, and I hope that this most enchanting place will reclaim its glory.