France
Paris
Place Vendôme has been the address of French haute joaillerie since the 19th century. Cartier's historic boutique at 13 Rue de la Paix has been in continuous operation since 1899.
Watch District
Place Vendôme and Rue de la Paix
Notable Institutions
Musée des Arts et Métiers
MuseumNational museum of industrial design with an important horology collection including the Foucault pendulum.
Cartier - 13 Rue de la Paix
Historic boutiqueCartier's symbolic home address since 1899.
Traveler Note
Place Vendôme and the surrounding Rue de la Paix and Rue Saint-Honoré form the densest concentration of high jewellery and watch boutiques in Europe.