Visit the shop of Stephane Chapel, a Parisian florist.
While you're nearby, there are places you want to see even if you take a detour.
For me, the florist "Stephane Chapelle" is one such place.
Rue de Richelieu, not far from the Louvre,
Because it is right next to Palais Royal,
Many people may have stopped by while walking around Paris.
How did you know Stephane Chapelle?
Lenotre press conference.
It was he who created the dreamy table arrangement.
Girly power burst! I want to express it as
Just look at the flowers of Sofia Coppola's "Marie Antoinette" itself,
I was really surprised when I found out that this was created by a male florist.
After that,
Mr. Pierre Frey ( https://www.blancdejuillet.jp/paris-blog/3519/ )
When I was allowed to photograph the residence of
After all, Stephane Chapelle is in charge of the flowers,
I became more and more interested in his work.
Stephane Chapelle's flowers
I think that the words "plentifully" and "fully" are perfect.
With an overwhelming sense of volume, it seems that you will be able to enjoy the characteristics of the flower itself.
The shop of "Stephane Chapelle" that I stopped by one day in early autumn looked like this!
The performance of the storefront that I am always looking forward to,
Viburnum and heather are the main at this time.
japanese maple,
It has been popular in the gardening world in Paris for several years.
This is a kind of bamboo grass and pampas grass.
It has a taste different from that of the Japanese atmosphere.
Feeling "moist and dense" instead of "withered"?
Let's go inside the shop.
You have chestnuts.
Hydrangea, Turkish bellflower, roses, etc.
Each color is displayed with a gradation.
The arrangement that uses plenty of branches and leaves is wonderful.
The round bouquet has a classic sense of stability, but
A bouquet with branches and leaves has an irregular shape and feels poetic.
Oh, and a branch of grapes! luxury~!
Also pay attention to dried flowers. It's been around since last year.
Dried flowers are the same as eucalyptus leaves,
It seems that the matte texture fits the taste of Instagrammers.
I always feel that
Flowers are for the Parisian Parisienne
(Or rather, for French and Europeans),
It's part of the interior.
In Japan, where there is a tradition of hanamichi,
Flowers are flower arrangements, that is, lessons,
There may be an image called.
Decorate it in the alcove, or work that you learned in class,
A leading role that can only be appreciated by itself.
Compared to that, the flower of Paris is a standing position that blends more into our lives,
The protagonist is human.
Can you convey this feeling well?
I think that the role of flowers as interior decoration can be seen from the fact that dried flowers have become popular.
Well, here is the corner where you can see only the green,
Wild and good!
I feel like I'm receiving the good ′′ mind ′′ of plants.
In the atelier behind the shop,
The two florists were busy working.
Because it is "Stephane Chapelle" who has hotels and restaurants as customers,
The impact of the corona misfortune should be big.
At the same time, people who spend more time at home
It also reaffirms how important the presence of flowers in our lives is.
According to Florist, orders from individual customers are
He said he is still stable.
During the restrictions on going out that lasted from March to May this year,
I was one of those people who longed for fresh cut flowers.
And now, when and when will I be stuck at home like that time? The situation is not optimistic.
Don't forget about that time and keep your house in order!
Finally, as a bonus, the surroundings of Stéphane Chapelle.
Opposite is the Maison Margiela shop. Men's.
There is also a statue of Moliere nearby.
Because it is the area of Comédie Française!
By the way, the exhibition venue of
Astier de Villatte ,
It's right next door.
See you again, Abianto!
Keiko SUMINO-LEBLANC
Paris-based writer/coordinator Japanese-French translator
Moved to Paris in 1997.
After getting married and raising children in Paris, she is active as a freelance writer and coordinator. As a journalist specializing in food and lifestyle,
Contributed to numerous magazines and media in France and Japan. He also co-authored a book as a translator.
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