For its new Fall-Winter 2024 collection, Bleu Blanc Rouge celebrates French craftsmanship by unveiling its pieces in a city emblematic of traditional know-how: Lyon. Renowned for its heritage in the silk industry, Lyon embodies French elegance and perpetuates exceptional know-how passed down for generations.
The brand naturally continues its Lyonnaise escapade in the heart of the Antiques district, a place steeped in history, located around rue Auguste Comte, also known as "antique dealers' street". This iconic district of Lyon is home to many renowned boutiques, such as Antiques Gérardin & Cie , founded in 1949 by Gérard Gérardin's father, has become an institution in the field of Lyon antiques. A place where the art of conservation and transmission of heritage has been perpetuated for several generations.
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Antiquités Gérardin & Cie: A Heritage in the Heart of the Antiques District
at 6 rue Auguste Comte, Antiques Expert from Father to Son Since 1949
A passionate family legacy
Gérard Gérardin grew up surrounded by the treasures his father brought back to the shop. "I've always been here, immersed in art. My father often brought back unusual objects and shared his passion," he confided to Le Progrès magazine – published in 2016. Founded in 1949, the antique shop began at a time when only four or five antique dealers shared the neighborhood. In 1977, he took over the family business, continuing with the same passion for rare and precious objects.
Over the years, Gérard has grown the store, witnessing the golden age of the 1980s and 2000s, when the neighborhood boasted nearly 80 antique dealers. Today, some thirty of these specialty shops continue to keep this legacy alive, with Gérardin & Cie at the helm of this exciting ecosystem.
Recognized expertise and unique know-how
Specializing in natural wood furniture, sculpture, marquetry and art furniture, the boutique Gérardin & Cie Antiques has built a reputation for reliability and authenticity. Pieces from the 17th and 18th centuries, carved wooden statues from the Haute Époque, exceptional bronzes and earthenware populate this boutique where each object seems to whisper history to those who know how to listen.
Recognized as an expert in the National Chamber of Specialized Experts , Gérard Gérardin and his wife pursue a mission of transmitting ancient know-how, carefully selecting authentic and rare pieces. Their shop is a true showcase of art and history, where each visit is an invitation to explore the eras and discover objects full of soul.
If you pass through Lyon, don't miss this famous district and the boutique At Antiquités Gérardin & Cie , you will immerse yourself in a world where history and art meet, where each object tells a story and where the family heritage endures, with the same passion as in 1949.
Find all the information on his website Gerardin-antique.com
