The Art of Design Issue 21 2016 | Page 60

WORDS: Fort Royal PHOTOS: Fort Royal Fort R O Y A L Unveils Its New Parisian Showroom In The Exclusive 8th Arrondissement In Paris, On Boulevard Haussmann. Fort Royal was founded to bring exceptional artisans together within one brand, to support and help French heritage thrive. The French savoir-faire is part of the tradition, lifestyle and legacy that is coveted by the entire world. The Fort Royal group is proud to showcase the most sophisticated creations by its world leading artisans. leaving the Bastille area and moving to Boulevard Haussmann is the next logical step in the group’s journey. With the arrival of the fifth artisan Bétemps, Fort Royal needed a more spacious showroom to exhibit their extraordinary artisanal metalwork. The aim is to establish Fort Royal in this exclusive district, home of renowned architects and interior design firms, with whom the group already collaborates or plans to in the near future. The new address brings Fort Royal closer to its mainly foreign clients who are used to Parisian palaces.