Translated as best I can do or more accurately best my computer can do.
Founded under Louis XV, in 1717, the House Fauré Le Page was shown from the outset as musketeer (now they say gunsmith) kings and princes. Seven generations of the same family have succeeded in forging a legend among major French brands.
It was Louis Pigny who is behind the brand. It is officially musketeer of King Louis XV on an act of 23 October 1735 and on another act of 1756. In 1743 he sold his fund to Pierre Le Page (or Lepage), trained as a gunsmith and who married his niece. The house becomes Pigny Le Page and enjoys a fine reputation. It becomes arquebusier Marshal Saxe and then arquebusier furbisher of the House of Orleans.
Without heir Pierre Le Page gives his house in 1767 to his nephew Jean Le Page (pictured cons) that he trained for four years. Jean Le Page family continues the work and increases the prestige of the brand. Over the years the brand creations and brings many technical innovations in its field and deposited numerous patents. Inventions that are the delight of the greatest museums. The aristocracy and the greatest notables come to provide for Le Page. The page retains its address at 13, rue de Richelieu near the Palais-Royal which places it at the heart of events in our history. Indeed the family Fauré Le Page engages notch in the history of France by arming the revolutionaries of 1789 and 1830. Balzac, Dumas, Chateaubriand, Pushkin and countless authors celebrate this House in their most famous novels. Jean Le Page had six children, four of which will continue in the trade of gunsmith but Jean André Prosper Henri Le Page, the fourth child, who succeeded his father in 1822. Thanks to him the reputation of the home page s 'internationalized thanks to its participation in exhibitions in Paris in 1823, 1827, 1834 and one from 1839 where he won a silver medal.
In 1842, he sold the direction of the house to his son Gilles Michel Moutier-Louis Le Page. The brand is the symbol of French craftsmanship. House unites the most talented crafts. Gunners, founders, welders, locksmiths, burnishers, sculptors, modelers, carvers, engravers, keyers, spin doctors, saddlers, gainiers, leather, silversmiths, jewelers participated in the realization of the masterpieces of the House.
At that time the company continues to expand as Le Page-Moutier. The successes are still there and he made a fortune. He joins his nephew Emile Henry Le Page in 1865. The latter became the sole owner of the house and 1868. It develops international clientele and becomes official supplier to the Imperial Court of Russia. The prices collected during the world exhibitions confirm the global reach of the brand. Emile Henry Le Page is a Knight of the Legion of Honour in 1878 and an Officer of the Legion of Honour in 1894.
The historic shop settles at 8, rue de Richelieu. In 1913, the gunsmith Dumond succeeded Fauré Le Page, but the old house keeps the name and became a limited company in 1925. Thereafter, the house changes hands several times. While retaining its activity armory and sale of hunting accessories, the house develops leather goods.
In 2012, the seventh Parisian address of Fauré Le Page opens its doors at 21 rue Cambon in the 1st arrondissement of Paris. The leather goods collection, decorated with the scales pattern bears the mark of its glorious past and its eternal modernity. As once the brand is committed to preserving expertise: architects, carpenters, locksmiths, coppersmiths, graphic artists, designers, stylists, designers, colorists, printers ... today complement the talents of leather craftsmen. Its leather goods reputation is based on its history. Indeed hunting and war, bags always accompany their arms and carry ammunition, provisions, game, boots and other belongings. The current leather Fauré Le Page is the heiress of pouches, bags, wallets, pouches, satchels, game bags, game bags, hunting bags, cartridges, pails ... Today, the house still offers these reference articles produced in the workshops historical. In addition and to conquer another public collection has been enriched with new weapons of seduction ... From leather accessories for trendy women.
Articles, which include the Canvas Scales Scales heir to the iconic pattern and coated fabrics. The Web exclusive Scales is developed using traditional techniques. Printed on the frame "Lyonnaise" by a process similar to that used for the finishing of silk, canvas and waxed Scales is then granulated, giving him beyond his undeniable flexibility, a touchdown and a satin resistance. The house is symbolized today the number 7. It marked the great moments of the history of the brand 1717 opening of the first Auction House in the heart of Paris. 7 generations of a family who forged his legend. 7 French sovereigns since Louis XV, have distinguished the gunsmith. 7 steps are needed to develop the Web Scales. 7 Scales separate signatures that punctuate the canvas. 7 times 3 = 21 rue Cambon, Paris seventh address of Fauré Le Page. 7 times 2 = 14 September 2012 opening of the Auction House.
If today, fire guns died down one of love and seduction is always lively. Fauré Le Page and offers his creations with new weapons of seduction. A beautiful story that intends to continue even centuries.
