Shop - Bookstore
Acces: Museum Entrance
2, rue de la Légion d’honneur 75007 Paris
The Museum shop-bookstore is open to the public during museum hours from Wednesday to Sunday, 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM.
2, rue de la Légion d’honneur 75007 Paris
The Museum shop-bookstore is open to the public during museum hours from Wednesday to Sunday, 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM.
Mail order
Catalogue upon request from:
La Société LR Paris
27, boulevard Malesherbes 75008 Paris
Tel: 33 1 42 65 57 53 / 33 1 42 65 43 40
Fax: 33 1 42 65 11 54
Email: www.bmlh.fr and www.lrparis.fr
La Société LR Paris
27, boulevard Malesherbes 75008 Paris
Tel: 33 1 42 65 57 53 / 33 1 42 65 43 40
Fax: 33 1 42 65 11 54
Email: www.bmlh.fr and www.lrparis.fr
LR Paris, a family company, a tradition of prestige
The Legion of Honour Museum shop is managed by the Société L.R.* Paris.
The company was founded in 1959 by Jean Lemaire, a former cavalry officer. Today it is run by his daughter and two grandsons (Olivier and Charles Doligé), in line with the same traditions of respect for quality, courtesy and delivery dates.
* L.R. are the initials of the founder’s mother’s maiden name, Léonie de Ruffieu.
The company was founded in 1959 by Jean Lemaire, a former cavalry officer. Today it is run by his daughter and two grandsons (Olivier and Charles Doligé), in line with the same traditions of respect for quality, courtesy and delivery dates.
* L.R. are the initials of the founder’s mother’s maiden name, Léonie de Ruffieu.
Books
Young and old, experts, amateurs or the simply curious will find something to quench their thirst for information among the books approved by the Museum staff.
Guide de recherches en histoire de la Légion d’honneur
Musée de la Légion d’honneur, Guide de recherches en histoire de la Légion d’honneur, Paris, Société des amis du musée ; Saint-Rémy-en-l’eau, éditions d’art Monelle Hayot, 2002
How to find one’s way through the maze of archives, books and websites related to the Legion of Honour? This book is a tool for researchers, historians and anyone who hopes to find his roots by tracing his ancestors. Paperback, 18 x 24, 484 pages.
L’Insigne de l’honneur
Laurence Wodey and Beatrice Coullaré, L’Insigne de l’honneur. De la Légion à l’étoile, 1802-1815. Paris, Société des amis du musée de la Légion d’honneur, 2005.
This richly illustrated book retraces the history of the insignia of the Legion of Honour from the Consulate to the Empire. The institution was decreed only two year after its foundation. Different models of insignia, fabrication techniques and award ceremonies are analysed with a look at the latest scientific discoveries. Bound cover, 21 x 27, 222 pages.
Ordres et décorations en France
Anne de Chefdebien, Laurence Wodey and Bertrand Galimard-Flavigny, Ordres et décorations en France, Musée de la Légion d’honneur, 2006.
With more than 400 photos, this catalogue takes the reader through a guided tour of the rooms of the Museum (world decorations room not included). It is both a concise and sweeping history of the French orders and decorations since their origin and is a source of basic information on the insignia and on those who wore them.
Paperback, 20 x 26, 167 pages.
Paperback, 20 x 26, 167 pages.
Gifts
The Museum shop offers a wide selection of theme articles based on orders and decorations as well as French history. There is something for everyone, whether for personal pleasure or a gift for an award ceremony.
Besides the fine LR. scarves and national regulation decorations, the themes of national awards or personalities who made their mark in French history can be found on objects like china, glassware, games, watches, notebooks and an eau de Cologne.
To see the gift shop items visit www.bmlh.fr and www.lrparis.fr.
Besides the fine LR. scarves and national regulation decorations, the themes of national awards or personalities who made their mark in French history can be found on objects like china, glassware, games, watches, notebooks and an eau de Cologne.
To see the gift shop items visit www.bmlh.fr and www.lrparis.fr.