Heritage Days 2024: (re)discover Lafont, the historic eyewear boutique, in Madeleine

For the Journées du Patrimoine in Paris, rediscover the City of Light from an unusual angle! Every year in September, the doors of the capital's most emblematic sites and its most secret addresses open free of charge to the public, revealing hidden treasures. So, on the weekend of September 21 to 22, 2024, some will prefer to explore monuments, museums and castles, while others will be more keen on the many unusual spots that abound in the city! A true urban adventure where history meets wonder, offering a journey through time to the heart of Paris, enriched by its unsuspected corners.

Heritage Days 2024 in the temples of fashion, luxury and beauty
The Journées du Patrimoine 2024 in Paris takes place this weekend, September 21 and 22, 2024. For the occasion, we invite you to discover the temples of fashion in Paris that are opening their doors to you. The secrets of the fashion houses and department stores are waiting for you! [Read more]

Among the unusual addresses on the program for the Journées du Patrimoine 2024, discover the emblematic Lafont boutique in Madeleine. Founded in 1923 by visionary Louis Lafont, it began as a modest family business and quickly blossomed into a global benchmark in optical fashion. With its creative flair and meticulous attention to detail, Lafont Opticien has blended tradition and innovation to offer unique frames, fusing cutting-edge craftsmanship with avant-garde design.

The streets of Paris have seen generations of people seeking exclusivity through the boutique's distinctive collections. Today, Lafont Optique continues to perpetuate its know-how and remarkable heritage through its sparklingly creative eyewear designs.

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2024 Heritage Days program at the Lafont Madeleine boutique :

• Demonstration of eyewear expertise with a Meilleur Ouvrier de France craftsman in the Lafont workshop
  September 20 and 21
  

  Come and discover the art of eyewear-making with a Meilleur Ouvrier de France craftsman, in the heart of the historic boutique opened in 1923. Maison Lafont is an independent, family-run business.
  Maison Lafont will be delighted to open the doors of its bespoke workshop on the occasion of the Journées du Patrimoine, and share its expertise in eyewear. You'll be able to discover the secrets behind the manufacture of its hand-made models, as well as its unique collection of antique frames, dating back to the 1930s.