2.1.6. THE GARDENS NOW

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BRANDS OCCUPY ALMOST ALL THE ARCADES AND THE IDEA OF LUXURY ITSELF HAS CHANGED

Until about 2000 "luxury" meant articles that were unique or produced in very small series, of perfect quality. Now it means wares bought for their brand.  

Most boutiques of Palais-Royal fit that evolution.

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   Adapted from Mappy

In brief

• Remembrance of things past

• Reminders of Balzac's time

• Transformation

• Recent creativity fits tradition... sort of

• A sumptuous covered passage remains

• The walk ends in a salon

• A restaurant whose elegance prolongs the mood

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