A symbiosis of heritage and luxury

Vendôme, more than just a square, is a place where history takes shape with elegance and grace.

In 2019, France's most renowned luxury leather goods group, Louis Vuitton,

has chosen to weave its history with the town of Vendôme, anchoring itself in its artisanal expertise in leather.

Facing the Abbey de la Trinité, which has stood majestically for almost a thousand years next to the medieval château of the Duke of Vendôme, we are captivated by its imposing architecture.

It was in the former south wing of the abbey, once the monks' refectory and later a post-revolutionary military garrison, that Louis Vuitton established its leather goods workshop.

With 18 production sites in France, Vendôme was the first to dedicate itself to working with exotic skins.

Founded in Paris in 1854, the Maison Louis Vuitton continues the bold vision of its founder.

As a young craftsman and master trunk-maker, Louis Vuitton created boxes to protect his customers' personal belongings and imposing wardrobes.

Over time, the House's creations were enriched by numerous innovations, including the flat trunk, light canvas, emblematic motifs and the Gorge lock. Today, Louis Vuitton's heritage is expressed through a rigorous spirit that favors innovation, bold creation and the quest for excellence, reconciling heritage, know-how, authenticity and a sense of service.

Not far away, the new Oratoire building stands out as the most energy-efficient new-generation workshop, thanks to its innovative bioclimatic design.

The two sites, though distinct, function as a unified entity, with numerous teams navigating between the two depending on the models they are working on.

Through their architectural complementarity, l'Abbaye and l'Oratoire reaffirm Louis Vuitton's values, embodying this unique blend of heritage and modernity.