Klarinet Archive - Posting 000339.txt from 1996/04

From: Daniel Miller <dm@-----.COM>
Subj: Re: VanDoren and European Shops
Date: Fri, 12 Apr 1996 03:59:58 -0400

On April 11, Ed Lowry wrote:

> 1. She'd like to visit the VanDoren reed making factory. Does anyone
>know where it is, and/or what procedures, if any, one must go through to get a
>tour? Are there any special handshakes necessary at the door? :-)

The Paris office of Vandoren is on 56 rue Lepic, but all reedmaking
activity has moved to Bormes les Mimosas, in the south of France.

However, taking a train to Mantes (45 minutes from Paris) is worthwhile to
see the Buffet factory (make sure they're not on vacation -- call B&H in
the U.S. for the info).

> 2. I've told her the best music stores are on Rue Rome in Paris. Is
>that correct? Can anyone help with names/locations in Paris, and London, where
>she will also be traveling?

Rue de Rome is still the best place, it's near the Conservatory... The
metro stop is Europa, near the Saint Lazar station. Have her ask for
Bernard or Jean Claude (the owners) at Feeling Musique. Speaking French is
an asset, their English is a little spotty, but their staff is quite
accommodating.

In London, make sure she sees the Howarth gang at 31, Chitern street. Ask
for Nigel Clark.

Dan Miller (dm@-----.com)