Klarinet Archive - Posting 000659.txt from 1997/01

From: Stephen Cole <wc10@-----.com>
Subj: Re: Shops in Paris
Date: Wed, 29 Jan 1997 01:12:01 -0500

J. Lawrie Bloom wrote:
>
> >
> >Is there a chance (as private person) to buy a clarinet DIRECTLY from
> >Buffet Crampon? Has anyone the address of Buffet Crampon in Paris?
> >
> The address of Buffet is 5, Rue Maurice Berteaux
> 78200 Mantes-la-ville
> (1) 34 77 57 87 phone
> (1) 34 78 79 02 FAX
>
> This is about 45 minutes outside of Paris, and my understanding is that you
> cannot buy anything direct from them, you must have an agreement with a
> dealer, then if they let you in, you may pick out a horn and charge it to
> your selected dealer. I do not know how they decide who is allowed to come
> to the factory to try clarinets.
>
> Anyway, I hope someone else can help you with dealers in Paris, and have a
> great time and eat wonderful meals. I can reccomend the Cafe St Honore, on
> St Honore not far from the Chatelet and Les Halles. Have a great trip.
>
> --
> J. Lawrie Bloom
> clarinet and bass clarinet Chicago Symphony Orchestra
> Northwestern University l-bloom@-----.and here is another! Why not try
the Centre D'Auberge close to Rue
Littre in Montparnasse. Have a great time!
Steve