PAULINE MOYNAT
Born in Thonon, Savoie, Pauline Moynat settled in Paris at the age of 16 and witnessed the rise of the first railroads and the opening of the first train stations. A determined visio-nary, Pauline realized that trunks and accessories offered a unique development opportunity. She soon ran a trunk-making workshop founded in 1849 and renowned for its expertise and technical innovations.
In 1869, Pauline opened the first Moynat boutique at 1 Avenue de l’Opéra in Paris, a rapidly developing and trend neighborhood.
THE FIRST ATELIER
The House’s first atelier was located on Rue Capron in the 18th arrondissement of Paris. Deliveries by horse-drawn carriage were organized to deliver the trunks. In 1907, opening of the Moynat factory at rue Coysevox, employing 250 trunk-makers.
HISTORIC ADRESSES IN PARIS
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