Catherine B – Vintage Chanel & Hermès Boutique in Saint-Germain

Les 3 Marches de Catherine B
1 Rue Guisarde
75006 Paris, France

Neighbourhood:
Saint-Germain-des-Prés

Nearby métro:
Mabillon – Line 10
Saint-Germain-des-Prés – Line 4
Odéon – Lines 4 and 10

Located on a small street in the heart of Saint-Germain, the boutique is close to Marché Saint-Germain and the historic shopping streets of the Left Bank.

The intimate premises are best approached as a specialist vintage destination rather than a large general fashion store.

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Les 3 Marches de Catherine B is one of Saint-Germain's specialist destinations for vintage luxury fashion.

Unlike vintage boutiques that carry a wide variety of designer labels, Catherine B has built her reputation around a highly focused collection of Chanel and Hermès.

The emphasis is on handbags, jewellery, silk scarves and distinctive accessories from earlier collections.

The boutique is particularly interesting to visitors who appreciate the history, craftsmanship and design language of these two French fashion houses.

Rather than browsing ordinary second-hand fashion, visitors encounter a specialist collection shaped by decades of knowledge and collecting.

Chanel is one of the two principal fashion houses represented in Catherine B's collection.

The boutique is known for vintage Chanel accessories and collectible pieces from earlier decades.

Depending on availability, visitors may discover:

• Vintage Chanel handbags
• Classic quilted leather designs
• Chanel costume jewellery
• Brooches and earrings
• Necklaces and bracelets
• Vintage belts and accessories
• Distinctive pieces from past collections

Particular attention is given to pieces that reflect Chanel's design heritage and the visual identity of earlier collections.

Individual vintage items are subject to availability.

Hermès forms the other central part of Catherine B's collection.

The boutique has developed a reputation among collectors interested in vintage Hermès leather goods, scarves and accessories.

Depending on the current collection, visitors may encounter:

• Vintage Hermès handbags
• Birkin and Kelly designs
• Silk carré scarves
• Collectible scarf patterns
• Vintage jewellery and accessories
• Rare or discontinued designs

Hermès silk scarves are especially interesting for their artistic illustrations, colour combinations and long design history.

Collectors looking for a particular bag, colour, leather or scarf design should enquire before visiting.

Explore Hermès Scarves & Their History ↗

One of the most remarkable stories associated with Catherine B is the history of the original Hermès Birkin bag.

The Birkin was created in 1984 following an encounter between actress Jane Birkin and Hermès executive Jean-Louis Dumas on a flight.

The resulting design became one of the most recognisable handbags in modern fashion history.

Catherine B has been associated with the original Birkin through her collecting and fashion heritage expertise.

Jane Birkin's original Hermès Birkin was also featured in Bags: Inside Out, the Victoria and Albert Museum's exhibition in London.

The original bag should not be assumed to be on display at the Paris boutique.

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Catherine B's boutique appeals to collectors looking beyond current fashion collections.

Vintage Chanel and Hermès pieces can be valued for their craftsmanship, design history, condition and rarity.

For collectors, details worth considering include:

• Period and approximate date of production
• Materials and craftsmanship
• Original hardware and finishes
• Condition and previous restoration
• Provenance and available documentation
• Scarcity of a particular design
• Authenticity and purchase documentation

Prices for rare vintage luxury items can vary considerably.

A specialist boutique can be particularly valuable when searching for unusual pieces or learning more about fashion history.

For a specific collector's item, contact the boutique in advance to discuss availability.

We recommend contacting Les 3 Marches de Catherine B before visiting, as access may be subject to availability or prior arrangement.

Opening hours:
Please confirm directly with the boutique before your visit.

Published business directories commonly indicate Tuesday–Saturday around 11:00–19:00, but opening information varies and should not be treated as confirmed.

Telephone:
+33 (0)1 43 54 74 18

Instagram:
@les3marchesdecatherineb ↗

Address:
1 Rue Guisarde
75006 Paris

Before visiting:

• Contact the boutique in advance
• Confirm current opening hours
• Ask about appointment requirements
• Enquire about specific Chanel or Hermès pieces
• Check availability before travelling specially
• Discuss condition and documentation before purchasing

The collection focuses on individual vintage pieces, and particular items may not be available at the time of your visit.