L’Autruche 2 for Luggage
One of my goals for 2012 is to pack lighter, and I’m already a minimalist – so I’m looking to my luggage to help me out. I found a great selection of bags at L’Autruche 2, just behind the Luxembourg Gardens.
They carry several lines, including Samsonite, Marina Duck, and my favorite, French-manufactured Lipeault. Sizes range from weekender to carry-on to trunk size, with stylish duffles, lots of bright colors, padded handles, and smooth rolling wheels.
The saleswoman was eager to help, and knowledgeable. I was considering a hard-sided bag, for instance, and she recommended against it, citing expensive repairs. New fabrics were just as durable, she assured me – and lighter, too.
I changed my focus from a sleek, hard purple case to a soft bag made from orange nylon twill. I liked the fabric’s smart sheen – and the retractable handle made from aircraft-grade steel.
The name of the line is “plume” as in “light as a feather.” Prices, even in euros, seemed reasonable.
What’s not to like?
“Lipeault are nice,” she said. “But my most popular are Samsonite.”
Hmmm… I guess I have more research to do.
What’s your favorite piece of luggage?
76, rue de Seine, 6th, M: Odéon
Tags: lipeault, luggage, luxembourg gardens, plume, rue de seine, samsonite
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January 1, 2012 at 4:26 pm
Paul and I are v happy with Rick Steve’s 21″ roll-aboard. Light, expandable, and several outside pockets.
January 1, 2012 at 4:27 pm
Bonne Année!