The History of FAUCHON, known the world over for its Tea and Gastronomy begins with its founder Auguste FAUCHON in 1886.Auguste, a young man from Normandy, arrived in Paris in 1881. He had an idea to begin selling the best fruits and vegetables from around the country on the Place de la Madeleine from a street cart. Thanks to Auguste FAUCHON, the Place de la Madeleine became the “place to be” with its exclusive stores, Gourmet Food and Restaurant. Auguste FAUCHON only hired and worked with the best chefs and pastry chefs in Paris for this venture in the Grand Salon de The, opened in 1898, he introduced the “French Afternoon Tea”, inspired by the famous “Five O'clock Tea” tradition. It became an institution in Paris since then.FAUCHON's Fame has expanded to countries all around the world and stands for the ultimate in contemporary French luxury food.
