In 1975, fresh out of school and fingers still stained with ink, Sofie created L'Ecritoire - the Parisian stationery store.

Keeping it in the family, she was following in her grandfather’s footsteps André Tardy, a manufacturer and marketer of glass and porcelain school buckets. He was also the inventor of the OPTIMUS 4-colour pen or the bucket flapper allowing the ink not to dry.

45 years later, L'Ecritoire is rich in memories. With its counter always a little ink-stained, L'Ecritoire Paris offers visitors with a passion for writing an endearing universe that comes from traditional heritage, timeless craftsmanship and original and independent creations.

Below are the collections and items that we offer in our shop (for REAL!).