Elie Bleu – Humidors and Cigar Accessories
Elie Bleu – A Brand of Worldwide Renown
What do Benedict XVI, Michelle Obama, and the President of the French Republic have in common? They all belong to the exclusive circle of people who own a special Elie Bleu accessory. The manufacturer of luxurious jewelry boxes, storage boxes, and – of course – humidors has become an integral part of the world of beautiful things.
An American in Paris
Founded in 1976 in the Faubourg Saint Antoine, the carpentry district of Paris, Elie Bleu has been producing for the international market since the 1990s. The reason for expanding beyond French borders was an American journalist. He discovered an Elie Bleu humidor in Paris and was so impressed that he couldn’t stop raving about it to his fellow countrymen.
The Americans, along with other nations, came to know and appreciate Elie Bleu. By the end of the decade, a store in the 8th arrondissement opened. Here, in the business center of the metropolis, close to the Élysée Palace and numerous embassies, Elie Bleu warmly welcomes countless national and international aficionados in style.
No Half Measures
With the goal of delivering exceptional quality, Elie Bleu pursues an uncompromising standard. Careful attention is required from the very selection of the precious woods. The inlays are crafted by hand with the precision of a jeweler. Depending on the object, production can take four or even six months.
The Elie Bleu Range: Humidors and Cigar Accessories
But it’s not just cigar enthusiasts who are catered to. After the turn of the millennium, Elie Bleu expanded its range to include luxurious watch winders and wooden pen cases. As the product range grew, so did the need for space. Consequently, Elie Bleu moved to more spacious workshops, and the store relocated as well. It is now situated on the Rive Gauche, the southern bank of the Seine, near the Hôtel des Invalides.
Today, the company is not only well-established but also a global leader in the luxury humidor segment. The exquisite containers featuring the likeness of Che Guevara or the Casa Cubana humidors have long become classics. In addition, with its distinct and unique design, Elie Bleu also produces ashtrays, table lighters, jetflames, and cutters.
Elie Bleu Rarities
If you're now wondering whether Benedict XVI and Michelle Obama own a humidor or perhaps a watch winder from Elie Bleu, we must disappoint you – the exclusive items Elie Bleu crafted for them are not for sale. The now-deceased Pope owned a reliquary for his original edition of “Pensées,” the main work of the French religious philosopher Blaise Pascal from 1670. And Michelle Obama owns a noble box filled with honey.
The French President, however, is surrounded by Elie Bleu everywhere. Numerous precious objects in his residence, the Élysée Palace, come from the workshop, which has been recognized by the French state as an "Entreprise de Patrimoine Vivant" – a living heritage company.
