Vaisseau D'Or makes a beautiful first impression in the lobby of Hôtel Nelligan where we stayed. It's a small Women's-only boutique with a harmonious blend of sophistication and naughty clothes in mainly black, whites and some leopard prints. Plus their lingerie is sooooo sexy. Seriously though, the lingerie at Vaisseau goes beyond the norm- and Victoria Secret ain't got nothing on this place. So much so- the shop lured me in and impressed me at first sight the day we checked in. But it was also a black mesh-y, long sleeve, scale-style jacket that got me and had to have. And at CAN$290 ($208 US dollars)- that shiit was coming home with me- because deep down, I knew I wouldn't find it in NY!
If you're staying at the Nelligan, you can access the shop right from the lobby or- if you're strolling on Rue Saint-Paul, Vaisseau D'Or has their own entrance as well. We checked out a little early the morning we left to beat the snow- and I'm so freaking happy my husband bought me my evening jacket before heading home. I didn't see my initial girl Célia- who was so sweet and was patient with my French....but Maria was...nice.
I don't think I'll stay at the Nelligan again, but Vaisseau D'Or- at this location just became my luxury haven to shop and bring one or two pieces home. So when in Rome...do as the Romans do. When in Montréal...go shopping. read more