**WARNING** do NOT do business with this store! They are very dishonest! They claim credit for…read moreother people's creative designs and manufacturing and they do not issue the tax credit they promised! See below. I went in today hoping to look at and maybe purchase a pair or two of new French made eyeglass frames. The owner and his wife were super friendly and showed me a few styles of frames. They told me that the pairs I was looking at were handmade in their basement and one of a kind designs that the wife, Claudine designed and the husband, Jack made. He then offered me a special discount if I purchased more than one pair. At the end, I paid $700 Euro for 2 pair (see attached pics). Before leaving, they had asked me to write a review of my great experience and had me scan a QR code to write a review, which I did. After writing the review, I read some of the other reviews and noticed one person said he had been lied to by this shop when they told him they had hand made his frame as well. That prompted me to look closer at my purchases, all to find out neither of mine were hand made and were in fact a brand from Italy and another from somewhere else in France. Additionally, the pair I paid over 300 Euro for, were available by the real manufacturer, Unseen Eyewear, for 159,00 euro. This was such as shame as had they just been honest, I probably would have still purchased them, or at least one of them. Instead, they are dishonest and left me with the need to share my experience with other potential customers. Buyer beware!!

Jacques may have the biggest and best eyeglass frame collection in the world. Even Elton John buys…read morefrom him. I took my friend Bronni with me to his shop and she was blown away. We each purchased two pairs of amazing eyeglasses that you will not find anywhere else. All the frames are handmade in Italy and Jacques keeps a detailed record of your purchases. There are well over a hundred drawers filled with frames, and Jacques knows what's inside of each of them and can help you pick the frame that is right for you. He can also fill your prescription in 24-36 hours so bring it along. Yes, the frames are pricey but well worth it and Jacques is a sweetheart! So personable! Highly recommend a stop at this little gem in the heart of the St. Germain while on your trip to Paris!

Special, beautiful, family run business. Entering this shop…read moreis like walking into a candy/jewelry store for fashion craving for the unique eyewear. I met the very helpful and sweet Betty, the daughter of Franz Klien, who also designs the glasses. These are unique, most of them one-of-a-kind glasses with crystals and markings elegantly inlaid on the frames. They also have simple frames but most of them fanciful and playful. You will not find glasses like this anywhere in the world unless they come from this shop. All handmade in France in their shop. The shop is also in a lovely shopping area whe you can't go wrong.

Great glasses! Wonderful service. I stumbled on this place and what an experience. He did not…read moretry yo sell me anything. Perfectly honest in his opinion and information.

When in Paris a few years ago I found this wonderful shop and purchased the coolest frames - get…read morecompliments all the time. The staff was friendly, helpful and knowledgable. I went back last year and once again found fames to bring home and have made with my prescription. When I wear either of these frames I always get complements with people wanting to know where I got them. I highly recommend visiting this shop while in Paris. I wasn't even looking for new frames. This shop in located on Ile St. Loius, the little island behind Notre Dame.

The owner was super nice and the place looks great! Found my sunglasses there with the help of the…read moresales person. They have a lot of options for prescription and sunglasses eyewear, including the eye check machine.

My first experience with AV was Year 2016...and I've never gotten so many compliments on a pair of…read moreeye glasses in my life! I absolutely adore them. The TSO technician told me about 15-20 years ago (can't remember how long ago really) that AV's son had come into this TSO store all disheveled from traveling about door to door all day pursuing businesses. The original doctor of this TSO location (since retired) loved the frames and said yes! Some background info told to me by my eye tech... The son told the doctor how the Valentin frames came about being made by his father; who I shall refer to as the creative genius of artsy frames!!! It was because his wife wasn't satisfied and didn't like any of the eyeglass frames being sold in Paris at the time...so Mr. Valentin (genius mastermind and engineer I think) got to work. But, because his frames were so unique and out of the box...made out of resin for instance...the son had a hard time getting eye doctors to agree to display and sell them. And so because this TSO doctor on a small Texas island near the Gulf of Mexico ocean...in Galveston said YES...I have a fabulous pair of specticals that I adore! Shop TSO! This location has the best selection of frames I've ever seen.

Well-made stylish glasses but don't order at a trunk show. I ordered a pair in October of 2023 and…read morenever received them. My optician called the company and they kept giving him a date, three different times and they were never sent. I personally emailed the company twice and never got a response. Very bad customer service for any company, especially one selling higher end frames.

I had just arrived in Paris, stepping out onto the sidewalk I pulled out my Robert Marc sunglasses…read moreand ugh..the pin had fallen out and my glasses were in two pieces. I did a search for eye ware shops selling Robert Marc and found this wonderful place. Apparently, this brand is not common in France but the shop owners were very familiar with the line and also big fans. They kindly repaired my glasses so I could get my vacation started. If I was located in Paris I would definitely shop here. The frames were very cool and the shop owners were friendly and knowledgeable. Thank you Carline Joo for helping me out.

This store has an amazing selection. The staff was great to work with and I found a pair of…read moreJacques Durand frames that I am super happy with.

Found a lovely pair of eyeglasses here, on my first trip to Paris in October. Great staff, amazing…read moreselection. Would definitely recommend.

great selection and customer service! i'll definitely come back to this location on my next visitread more