Au Départ

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Established: 1834 (multi-source)

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Product focus: Leather Goods

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*Au Départ* (French for 'At the departure') is a historic Parisian trunkmaker, founded in 1834 at the dawn of railway travel. Renowned as one of the 'big four' French trunk-makers—alongside Louis Vuitton, Goyard, and Moynat—Au Départ pioneered luxury travel goods, trunks, and leather accessories for the modern traveler. The brand's first boutique opened in 1847 at 7 boulevard Denain, directly opposite Paris's Gare du Nord, positioning it at the heart of the era's travel revolution. Under t

he Bertin brothers, the house expanded its offerings to include hunting, fishing, and camping gear, while maintaining a reputation for innovation, craftsmanship, and bespoke service. Au Départ's legacy is marked by technical patents, distinctive design (including the iconic 'damier' chequered canvas
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