Product description Welcome to Maxim's de Paris The story of Maxim's de Paris begins in 1893 The legend began in 1893 when Maxime Gaillard, a young waiter, decided to open a small bistro, in the heart of Paris. The story could have ended there, if only a beautiful young Parisian girl named Irma de Montigny had never passed by. Wrapped up and enthusiastic about the atmosphere she discovers there. She then says to the young waiter 'I'm gonna launch your restaurant'. She will keep her word, and will then come back with her friends. Maxim's thus finds itself with a fashionable, elegant and brilliant clientele. Legendary guests The crowned heads, the fortunes and the great names of all Paris at the beginning of the century met at Maxim's: Edward VII, Boniface de Castellane, Marcel Proust, Feydeau who wrote "La Dame de Chez Maxim's", Mistinguett who sang "Mon homme" there. Every night you can see Onassis, Maria Callas, the Windsor family, Martine Carol, the playboy Porfirio Rubirosa, the film director Max Ophüls, the extremely rich Barbara Huton, heiress of the Woolworth stores, then married to Cary Grant. It is the whole of Hollywood that dines on the benches of the main hall. In the 70s, Brigitte Bardot caused a scandal by entering the restaurant barefoot. Sylvie Vartan will dance with John Travolta, Jeanne Moreau, Barbara Streisand, Barbara Hendricks, Kiri te Kanawa and Pierre Cardin will be seen... Maxim's embodies the experience of a centennial and mythical brand, the tradition of a French “art de vivre”, and the constant search for the most appealing flavours and presentations, in order to please the most demanding gourmets. Quality, highest standards and elegance for our gourmet line In keeping with tradition and respect for its history, Maxim’s is proud to provide fine products lovers with a carefully selected range of gourmet treats. Maxim’s products gives you the possibility to join the private circle of the most expert gourmets, and access the multiple sensual delights of a brand that has always been maintaining a genuine savoir-faire in the most subtle flavors, the most delicate atmospheres and the most flamboyant parties. Now Maxim’s want to set itself up as the guardian of a tradition, while constantly remaining on the lookout for fashions, trends and novelties, in order to provide you with a flavorful cocktail of celebration products, original and daring presentations and irresistible small gifts. Bienvenue at Maxim's de Paris!
