Absolutely hated the service here. So rude. On top of that, had to ask to try on each pair of…read moreglasses because each were behind a glass barrier. I had tried on a pair of $400 glasses at another store and was impressed by them and had them in mind when walking into this store, so I wanted to be impressed, However, the service and the fact that I had to ask the angry man to look at one pair of glasses was absolutely ridiculous.

absolutely LOVE this place! like a few other reviewers, I stumbled by one day on my way to lunch…read moreand was so enamored with the selection. When I asked to try on a frame, the young man was very helpful in showing me that and some other frames. Even though they were quite busy, he and the owner took the time to create a custom frame combo for me! When I came back to pick up the glasses, I discovered that they filled out the tax info so I could get a refund later and the airport. Wonderful experience all around!! I get so many complements on these frames - and lucky me, I'm headed back to Paris. And I will definitely be headed back to visit this gem and get some more frames!!

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.

A very simple concept of offering 2 prices (99€ and 149€) for a combination of a frame and…read moreprescription lenses. The 149€ ones are the handmade in France's frame. I appreciated the large array of frames' shapes and that the sales people are giving advices without being pushy. What I love about it is that they have an in House coffee machine/shop that would make any coffee lovers relaxed. Also each glasses bought equals to a pair of glasses given to a charity on your behalf. Such a generous idea. The glasses are ready in a week and they would inform you by sms once ready. There is 1 year guarantee but what I like the most is that you can change your mind within 1 month and have your glasses refunded if you are not happy with them. Great idea as I really feel that buying glasses is always a important choice for me that always gives me doubt.

Retro eye glasses boutique, I was looking for glasses that were fashion forward and something I…read morewouldn't find at boring glasses store. Retrovision had an amazing collection of curated retro style glasses, and European brands. Michael was the one that helped me out he was super helpful knew his products, wasn't pushy I ended up buying 2 pairs of YSL glasses that totally fit my style and that I didn't see in any other store..If you are in Paris and want fashionable glasses come to this place you won't be disappointed,unless you are boring and just looking for normal Glasses , then just keep walking.

Great store and great customer service. Great selection of curated pieces that I haven't seen…read moreelsewhere (Nice, Monaco, Lyon, Avignon). You see plenty of eyewear and optician stores, too many in fact, but Retrovision offers true vintage and newer pieces, they even have their own line- very cool! I had new lenses put in an old pair in less then 10 mins. Again great customer service and knowledgeable staff!

We love innovative and unique eyewear, which is becoming harder to find even in Paris. While food…read moreshopping on the ubiquitous Rue Cler in the 7th Arrondissement, we came across Elite Optique. The frames were fantastique, especially for women. They were almost one of a kind, as we have never seen them before. The quality was excellent and the prices high, but not really overpriced. You pay to be unique. Service was charming, helpful, and fortunately in English too. Check out Elite Optique if you are looking for frames that make a statement.

**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!

This is the kind of eyeglass store that Tyler Brûlé of Monocle would shop at. Every single pair is…read moreoriginal and stylish and made in small batches by some super indie company in Europe. And besides that, the shop itself is sharp with its teak display cases, wall of vintage mirrors and vintage Scandinavian couch. In a word: hip. I don't wear glasses and already have a pair of sunglasses that I worship but for my husband's birthday this year he asked for his first pair of sunglasses ever. We actually wound up here by convenience sake only. We had only two hours to shop for his present before the little ones needed to get fed/napped/changed and this was the first shop we went to while heading towards Republique. And it was the last because he found the absolute coolest pair of sunglasses on earth here after trying on a half dozen pair. The glasses were a bit of a splurge at 200E but they are unbelievably beautiful and they make him feel like a million bucks, so well worth it!

They provided us with friendly, personalized service. Completed my new lenses in a day. Bravo!read more

Malcom was the best!! He helped us find the best sunglasses. We highly recommend this store.read more