Elie Bleu – Humidors and Cigar Accessories
Elie Bleu – A Brand with Global Prestige
What do Benedict XVI, Michelle Obama, and the President of France have in common? They are all exclusive owners of exquisite Elie Bleu accessories. The renowned manufacturer of jewelry boxes, storage cases, and, of course, humidors has long established itself as a major name in the world of luxury.
From Paris to the World
Founded in 1976 in Paris’s carpentry district, Faubourg Saint-Antoine, Elie Bleu began expanding into the international market in the 1990s. The turning point came when an enthusiastic American journalist discovered an Elie Bleu humidor in Paris and raved about it in glowing terms.
Demand soon skyrocketed, prompting Elie Bleu to open an exclusive boutique in Paris’s 8th arrondissement, near the Élysée Palace and key embassies—a hotspot for discerning aficionados from around the world.
Uncompromising Perfection
Elie Bleu is committed to flawless quality. Extreme care is taken when selecting fine woods, and the intricate inlays are handcrafted with the precision of a jeweler. The production of a single item can take up to six months.
Elie Bleu Collection: More Than Just Humidors
After the turn of the millennium, Elie Bleu expanded its product range. In addition to luxury humidors, the brand now produces high-end watch winders and exclusive pen cases. As the company grew, it moved into larger workshops and relocated its boutique to the Rive Gauche, near the Hôtel des Invalides.
Today, Elie Bleu is the market leader in luxury humidors. Models like the Che Guevara Humidor and the Casa Cubana Humidor have long become collector’s items. Beyond humidors, Elie Bleu also offers ashtrays, table lighters, jet flames, and cutters in their signature designs.
Unique Rarities
If you’re wondering whether Benedict XVI and Michelle Obama own a humidor or rather a watch winder from Elie Bleu—the answer might surprise you. The Pope received a specially crafted reliquary for an original edition of Blaise Pascal’s *Pensées*. Michelle Obama, on the other hand, owns an elegant box filled with honey.
The President of France is surrounded by Elie Bleu creations: Numerous exquisite pieces in his official residence, the Élysée Palace, originate from this renowned manufacturer. As a company recognized as part of France’s cultural heritage (*Entreprise de Patrimoine Vivant*), Elie Bleu proudly carries this tradition forward.
