Experience Natural Beauty from the South of France with the Debut of L'OCCITANE's Atlanta Flagship Boutique

NEW YORK, Oct. 3, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- L'OCCITANE OPENS FLAGSHIP IN ATLANTA, GA

On Thursday, October 2^nd French natural beauty retailer L'OCCITANE opened doors to its latest US store in Atlanta, Georgia. The newest addition to the brand's thriving international chain is one of 17 stores to open in the new, $1 billion Buckhead Atlanta development.

"L'Occitane takes great care in selecting where we open our beautiful flagship stores around the world and so we are delighted that our third flagship in the US, and the first in Georgia, is opening in the magnificent Buckhead Atlanta shopping center," said David Boynton, CEO of L'OCCITANE Inc.

The flagship is the 5th L'OCCITANE boutique to open in the Atlanta area, and Buckhead is overjoyed to serve as the brand's newest location. "We are so proud to have a beautiful L'OCCITANE shop at Buckhead Atlanta," said Jeff Zeigler, senior managing director of retail services for OliverMcMillan. "As a French brand from Provence with a reputation for excellence and fine craftsmanship, L'OCCITANE is a great example of the sophisticated international brands shoppers can indulge in at Buckhead Atlanta."

The 2,725 square foot Buckhead flagship boutique is L'OCCITANE's largest in the US and one of its first new 'Provence Home' concept stores.  The 'Provence Home' concept conveys a warm, inviting and generous atmosphere in which the customer can discover the richness of the brand's story in a new and intimate way.  A space where they can experience the region of Provence, even from miles away, through a range of warm materials, contemporary yet authentic designs, displays and features, including a "golden sun" chandelier made entirely of the brand's signature, never-fading Immortelle flowers from Corsica.

Buckhead is open Monday through Saturday 10am – 7pm and on Sundays from 12pm – 6pm.

About L'OCCITANE:
Founded by Olivier Baussan over 35 years ago, L'OCCITANE captures the true art de vivre of Provence, offering a sensorial immersion in the natural beauty, fragrance and lifestyle of the south of France. From the texture of L'OCCITANE products to their scent, each skincare, body care and fragrance formula promises pleasure through beauty and well-being—a moment rich in enjoyment and discovery that goes beyond tangible benefits to create a different experience of Provence.

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