S.T. Dupont Vancouver
Our Story
A Legacy of Craft & Distinction Since 1872
The House of S.T. Dupont
In 1872, Simon Tissot-Dupont founded a workshop in Paris that would become one of the world’s most revered luxury houses. Beginning as a maker of impeccably crafted leather travel cases for diplomats and statesmen, the house swiftly earned a reputation that transcended borders. By 1884, S.T. Dupont had become the official supplier to Les Grands Magasins du Louvre — one of the grandest retail establishments of its era — while continuing to serve an exclusive private clientele who demanded nothing less than perfection.
Under the stewardship of Lucien and André Tissot-Dupont, the workshops moved to Faverges in Savoy, where generations of master craftsmen — goldsmiths, engravers, lacquer workers, and leather artisans — honed techniques that remain the foundation of the brand to this day. In 1929, Lucien was personally invited to New York by Louis Cartier to present his creations at the celebrated Fifth Avenue boutique, a distinction that confirmed S.T. Dupont’s place among the finest names in world luxury.
Today, more than 150 years on, S.T. Dupont continues to produce its legendary lighters, fountain pens, leather goods, and accessories from France — each piece a testament to the enduring belief that true luxury is measured not in trends, but in time.
Cigar Connoisseurs — A Vancouver Institution
Situated in the heart of historic Gastown at 346 Water Street, Cigar Connoisseurs has served Vancouver’s most discerning clientele for over thirty years. Long before luxury retail took root on every corner of the city, this shop stood as a quiet beacon for those who sought quality without compromise — a place where knowledge, passion, and authenticity were as important as the goods on the shelves.
Built on a foundation of trust and personal relationships, Cigar Connoisseurs has become one of Vancouver’s most respected retail institutions. Decades of expertise, a curated selection of the world’s finest products, and an unwavering commitment to the customer experience have earned it a reputation that speaks for itself across British Columbia and the wider community of collectors and connoisseurs.
It is this shared commitment to excellence — in craft, in service, and in legacy — that makes Cigar Connoisseurs the natural home for S.T. Dupont in Canada.
The Authorized Flagship Dealer of S.T. Dupont for Canada
S.T. Dupont Vancouver, operating through Cigar Connoisseurs, holds the distinguished designation of Authorized Flagship Dealer of S.T. Dupont for Canada. This appointment is not simply a retail authorization — it is a mark of trust, extended by the house of S.T. Dupont to those who uphold the brand’s values with the same rigor and reverence as the artisans in Faverges.
When you visit us, you are assured of an entirely authentic S.T. Dupont experience: genuine products sourced directly through official channels, expert guidance from staff who know the brand deeply, and the kind of attentive, personalized service that Dupont’s heritage demands. Every lighter, every pen, every accessory you find here carries the full weight of that 150-year legacy.
Find Us in Gastown
Cigar Connoisseurs
346 Water Street
Vancouver, BC, Canada