Holy shit! The Tintin store is permanently closing its doors in Toulouse
Tintin had a foothold in Toulouse, place of closed wells, in the city center. The store offered to the young reporter will definitely close its doors on Saturday, December 31.
“The Adventures of Tintin” thrilled several generations. In this comic strip created by Hergé in 1929, the costume the young reporter Tintin and his dog Snowy. Characters that have become cults and that can be found in all their forms in the Toulouse store “Espace Tintin”.
The shop opened its doors in 2000. Amateurs, collectors and “tintinophiles” have found this place cheerful and warm. It has been 22 years since Louis Lozevis, the owner, passed on his passion there.
The adventures of Tintin are still relevant today. They don’t go out of style. It is a work that we pass on.
Louis Lozevis, owner of the Tintin store in Toulouse
This merchant has always sold “Tintin” in his stores. While Hergé’s widow decided to create spaces allocated to the young reporter, Louis Lozevis immediately applied for Toulouse.
Now 77, he feels it’s time for him to retire. He looked for buyers but no one came forward. If other enthusiasts are expected, he says he is ready to help them.
When asked what he sells best, Louis Lozevis has no time to think. For many years: it’s the red and white checkerboard rocket. She appears during the publication of the 16th album of the series, “Objectif lune”. We find her in the 17th album, “We walked on the moon”.
It’s Captain Haddock’s favorite slur. One of the most beloved characters from the Tintin books. And it is of him that the owner of the store thinks, a few hours before closing.
Tonight, I think we’re going to do like Captain Haddock! We are going to open a bottle.
Louis Lozevis, owner of the Tintin store
No rum or whiskey for the merchant… But he has planned to open a bottle of champagne with his last customers.