Manifesto

This is more than a boutique.

It’s a place to craft stories, one cigar at a time.

Vincent Houssin

Keeper of the Humidor & Spirits Specialist

Vincent has over a decade of luxury hospitality experience and a deep passion for cigars and fine spirits. Previously managing a renowned boutique in Lausanne, he earned a reputation as a trusted guide to both seasoned aficionados and curious newcomers.

His path – from London’s private lounges to icons like the Lausanne Palace – shaped his instinct for pairing expertise with atmosphere. Vincent doesn’t just recommend cigars; he helps creates moments worth remembering.

Whether you’re drawn to a bold Nicaraguan or a mellow Cuban, he brings knowledge, precision, and a storyteller’s flair to every encounter – helping each guest savour the journey, not just the cigar.

Fluent in French and English, Vincent connects cultures as effortlessly as he pairs cigars and spirits. Each visit is a chance to slow down, discover something exceptional, and craft your own story – one cigar at a time.

Francis Francis

Owner & Story Crafter

Entrepreneurial and instinctively creative, Francis sees cigars not just as products, but as crafted experiences – an invitation to indulge, connect, and savour something meaningful.

Histoires de Cigares is evolving into more than just a boutique – it’s becoming a destination.

Every product is chosen not only for its quality, but for its ability to connect people, inspire conversation, and evoke a sense of ritual. From sourcing rare finds to shaping the customer experience, Francis ensures the soul of cigar culture is always present.

Fluent in English, French, German, and Italian – with conversational Spanish and Swedish – Francis moves easily between worlds. Through Histoires de Cigares, he invites you to do the same – and to craft your own story, one cigar at a time.

The
curators

Vincent Houssin

Keeper of the Humidor & Spirits Specialist

Francis Francis

Owner & Story Crafter

The boutique

The curators

Cigars

Pipes

Accessories

Spirits

Manifesto

This is more than a boutique.

It’s a place to craft stories, one cigar at a time.

The curators

Vincent Houssin

Francis Francis

The
curators