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CONT\u00c9 \u00c0 PARIS<\/h1>\n

FOUNDED 1795<\/h2>\n

Conté à Paris is the French brand expert in pencils and pastels since 1795.<\/p>\n

Chosen by the greatest masters, by students of fine art and by amateur artists for the quality of its products, and the widest possible variety of techniques and effects for drawing, sketching and pastels.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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PARISIAN ROOTS<\/h2>\n

Continuing the inventiveness of the brilliant inventor of the modern graphite, Nicolas-Jacques Conté, the brand Conté à Paris is launching a set of its iconic Pierre Noire<\/strong>.  <\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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