Cartier International SNC, or simply Cartier, is a French luxury goods conglomerate that designs, manufactures, distributes, and sells perfume, jewelry, leather goods, and watches. Founded in Paris in 1847 by Louis-François Cartier (1819-1904), the company remained under family control until 1964. The company is headquartered in Paris and is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Swiss Richemont Group. Cartier operates more than 200 stores in 125 countries with three Temples (Historical Maisons) in Paris, London and New York.