Cultural Program Excursion - Paris Fashion Walk

Trace the story of Coco Chanel, the queen of traditional French chic in the district of the famous rue St Honoré, and place Vendome, time honored center of the luxury trade and jewelers, and where Chanel lived for many years at the Ritz. Our fashion specialist will give the background to the fashion houses and elegant shops of today, and talk of the life and influence of the characterful Chanel who revolutionized fashion in her day. Stop to visit the flagship Chanel boutique and the famous Hermes store, with its celebrated window displays, and see many of the world famous designers and chic stores.

Meeting Point: In front of W H Smith bookshop, 248 rue de Rivoli, nearest metro Concorde, exit rue Cambon.

Minimum: 10

Maximum: 20

Cost: €20

(The tour last about 2 hours and is conducted by our fashion specialist Richelle, an American who has lived in Paris for many years. Richelle trained in design and fashion and is a qualified Paris blue badge guide. The tours are an enjoyable mixture of history, anecdotes, and fascinating trivia associated with this theme. The tour will show you both famous names and introduce you some lesser known treasures. You can go inside the shops and have time to make purchases if you want, but the walks do not cover a great deal of ground so you could easily walk back to any shop which has taken your fancy and shop at your leisure)

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