Paris Fashion Tour and Haute Couture

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Duration 02h30
Group Tour
Group Size
10 max
Refund up to 48 hours
16 reviews
Disabled access

Highlights

Explore the streets of Paris and immerse yourself in the stylish world of Parisian fashion. On this glamorous 2.5 hour walking tour, you’ll get the answers to the questions you’ve always been dying to ask. What defines Haute Couture and who really were the designers before they became eminently famous? Why is Paris one of the world’s fashion epicenters?

Between window shopping and stories about some of the most famous people in fashion, you’ll explore Paris' most prestigious streets and sumptuous boutiques with one of our fabulous fashionistas. You’ll end the tour with the story of one of the industry's most influential self-made woman, a lady called Coco Chanel.

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Why you'll love this

Explore fashionable Paris: Rue Saint-Honoré & Place Vendôme

Travel back in time to meet the men & women who created modern fashion

Understand the turning point in the world’s fashion history

Discover Paris’ Haute Couture and Art Jewellery history with a fashionista

What's included

Stroll through chic Paris with a fellow fashion aficionado

A coffee break on one of Paris' most iconic street

The stories behind the legendary fashion visionaries of Paris

Price Details

Size of group

All

Per person

€59.00

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The itinerary

You’ll meet your guide on the edge of Palais Royal, an 18th century Paris fashion epicenter, and explore the designer boutiques that gave Paris its renowned modish reputation. Think of these beautiful arcades as the first shopping center of modern Paris!

The itinerary then continues on rue Saint Honoré, la crème de la crème for elite travelers & shoppers. This is where many famous brands became established, and the place to be during fashion week. If you are not in the mood for all the extravagance, people watching at one of the many café terraces can be a great – and an affordable alternative!

Your expert fashionista will then take you to the iconic Place Vendôme, a symbol of luxury à la française since the 19th century. Become enlightened by the incredible carrier of some of the world's most famous avant-gardists geniuses who (re)invented fashion in the 19th Century. In this very square, you will see how French luxury craftsmen played a significant role in the modernization of art jewellery & accessories. Later on, Haute Couture designers & prestigious watchmakers took up shop at Vendôme.

You’ll end this fashionable experience around the corner, in a yet fabulous shopping enclave, with the story of the most avant-gardist self-made woman France has known, a lady called Coco Chanel.

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Your guide

Knowing Paris inside-out comes with years of exploring, but above all a passion for fashion & discovering all the magic that Paris has to offer. Our city guides are selected for their insatiable love for Paris, for fashion, and their desire to share it with our visitors. Leaving no stone unturned, our guides are always ready to go the extra mile to ensure that those who explore with them get to discover the Paris that truly makes them tick.

Reviews

5.0 / 5.0 - Based on 16 reviews
Last reviewed: August 03 2019

Julia C - Reviewed August 03, 2019

The tour was super interesting, Bianca made it fun and enjoyable, she really shared her passion for art and fashion with us! I would do it again!

Erica O - Reviewed July 25, 2019

Melanie was friendly and personable. She had a depth of knowledge not only of fashion, but also of French history as a whole. I loved the way she weaved the history of fashion into the history of France and of the buildings and places we were touring.

VENTIMIGLIA JOSEPH 1 - Reviewed July 10, 2019

This tour was really interesting and our guide really knew what she was talking about as she studied fashion and is a stylist herself. She shared a lot of anecdotes about different places related to fashion in Paris and about fashion designers.
Moreover we had a drink in a fancy place in the heart of the fashion district. I highly recommend this tour to anyone interested in fashion and the luxury industry!

Amandine M - Reviewed July 10, 2019

I really enjoyed the Paris fashion tour. Our guide Aneta was very knowledgeable and told us all about the history of fashion and Coco Channel life.
She showed us very fancy boutiques where privileged trendy people go for shopping and also second-hand shops where you can find vintage luxury items!

Geri F - Reviewed June 02, 2019

Bianca is adorable and fun to hang out with. She knows her stuff and is an interesting person as well. We felt super comfortable exploring the fashion world of Paris with her and we saw and did things we certainly wouldn’t have known about without her. A delightful way to spend the afternoon. Wish we could do this every day!

Meeting point & walking distance

Meeting point: Place Colette - Kiosque des Noctambules
Walking distance: 2.3km / 1.5miles

F.A.Q.

I want to purchase rare designer pieces. Can your guide help me?
Our fashionistas will be delighted to give you tips and addresses but this walking tour focuses more on the history of Paris’ fashion through the ages than on pure shopping. If you’re looking for a Personal Shopping Experience, we recommend
this tour.

What if my friends and/or family aren’t quite as nutty about fashion as I am?
Not a problem, our guides are happy to adjust the tour to all levels of interest to keep it fun and accessible for your entire group. We’re also taking you through a breath-taking part of Paris that will be sure to capture everyone’s attention.

I’m a solo traveller. Can I join a group?
We can only organize a tour once a total of two people have registered. If you’re a solo traveller and are the first to request a date for this tour, you may have to wait until at least one other visitor books that same date. However should this problem arise, please contact our customer service team and they’ll be happy to help you find a solution.

How long does the tour last?
This experience will last 2.5 to 3 hours, depending on the pace of your group and the questions you might have on the designers!

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