Paris in Style: Fashion Then & Now
Description
This walking tour is designed for anyone who wants to look at Paris — and fashion — with different eyes. Whether you are passionate about fashion, interested in culture and history, or simply curious about what happens behind the glamorous façades of Paris's most famous fashion houses, you'll leave with a deeper understanding of the fascinating system that makes Paris the world's fashion capital. It's a journey into the world of fashion. Rather than simply presenting facts that can easily be found online, the tour offers a deeper insight into how fashion actually works: fashion houses and their identities, designers and their codes, fashion shows as reflections of culture, and boutiques and window displays as powerful communication tools. Walking through the elegant streets of the Golden Triangle we will connect the history of couture with the fashion world of today, looking at fashion not simply as clothing, but as a reflection of culture, society, art, business and identity.
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Begin our walk on Avenue George V, one of the addresses closely associated with Parisian haute couture. Here, we’ll explore the world of the great French designers and the couture houses that established their workshops and salons in this prestigious part of Paris. We’ll also discover how luxury hospitality became an essential part of the identity of this district, with legendary five-star hotels opening their doors to an international clientele of fashion designers, celebrities and wealthy travelers.
Continue toward the Champs-Élysées, one of the world's most famous avenues. Beyond its reputation as a shopping destination, the avenue tells the story of Parisian wealth, architecture and social life. We'll look at its elegant façades and explore how the area evolved from an exclusive residential district of the French bourgeoisie into one of the most recognizable addresses in the world.
Finish the tour on Avenue Montaigne, one of the ultimate addresses of French and international luxury. Surrounded by some of the world's most prestigious fashion houses, this is the perfect place to understand how Paris became the capital of luxury and how the fashion industry operates today. We'll explore the history of the legendary houses established here and examine the relationship between architecture, branding, fashion shows, boutiques and the creation of desire.
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(7)
We enjoyed this experience so much! Our guide, Ivo, was extremely knowledgeable about fashion and more specifically, Haute Couture. We toured the Golden Triangle and learned so much about Dior and other fashion designers. When we entered the Galerie Dior after the walking tour, we appreciated it so much because of the knowledge gained during our walking tour. The Galerie Dior was absolutely incredible! We highly recommend this tour. Thank you, Ivo!
Ivo was so informative about Dior and the history of what we would be seeing and some background of the fashion houses. He was very knowledgeable and made the Dior museum really great to understand what we were seeing. It was a beautiful tour. I would highly recommend. Ivo was great!
Ivo was super knowledgeable about fashion and his enthusiasm made it even more fun. You will not be disappointed.
Terrible, the guide didn't show up. The guesthouse informed us that this service didn't exist. That it was fake.
We’re sorry to hear that this was your experience. To clarify, you were contacted the day before the tour via the Viator platform to confirm the meeting point. On the day of the tour, once the guide arrived, a message was also sent to the phone number you provided in your reservation to let you know the guide was waiting. Unfortunately, we did not receive any response. This is a legitimate and active Viator experience. The statement that the service did not exist is incorrect.
I am writing to formally express my disappointment with the service provided during our recent “private tour.” I would like to begin by saying that Ivo himself was excellent—knowledgeable, professional, and genuinely helpful throughout the experience. I appreciate his expertise and efforts. That said, the overall tour was poorly managed and did not meet the expectations of a private tour, particularly given the premium price. We were required to wait in line for approximately 35 minutes because we were not permitted to enter with our guide. This should never occur on a private tour and significantly diminished the experience. The situation felt disorganized and unprofessional. For the price paid—over $300—this experience did not deliver anything beyond what amounted to a standard guided tour. Considering that admission to the Dior Gallery is approximately $16 per person, the value of this experience was simply not there. It did not reflect the level of exclusivity, efficiency, or service one would reasonably expect at this price point. As a result, I feel strongly that this tour was not worth the cost, and I am very disappointed. I respectfully request a substantial refund for this experience. Unfortunately, I will not be recommending this tour to others based on how this was handled. I hope you will take this feedback seriously and respond accordingly.
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback! I sincerely regret that your experience did not fully meet your expectations. I’d like to clarify that Galerie Dior is a private institution and as such has the right to establish its own rules, particularly regarding entrance policies during periods of high visitor attendance. Regarding the tour price, I kindly invite you to compare with similar services: you will find that the amount you paid is at the lower end of the average range for private guided tours. A private tour means that your guide is dedicated exclusively to you, offering personalized attention and the opportunity to ask questions throughout the visit, with no third parties involved. We value your comments and will carefully take them into consideration for the future, as we continuously strive to improve the quality of our services.
What a wonderful experience! Our guide was so knowledgeable and fun - he made the whole experience extra special! We learned so much and have a whole new appreciation for the brand. Worth every penny!
This was an awesome experience! Ivo was exceptionally knowledgeable and passionate about everything fashion and Dior. His English was excellent and really focused the hour on what I wanted to learn about and get out of the tour!! It was great to learn about Christian Dior’s life and his successors and also about the business of a fashion house through the times! Would thoroughly recommend to anyone wishing to learn about the story behind the brand. Amazing 🤩
