• 23 Pl. Vendôme - Meet your guide on the left side of the entrance to Cartier, 23 Pl. Vendôme, 75001 Paris, France (48.86813727741055, 2.329616689226754). Please wait in front of the shop window and do not enter the building, as it is only a meeting point and the staff is not informed about the tour.
• Ritz Paris - Book a 3-hour Paris fashion tour! Our Expert Guide will show you places that are unknown to most tourists and locals, but that are a must-see for everyone interested in the history and controversies of top French designers. The tour will begin near Hotel Ritz, where Coco Chanel resided before her death in 1971, and where she stayed with her lover - an SS Officer, and other upper-echelon German military staff during World War II. You’ll be surprised by the many stories of her rumored involvement with the Nazi Party and British aristocrats!
• rue des Capucines - As you look at the Napoleon Statue in front of the hotel, you will also discover the association between Napoleon III and Louis Vuitton, and about the rumored collaboration between the Vuitton family and the Nazis during the German occupation of France. The guide will show you the former location of LV’s first shop at Rue des Capucines, which recently inspired the Capucines collection of LV handbags. Of course, we can’t miss rue Cambon, where you’ll find Chanel’s first store and the apartment where she hosted her famous parties for the Parisian and British elite. The guide will show you a flagship store of Chanel that sells all of her most popular products and designs, including the little black dress, suits and bags.
• Place de la Concorde - The tour will pass Place de la Concorde, Petit Palais, Grand Palais, and many monuments, such as the one of Sir WInston Churchill - British prime minister who was a close friend of Coco Chanel, and one to a French General Lafayette, who is also commemorated by the name of Galeries Lafayette, a popular French department store.
• La Galerie Dior - We’ll pass La Galerie Dior, a new museum displaying Dior’s designs and learn about the life and revolutionary “New Look” of Christian Dior in front of his very first store at 30 Montaigne. Find out why Elizabeth Taylor and Princess Margaret of the UK love his haute-couture designs, and why Coco Chanel had criticized them.
• Avenue Montaigne - If you’re interested in the business side of fashion, you’ll be also interested to learn about the LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton, which owens large shares in top brands including LV, Dior, Tiffany & Co, Dom Pérignon, Stella McCartney, Marc Jacobs, Givenchy, and more! We’ll end our tour at Av. Montaigne, where you can spend the rest of the day shopping at the best boutiques in Paris!

• Fashion Walking Tour in Paris: Chanel, Dior, Louis Vuitton and Top French Designers
• Tips and recommendations on the best fashion shops and attractions
• Places related to Coco Chanel, Christian Dior and Louis Vuitton
• 5-Star Licensed Guide with live commentary in 1 language
• Small group of 1-25 participants
• Controversial history of top French fashion designers

Did Coco Chanel collaborate with the Nazi-German occupiers? Hear the true story of her infamous love affairs on a fashion-themed tour of Paris. Learn about the life and controversies of Christian Dior, Louis Vuitton and Chanel.

Highlights:

• Discover the controversial history of top French fashion designers with a 5-Star Expert Guide
• Hear the true story of Coco Chanel’s love affairs with German and British aristocrats
• Learn about the “New Look” and Christian Dior’s influence on postwar fashion
• Explore the luxurious world of Louis Vuitton and his business partners
• Enjoy a fashion-themed tour of Paris and see flagship stores

Immerse yourself in the controversial world of French fashion, filled with stories of war, infamous love affairs and financial problems. On this walking tour you will see the first stores, flagship locations, museums and places associated with work and personal lives of Coco Chanel, Louis Vuitton and other French designers.

• You should arrive at the meeting point 10 minutes early, as late comers won’t be able to join the tour or receive a refund
• The guide will provide commentary in 1 language. Select your preferred language when booking.
• We will have a maximum of 25 participants.
• This tour is not suitable for people with disabilities.
• There is no luggage storage so please do not bring extra clothing, umbrellas, large bags, suitcases, scooters, etc. Pets are not allowed.
• We’re not afraid of the sun and rain, so the tour will take place as planned, regardless of weather, so please check the forecast and dress appropriately.
• It is a walking tour, so we recommend wearing comfortable shoes.
• You will discover some of the most popular fashion shops and boutiques on this tour. We recommend shopping after the tour, the guide will be happy to give you some tips and recommendations.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.