Summary

Wander around the most luxurious and glamourous area of Paris. On this tour, prepare to look constantly upwards — you will not want to miss any detail of the magnificent buildings and squares that make Paris so eternally iconic. Beware of stiff necks! From the bejewelled Place Vendôme to the Palais Royal gardens, you will hear how this district was engineered to reflect the prestige of 19th-century France. You will learn why the rising middle class and industrial innovations sparked the golden age of theatres, department stores and restaurants. Laura will share stories of the first haute couture designers, romantic ballerinas and composers of the Opéra Garnier, as well as memorable and highly fashionable socialites. Covered passages, shops, and museums await at every corner. You might even leave the tour wanting to experience an afternoon tea at one of the district’s prestigious hotels or its nightlife and the array of shows it has to offer.