Fashion, Art, and Culture Tour of Paris

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Fashion, Art, and Culture Tour of Paris

April 7th – April 15th, 2026

Join artist and fashion historian Katlin Kirker on a guided tour of Paris through the eyes of art history and fashion starting from historical costume to present day couture.

Overview

You’ll experience a tour of six hand-picked museums, such as the Louvre, the d’Orsay, Petit Palais, Musée de Cluny, Palais Galliera…Paris’s fashion museum and the spectacular Galererie Dior where we’ll view and discuss everything from portrait paintings to couture.

Complete with a richly illustrated booklet / journal of every discovery we see as we make our way through Paris’s cultural treasure chest, explore with me a city of artisans.

Museums can be overwhelming. You will be guided as we view a specially curated selection of fashionable paintings, that will be in your guidebook for us to discuss and learn more about.

There are always new and interesting exhibitions happening every year in Paris. I will arrange and schedule times and tickets for us to attend. We will journey through an exciting itinerary with scheduled outings and events while allowing time to just relax or enjoy solo moments.

We’ll also explore some of Paris’s covered passages such as Galerie Vivienne. True hidden gems with their decorative glass roofs and elaborate Neoclassical, Art Nouveau and Art Deco decor. A unique place to shop for artisan gifts, enjoy a casual meal, and soak up the rich architectural, social, and cultural details. Experience a spectacular view of the Eiffel Tower while sipping a coffee on the rooftop of Galleries La Fayette, Paris’s most spectacular high end art nouveau shopping center. We’ll take walks through the Marais, browsing fashionable boutiques while taking time to taste sumptuous delights in cafés and bakeries along the way experiencing some of Paris’s most delicious foods and wines. Stroll along rue Saint Honore in the 1st arrondissement gazing at the flamboyant window displays of high end fashion stores such as Hermès, Valentino, and Yves Saint Laurent.
Be wowed by a classical concert in the Gothic jewel box that is Saint Chapelle Cathedral, a truly magical experience. Gaze upon the beautiful, famous rose stained colored glass window at the newly renovated Notre Dame cathedral.

Dream with me, let me plan everything, and let’s go!

What to Expect

An Immersive tour through the world of History, Art & Fashion

Step into Paris’s most inspiring museums from the Louvre to the Galerie Dior with curated highlights that bring the world of fashion in art to life. Experience the evolution of style from historic costume to modern couture, guided by expert and personalized insight.

New Friendships & Shared Passions

Surround yourself with like-minded travelers, fellow art lovers, and those who share your passion for culture, beauty, and discovery. Enjoy meaningful connections as you explore, learn, and create lasting memories together.

Enriching Parisian Experiences

There is truly no place in the world like Paris. Savor the city’s cultural treasures from hidden covered passages, elegant shopping streets, rooftop views, concerts, and exquisite food. Balance guided activities with moments to wander, reflect, and let Paris move you.

Sample Itinerary

Seven days / Seven nights at a four-star boutique hotel in the Marais.

Day 1: Bonjour Paris

Travel day from the US to Paris.

Day 2:

A van or Taxi will pick you up at Charles de Gaulle airport and take you to your boutique hotel where you’ll check in.
After checking in, we’ll all meet up in the lovely hotel lounge and get acquainted.
I’ll then give you your personal journals and do a quick review of the weeks itinerary.
Then we’ll head out for a little tour around the neighborhood and get familiar with the Marais , enjoy a late lunch of delicious crêpes, before leisurely strolling back to the hotel, stopping in some of my favorite boutiques and shops along the way. Back at the hotel, we’ll settle into our rooms for an early night of rest and relaxation.

Day 3:

After a lovely breakfast, at the hotel, we’ll head out towards the Louvre Museum. Before arriving at the museum, we’ll walk through and explore two of my favorite covered passages, the Passage Du Grand Cerf and the Galerie Vero-Dodat.

Once at the Louvre you’ll have a docent tour of a handful of specially curated paintings and sculptures. We’ll then enjoy a delicious soufflé for lunch. After lunch, we’ll take a walking tour around the fashionable street Saint Honore in the first arrondissement. There you’ll see fashionable boutiques, fabulous window displays and browse some of the most unique and high-end fashion houses in Paris.

Day 4:

We’ll start in the 8th arrondissement where one of Paris‘s most iconic fashion designers home and atelier has been transformed into La Galerie Dior. Where we’ll explore the history of the house of Christian Dior.
Then lunch at a Parisian bistro with delicious food and amazing people watching.

Then head over to Palais Galleria, Paris‘s fashion museum to see an exhibition on beautiful embroidery.

Day 5:

Today we’ll explore some of the Marais, stopping at the beautiful home and studio turned museum/ Foundation of fashion designers Azzedine Alaia.

Then head over to Place des Vosges and visit some of the boutiques and vintage shops along the way. Stop at Carette to sip some famous hot chocolate with whipped cream and do some people watching. Then walk across Place des Vosges to Maison’s Victor Hugo to see his colorful, eclectic home turned museum.

After an early dinner we’ll head over to Saint Chappelle, A beautiful jewelbox of a cathedral to experience and intimate, but spectacular classical music concert.

Day 6:

We’ll take a walk across the Seine to Saint Germain des Pres in the sixth arrondissement, checking out some of the lovely stores and boutiques along the way. Ending up at the Musee d’ Orsay, we will have tickets to the beautiful exhibition, Renoir in Love. Then we’ll take a little time to explore the museum.

On the way back to the hotel we’ll stop at the famous Les Deux Margots for an early dinner.

After dinner we’ll head over to Notre Dame to see the newly renovated and spectacular cathedral.

Day 7:

We’ll head over to the eighth arrondissement to see an exhibition called the Splendors of Baroque at the beautiful Jacquemart Andre Musee.

Then have lunch at a cozy cafe called Le Nelie.

Well, then walk over to Palais Garnier, where we’ll explore the opulence of the Paris Opera House. After that, we’ll walk over to the high end spectacular Art Nouveau shopping center, Galleries Lafayette and head up to the rooftop to see a panoramic view of Paris.

We’ll finish the day walking over to one of the most beautiful covered passages in Paris, Gallerie Vivienne.

Day 8:

Today I have left as a free day. A day filled with whatever you want. Wandering around the Marais, going back to a favorite boutique or neighborhood. Or going to someplace you feel like you missed. Leaving us with plenty of time to get organized for our trip home.

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