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Thursday 27 May
10:00 am - Guided tour of the Louvre Museum (in English)
The Louvre, in its successive architectural metamorphoses, has dominated central Paris since the late 12th century. Built on the city's western edge, the original structure was gradually engulfed as the city grew. The dark fortress of the early days was transformed into the modernized dwelling of François I and, later, the sumptuous palace of the Sun King, Louis XIV.
Here we explore the history of this extraordinary edifice and of the museum that has occupied it since 1793.
Duration 1:30
3:00 pm - Guided tour of Yves Saint Laurent Exhibition (in English)
Yves Saint-Laurent, 40 years in the making (Yves Saint-Laurent, 40 ans de création)
Exhibitions / Miscellaneous
District : Champs-Elysées / Louvre
Petit Palais, Musée des Beaux Arts de la ville de Paris
From 11 March 2010 to 29 August 2010
The first retrospective to span the entire career of the fashion designer Yves Saint Laurent, showcasing more than 300 outfits as well as a number of drawings, documents and films. With this exhibition, the Musée des Beaux-Arts de la Ville de Paris pays a fitting tribute to the greatest couturier of the second half of the 20th century.
Duration around 1:30
Friday 28 May
2:00 pm - Voyage into the heart of French jewellery and tea at Ladurée (Additional Cost)
Duration around 2 hours
A magical moment in the temple of French know-how - Exclusive access to the Chaumet museum, Place Vendôme
Chaumet, jeweller since 1780, introduces you to the private salons and museum. You will have access to two centuries of creation through this historic collection.
Visit the Grand Salon (classified as a Heritage landmark) a remarkable example of interior design in the heart of Paris overlooking the Place Vendôme, where Frederic Chopin actually spent the last four months of his life.
Discover the history of Parisian jewellery by visiting the museum with the Curator in the Salons des Diadems where Chaumet will share their new collections in a moment of refinement, elegance and luxury.
You will emerge from this visit understanding their French history, know-how, creation, architecture and music.
Teatime at Ladurée, rue Royale
Walk 5/10 minutes from the Place Vendôme and enter the famous Ladurée Tea house whose emblematic creation is the sugary, round macaroon — in 20 flavors. The old-is-new-again teahouse is a temple to Marie Antoinette. Enjoy a real French teatime, in a private salon upstairs, where cushiony banquettes, set against wood-paneled walls, mirrors and painted murals will make you travel into the XVIIIth century.
Menu: Coffee/tea or chocolate, fresh pressed juice, a pastry of your choice, 3 sweet finger food pieces, 2 macaroons.
Each guest is given a macaroon gift box.