An Unforgettable Experience Awaits
Passionate fashion students can delve into the history and business of clothing in the birthplace of haute couture and home of fashion house HQs, on a university or college Fashion and Textile trip to Paris.
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Trip Highlights
Meet with a fashion designer
The sweet-smelling perfume museum
Current trends at Galleries Lafayette Fashion Shows
The museum at Yves Saint Laurent’s old atelier
Add-on excusions
Eiffel Tower
The Louvre
Disneyland Paris
Musée d’Orsay
Recommended excursions
Galleries Lafayette fashion show
This upmarket Parisian shopping mecca holds free weekly fashion show on Fridays at 3pm on the seventh floor of the main Haussmann store in the Salon Opéra. A team of six professional models show off the latest trends by famous designers and couturier collections.
Musée de la Mode et du Textile
The Museum of Fashion and Textiles in the Louvre draws from its collections of over 81,000 works representing the history of costume from the French Regency period to the present day and textiles from the 7th century onwards as well as examples of interior design, furniture, objets d’arts, wallpaper, tapestry, ceramic art, glassware, and toys.
Pierre Cardin Museum
This museum is dedicated to the inspirational self-taught fashion designer who rose to international fame. The Pierre Cardin museum has over 200 mannequins dressed in the designer’s most iconic garments from dresses to coats, eveningwear, futuristic clothing and accessories, as well as a furniture collection designed by Pierre Cardin in the 1970s. Photo © Leoboudv.
Fondation Pierre Bergé – Yves Saint-Laurent
Take a guided tour of Yves Saint Laurent’s old atelier, now a foundation-museum dedicated to his life and work. It was conceived by the designer and his business and romantic partner Pierre Bergé. More than 5,000 pieces of apparel are stored here including many donated by his long-standing clients, such as Catherine Deneuve and Loulou de la Falaise.
Musée du Parfum Fragonard
Founded in 1926, Maison Fragonard is a family business boasting unique traditional French expertise. Located in the Opéra Garnier quarter of Paris, the Musée du Parfum Fragonard is a must-see. It welcomes perfume lovers and students for a free guided tour unveiling the manufacturing secrets of perfume and its fascinating history from Antiquity to the present day.
Typical accommodation
Acadie Gonesse ★★
Why groups like it:
- Clean & secure hotel with helpful staff & recently refurbished rooms
- A short drive away from Paris city centre
- Near the Basilique de St Denis where several French kings are buried & the Air & Space Museum
Facilities
- Free Wi-Fi access
- Private bathrooms
- Rooms have flat screen TVs
Comfort Hotel Chelles Marne La Vallee ★★
Why groups like it:
- Located just 20 to 30 minutes from Disneyland Paris
- Coach journey to the attractions of central Paris
- Only 25km from Paris-Charles De Gaulle Airport
Facilities:
- Flat-screen TVs
- Hairdryers in rooms
- All rooms have en-suites and are multi-bedded rooms (2-4 beds)
FIAP Jean Monnet
Why groups like it:
- Located 20 minutes from the Latin quarter, the Louvre and the Eiffel Tower
- Many helpful in-house services specially designed with groups in mind
- Staff experienced in hosting groups of students of different ages and needs
Facilities:
- Private bathrooms
- 24-hour reception
- Common room with pool table
Hotel Luxia ★★
Why groups like it:
- Great location next to the Sacre Coeur, the Seine & the Eiffel Tower in the heart of Montmartre
- 15-minute walk from the Moulin Rouge
- Metro station is 2 minutes’ walk & connects your group to the whole of Paris
Facilities:
- Private bathrooms
- Satellite TV
- 24-hour reception
Residence Internationale De Paris
Why groups like it:
- Located 1km from the famous Père Lachaise Cemetery
- Only 500m from Porte de Bagnolet or Porte de Montreuil Metro stations for the centre of Paris
- Offers a great breakfast before you start your day of activities and visits
Facilities:
- Satellite TV
- Free Wi-Fi access
- Private bathrooms
St Christopher’s Paris Hostel, Canal
Why groups like it:
- Located on Paris Bassin de la Villette
- 350m from Crimé Metro station & near to Cités des Sciences
- The hostel is a reconstruction of Magasins Généraux, a 19th century warehouse
Facilities:
- 24-hour reception & all-night security staff
- Free Wi-Fi access
- Safety deposit boxes
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