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Vintage Travel Story · Paris · 3 days
The Liberation of the Silhouette: In the Footsteps of Coco Chanel
She freed women from corsets — and gave them perfume that changed the world. Coco Chanel lived at the Ritz for 34 years, designed the most iconic jacket of the 20th century, and built a fashion empire that still operates from 31 Rue Cambon.
Told with Coco Chanel
The route
- 1
31 Rue Cambon
Chanel HQ with the mirror staircase
- 2
Palais Galliera
Musée de la Mode
- 3
Place Vendôme
inspiration for No. 5
- 4
Café Angelina
Chanel's daily hot chocolate
Where to stay
InterContinental Paris Le Grand
Editor's pickOpera, Paris
On 2 Rue Scribe, a block from Place Vendome, the shape that inspired the Chanel No. 5 perfume bottle. The Ritz, where Chanel lived for 34 years, is around the corner. This is the epicentre of Chanel's Paris.
from €750
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Grand Hotel du Palais Royal
Palais Royal, Paris
At the foot of the Palais Royal, the gardens where Chanel walked. Didier Ludot, the world's most famous vintage Chanel collector, keeps his boutique here. The ultimate Chanel pilgrimage.
from €580
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Pieces for this journey
Vintage matched to the route, live from the market.
designer-bags
Vintage Chanel Diana Medium Flap Bag – Black Lambskin & 24K Gold-Plated Hardware
blazers
CHANEL Vintage 09C CC Heart Logo Button Tweed Jacket #40 Pink Wool 902900
sieraden
Vintage Chanel 1980s Double-Strand Faux Pearl Necklace 36” – CC Logo Clasp With
sieraden
CHANEL Camellia Corsage Brooch White Flower Vintage Pin Accessory