Chanel's Paris: Rue Cambon & Beyond

Rue Cambon

31 Rue Cambon is ground zero. The mirrored staircase — where Chanel watched her shows from the third step — is still there. The boutique above sells tweed jackets that cost more than rent, but the vintage Chanel across the street is where the real treasures hide.

The Ritz Years

Chanel lived at the Ritz for 34 years. Suite 302 was her home. The Ritz Bar now serves a Coco Chanel cocktail: champagne, orange liqueur, and a single camellia petal.

The Atelier

The original haute couture salons on Avenue Montaigne still hum with her influence. Walk from the Ritz to the Grand Palais — her favorite show venue — and you've traced the exact route she took every fashion week.