July Newsletter
~ Your Guide to Picturesque Travel in France ~
Greetings Summer Travellers!
When the summer heat settles over the city, there’s no better way to stay cool than by stepping into a museum. We invite you to explore three exceptional exhibitions celebrating the artistry and enduring legacy of Parisian haute couture, hosted at some of the city's most iconic cultural venues. Whether you are discovering the Louvre, Musée des Arts Décoratifs or Petit Palais for the first time or returning as a seasoned visitor, these thoughtfully curated shows offer a chance to explore the storied history of Parisan haute couture.
LOUVRE COUTURE.
Objets d’art, Objets de mode
January 24, 2025 - August 24, 2025
Embark on a surprising treasure hunt through the Richelieu wing at the Louvre which is dedicated to the decorative arts. As you stroll amid the permanent collection, you will discover more than 400 dresses and accessories — ranging from Balenciaga’s graceful silhouettes to Iris van Herpen’s innovative 3D-printed designs—staged in sumptuous decors.
Why you’ll appreciate it: This playful journey invites you to rediscover a familiar museum through the lens of fashion and art.
Reserve your place: You can enjoy this exhibition as part of our expert-led Louvre tour.
WORTH. Inventer la haute couture
May 7, 2025 - September 7, 2025
Step back to the Belle Époque with Charles Frederick Worth—the first designer to sign his creations and win the favour of Empress Eugénie. Discover his lavish gowns and learn how his vision laid the foundations of modern haute couture.
Why you’ll appreciate it: Learn about the captivating stories of royal fittings, atelier secrets and the many workers who made this exceptional family business flourish from the Gilded Age to the twentieth century.
Reserve your place: If you have never visited the Petit Palais, this exceptional museum in the city center is off the beaten path for many tourists.
PAUL POIRET, La mode est une fête
June 25, 2025 - January 11, 2026
Discover the revolutionary spirit of Paul Poiret, who in 1903 freed women from corsets introducing the flowing, modern lines that defined the Roaring Twenties. This first-ever retrospective at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs traces his life-story from his apprenticeship at the House of Worth until he forged his career as a couturier, interior decorator and perfumer.
Why you’ll appreciate it: This immersive exhibition brings new light to Poiret’s creative genius as you step back in time to the 1920s & 1930s in Paris.
Reserve your place: This once in lifetime experience joining fashion, perfume and design.
A Scent of History - Perfume Interlude
In 1911 Paul Poiret was the first designer to marry fragrance to haute couture. As part of the exhbition, you will be invited to smell these historic scents recreated for this occasion.
Interested in Perfume? Ask us about our to sensorial tour dedicated to perfume.
If you would like to learn more or have any special requests, please contact us @hellopicturesquevoyages.com. We are happy curate your Summer in Paris 2025!
Wishing you the best of summer travel,
The Picturesque Voyages Team