L’École Van Cleef & Arpels
Legendary jeweler Van Cleef & Arpels still makes jewelry in an 18th-century mansion on Place Vendôme and its two-story school—hosted in another gorgeous mansion nearby—offers a wide range of courses for jewelry enthusiasts, from the history of Art Nouveau jewelry to a course that teaches students the art of Japanese Urushi Lacquer. The premier experience may be access to Van Cleef & Arpels Creations, where students get to visit the jewelry workshop and meet the famous Mans d’Or craftsmen (from $115).
More Things To Do in Paris
Emmanuel Perrotin
The ambitious Perrotin now oversees a roster of 40 artists ranging from Takashi Murakami to Pharrell Williams.
Palais Garnier
Go behind the scenes at the famed 19th-century Paris Opera House for a unique visiting experience.
École Ritz Escoffier
The Ritz Escoffier cooking school, named for the hotel’s first executive chef, offers classes for professionals and avid home cooks alike.
Fondation Louis Vuitton Insider’s Experience
Get private access to the Frank Gehry–designed modern art museum in the Bois de Boulogne for a viewing sans the crowds.
Centre Georges Pompidou
The Pompidou is as famous for its postmodern architecture as for the impressive collection of 20th and 21st-century art inside.
Bijoux Society
Paris is the capital of fine jewelry, but it can be an exclusive and secretive world. The private tour company Bijoux Society offers a chance to peek inside.
The Grand Palais
From Chanel fashion shows to an Hermès sponsored horse-jumping competition, the Grand Palais is one Paris’s most spectacular venues.
After-Hours at the Louvre
A trip to the sprawling Louvre complex can be daunting, but Events and Company offers two very special ways to experience the museum.
Kamel Mennour
The affable Mennour is one of the foremost gallerists of modern and contemporary art in Paris.
