Paris Inside Art: Finally Understanding Contemporary Art
Montparnasse, Paris
Discover the Parisian art world. Learn how to buy contemporary art, see how fashion is using art for marketing, and visit a true Parisian institution: the famous auction house Hôtel Drouot.
Highlights
- Enjoy a relaxing activity next to the Louvre
- Learn how to collect art with an art historian
- Learn how to buy art
- Visit the Hôtel Drouot auction house
- Learn how contemporary art & fashion brands are linked at Pinault Collection
Description
Introduction at the Louvre: Origins of Art Collecting (30 min)
Meet outside the Louvre, one of the world’s most famous museums. Learn how the first art collectors shaped history and built collections that later became public treasures.
Gallery Walk at Palais Royal: Buying Modern Art & Talking artspeak (30 min)
Stroll along a street of contemporary galleries. Learn how to buy modern art and how to “talk artspeak”. Understand how galleries help artists to reach collectors.
Bourse de Commerce: Contemporary Art & Fashion (30 min)
Continue at the Bourse de Commerce, home to the art collection of the richest man of France: François Pinault. Discover the role of French fashion brands, like Kering and Louis Vuitton, in supporting contemporary art through collections, exhibitions, and collaborations with artists.
Auction house Hôtel Drouot: A Parisian institution (30 min)
Walk to Hôtel Drouot, Paris’s historic auction house. Discover how people buy and value older art in one of Paris’s oldest art institutions. See how auctions work and hear stories of famous sales. Learn about the roles of auctioneers, collectors, and sellers, and get a real insider view of the Parisian art market.
Includes
2-hour 30-minute guided walk with a professional art insider guide
Excludes
No entry to the museums
Interior access to Hôtel Drouot is limited to Monday to Friday
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
