So youngly Guccio Gucci developed competences within the fashion field and came nearer the luxury world working into palaces. In 1921 Gucci’s brand was founded and a first shop opened in Florence offered saddlery products, luggage and riding accessories. This first shop was followed by many others and the brand branched out quickly.
For a group business trip, choosing the right location can make the schedule considerably easier to manage. Located at 12 Rue Christophe-Colomb, Hôtel Helzear Étoile is a short walk from the Champs-Élysées, George V metro station and Place Charles-de-Gaulle. From here, guests can reach La Défense, Porte Maillot and meeting locations across western Paris without… Read more »
On Friday 25 and Saturday 26 September 2026, Paris will welcome Pope Leo XIV as part of his first apostolic journey to France. From Notre-Dame Cathedral to the Champs-Élysées, several of the capital’s most iconic landmarks will provide the setting for this exceptional visit. The programme will include a public procession in the popemobile, a… Read more »
The showcase of Parisian retail, the Avenue des Champs-Élysées is one of the most famous shopping streets in the world. Over nearly two kilometres, it lines up luxury houses, international flagships, accessible fashion labels, perfumeries and gourmet cafés. Whether you come for an exceptional purchase or simply for the pleasure of window-shopping, the avenue is made for… Read more »