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Design Your Way to Paris
If you’ve ever wanted to be at the center of the design world, trust us, come to Paris in January. Filled with new introductions from the world’s leading design brands, every moment in Paris is an opportunity to see, explore, learn, & shop!
We can’t provide a specific schedule yet, as many of the best events won’t be announced until October or later, but our itinerary includes special invite-only events every day, exclusive atelier appointments, guaranteed access to our favorite Deco-Off presentations, museum tours, and so much more.
Given the nature of many of our appointments, this group is limited to 8 people only.
Our Take on Paris
You’ve probably all seen the by-now iconic lampshades that mark the main showroom streets of Paris Deco-Off. But for a Decor Tours trip, Deco-Off / Deco Home is just the start! We have special appointments every day, where you can get to know the names behind the brands. And we’ll also help you make the most of your time in Paris, based on your specific needs and interests.
Included in our tour package:
+ Six nights, shared room at a four-star hotel, breakfast included
+ Transfers to/from Charles de Gaulle and the hotel
+ Transit vouchers
+ VIP passes to Maison&Objet
+ Decor Tours-only atelier /showroom visits
+ Many more special events to be announced
Why Travel With Us?
We’ve been traveling to Paris for design events for more than 20 years—and bringing fellow designers there for more than a decade. It used to be a hard sell to get designers to Paris in January, but now it’s the place to see what’s new and what’s next.
The nature of January Paris events means we can work with you to create a Paris experience that suits your needs and interests. Want to fill every day with showroom appointments, then hit the showroom parties every evening? Or would you rather book with your own vendors, but would love us to get some museum, dinner, or other reservations? Happy to explore mostly on your own, but interested in advice, recommendations, and suggestions?
When you register, think about what would make for your best Paris experience and let us know.
Deb and Susan were fantastic guides who planned the itinerary with great care, honoring the interests/goals of the group and making individual bookings when requested. They provided context and extensive travel education so all participants were able to make the most of the trip. Highly recommended!
Jeanne Henzel, Joona Fabriculture, Oakland, CA
What You Win
Experience Paris the Decor Tours Way
*Six nights at Hôtel Edouard 7
A four-star hotel facing Opera Garnier. The Right Bank showrooms are an easy 10-minute walk, as are Galeries Lafayette and Printemps for department store shopping, several of the historic covered “passages" for boutique shopping, and much more.
The price is for shared double occupancy twin-bed rooms. Single occupancy available for an additional fee.
*Airfare
Round trip economy fare from your city to Paris CDG is included.
*Local transportation in Paris
You’ll be picked up at Charles de Gaulle (or your arrival destination) and brought to the host hotel. Paris destinations will be mostly by Metro, with a voucher. At the end of our time together, we’ve arranged for your transportation back to your preferred departure destination. (Taxi/car service for any independent activities not included.)
*Meals as specified
Breakfast at the hotel is included. Lunches and dinners are not included unless specified on the final itinerary. We STRONGLY recommend you make dinner reservations well in advance of the trip, especially if you want to try someplace specific.
*Entry fees and VIP passes
For all museums, monuments, decor destinations, presentations and other paid entry visits on the final itinerary, plus all guided tours as listed.
*Expertise
Our 20+ combined years of travel, specifically design-focused travel, to Paris and its environs. We’ll put together an amazing itinerary, with space for you to tell us what you’d like to see and do as well.
Additional Information
Patience please!
Our January 2027 itinerary will start to shape up in late October—this is when many of the major Paris Deco Off/ Deco Home participants typically begin to hint at their plans. But we will make adjustments to group appointments up until early January, which is when the show schedules (Deco Off & M&O) are, for the most part, finalized.
We honestly cannot provide anything more specific earlier than this, because the participants change, locations of pop-ups and special events change, and our goal is create a unique, interesting itinerary each trip vs. repeating the same set of appointments each year.
But in general…
Typically our plan for the group includes one afternoon appointment on Wednesday (arrival day); one morning and one afternoon appointment on both Thursday & Friday and special evening events/party invites whenever possible.
Saturday and Sunday are left more flexible for us to assist each of you with your specific interests—you may choose to head to M&O or go back to Deco Off; you may prefer shopping or site-seeing. On Sunday, weather permitting, we typically head to the flea market, and later get together for a group dinner.
On Monday we like to schedule a special atelier visit or two, with free time in the afternoon for you to wrap up your Paris hit list and pack!
Prior to departure, we will work with you to create a Paris experience that suits our needs and interests.
Want to fill every day with showroom appointments, then hit the showroom parties every evening? Or would you rather book with your own vendors, but would love us to get some museum, dinner, or other reservations? Happy to explore mostly on your own, but interested in advice, recommendations, and suggestions? We'll craft a personal itinerary with you.
Who Can Enter
Submissions are open to any designer, workroom, or trade professional who works with Helser Brothers hardware. To be eligible, you'll need:
An Active Helser Brothers Trade Account
Don't have one yet? Setting one up is easy and free. Create your account here.
Ability to Write a Blog Post
You'll document your journey before, during, and after the trip.
Willingness to Post About the Trip
When you win, while you're there, and when you return, we ask that you share your experience authentically.
A Valid Passport
Or time to obtain one before the tour departs.
Able to Travel
Entrants must be able to travel to Paris January 13-19, 2027.
Want more time in Paris?
If you’re not ready to leave, for the past several years we’ve offered one extra day in Paris, filled from morning to evening with exclusive events.
The winner will have the option to extend their stay for an additional fee.
In the past we had:
• A private, pre-opening tour of the YSL museum, including his working studio with archive documents, fabrics, and more.
• A private, guided tour of the recently redesigned Maison Baccarat
• Gourmet lunch at Maison Baccarat
• A private preview of the Karl Lagerfeld auction and a chance to shop Sotheby’s archives at the company’s new Paris headquarters
• Late afternoon apéro and snacks on the top floor of Samaritaine, the gloriously restored Art Nouevau masterpiece.
We don’t know yet what we’ll do in January 2027, because we try to plan the day around what’s new, interesting, and exciting at the moment!