One of the most famous French brands – which started life in Paris – gets its own exhibition at the museums that tells Paris’ history…

Une chambre de l'Hôtel Jardin de l'Odéon. Photo : JasonW

If you don’t know the story of how Vuitton was founded, how Louis himself walked 400 kilometres to get to the capital in 1835, and how the company eventually became the number one luxury group in the world, it’s time to learn it all at the Musée Carnavalet.

You’ll also be able to see a selection of the company’s wares and learn a little about their very particular manufacturing methods.

Marc Jacobs pour Vuitton. Photo : Terry Richardson

And if you want to prolong the cultural experience, hop off to the Espace Vuitton on the 7th floor of their Champs Elysées store, where a new exhibution about Peter Pan starts 10th September 2010 (and runs until 11th January 2011), with thirteen modern artists giving their take on the timeless/ageless character.

photo : JasonW

The Louis Vuitton exhibition is at the Musée Carnavalet (here) from 13th October 2010 – 27th February 2011. Open every day except Mondays and public holidays from 10am – 6pm. Admission price for the temporary exhibition not yet decided.

Officiel site of the Musée Carnavalet (in French): here

The Peter Pan exhibition is at the Espace Culturel Louis Vuitton (here) from 10th September 2010 – 11Th January 2011. Open every day from midday – 7pm (opens 11am Sundays). Free.

Official site: www.louisvuitton.com/espaceculturel