Venice was a revelation for Gabrielle Chanel. It changed her life. Shattered by the death of her lover Boy Capel, she drew strength from the bustling energy of this city full of contrasts and its mix of people and influences from all over the world. There she discovered a taste for Byzantine and Baroque art treasures that caught her attention and became an important source of inspiration for her style. Paris-Venise evokes this legendary and captivating city that marks the border between East and West.