Your experience

Who are the auctioneers, the ‘Cols rouges’? How does an auction work? What is a reserve price? The rules, the history of the institution, facts and anecdotes, how auctions work, codes of conduct, rituals… these terms will become familiar to you as you explore the courtyards and history of this neighbourhood, where 800 professionals, antique dealers, trade associations and expert groups now work…

Useful information for your visit  

Languages available: French only

Meet at the top of the steps at Quatre Septembre metro station (line 3).

Tour duration: 1 hour 45 minutes (+ free time in the auction house / the guide will be on hand)

Guide leading the tour: Lora Romano; contact in case of delay or problem: 06 63 08 71 01

Free access to the Hôtel des Ventes;  the guide will be present in the rooms and will provide final directions, but cannot lead the tour as the Vigipirate security plan no longer permits the gathering of external groups.