Our Courses

The Académie du Luxe provides a range of training courses that can be led at the Académie du Luxe or in situ, in Paris, in France or abroad…

sur-mesure courses (intra-company services) that are designed and adapted to suit the requirements and challenges of a luxury brand to improve its team’s performance. This is the core of our business.
sur-mesure assignments (training tool research and creation, educational activity design and planning, merchandising review, sales team support and post-course coaching etc.).
conferences and event planning (parties, dinners, guided museum tours, sur-mesure receptions for foreign clients).
institutional courses (inter-company services) based on 6 key themes and available to both professionals and enthusiasts from the general public.

LEVEL OF SATISFACTION OF OUR CLIENTS

We do everything possible to provide an excellent service, to ensure we meet our clients’ needs fully and to their total satisfaction.

2023 Average Satisfaction score : 93%

ATTENDEE NUMBERS

We prefer small groups as they enable greater interaction and for the courses to be more tailored to requirements. Courses tend to have even numbers of attendees so teams can work in pairs during role plays and workshops.

We also recommend the following numbers so the courses are worthwhile and efficient:

6 people for gemology sessions
8 people for other training courses
We only accept 2 people for the Watch Movement Disassembly and Reassembly workshops so they have an exciting watchmaking experience.

THE ACADEMIE DU LUXE KEY ASSETS

Highly operational courses blending theory, practice and experience sharing with professionals
A top quality team of tutors committed to continuing professional development

Dominique Harnois

An experienced gemologist (ING Diploma, European FEEG Diploma, FGA Diploma from the Gemological Association of Great Britain, Gemological Institute of America for “Diamond Grading”)
An expert with over 35 years’ experience in the luxury universe overseeing the development of jewelry collections from the jewel to Haute Joaillerie, from designer brief to jewel box
A history enthusiast who loves to share her knowledge
An FFP-approved professional tutor (Skill Actors).

René Biget

A master watchmaker with a passion for vintage timepieces who loves sharing his knowledge and inspiring people. When he is not teaching “people who love beautiful watch mechanics” in his workshop near Lille and in Paris, René Biget is involved in institutional and sur-mesure courses at the Académie du Luxe.

Olivier Simon

A merchandising and exhibition scenography expert who works with the biggest jewelry and luxury brands. Olivier Simon is involved in practical merchandising workshops and brings both his wealth of experience and creativity.