Tour guide in Paris Catherine C.

Paris, France

English, French, Spanish

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Since Feb 2, 2018

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I'm Catherine C., your private tour guide in Paris

Guide #26904

Welcome to Paris, I am a qualified art historian, but also a multi-award winning professional portrait painter. My work hangs in the US Embassy, Paris, the Légion of Honour Chancellery, international art galleries and private collections worldwide. I have spent my whole life practicing and studying art, from a Masters degree in art history, to the Ecole des Beaux Arts and independent art academies. During my studies I practised my craft as copy artist in the Louvre, a place I love and know by heart. Having taken a very similar path to the generations of artists before me, I feel a special connection with the art I present to my visitors. As well as private museum tours, I also work as Enrichment Speaker on Cruise Lines such as Celebrity, Princess and Cunard. Variety keeps me on my toes! Don't imagine that my very traditional painting style means I disregard modern and contemporary art! I was privileged to learn from descendants of the famous School of Paris and work in one of the last remaining artists studios from that period. I can give insights "from the horses mouth". I am accredited to guide visitors in the new Pinault Collection contemporary art centre as well as Centre Pompidou. Don't hesitate to ask for tours of museums that don't appear on my list, I will be more than happy to devise a custom tour for you. Silver Medal, Painting - Paris Salon 2023 Masters Degree Art History (UK) Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts (London) Licensed Art History Guide-Conférencier Civilisation Française Diploma Sorbonne University Member of the French Federation of Guide-Lecturers (FNGIC) Art History Enrichment Speaker Celebrity/Cunard/Princess/Saga/Oceania/Fred Olson Certified First Aider (Protection Civile PSC1) I do not have any restrictions in regard to my guiding, I can offer a full range of experiences.

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  • Mark S.United States
    December 2025

    Catherine was very knowledgeable and compassionate on impressionism art. She was able to keep our kids (9 and 11) engaged and interested the entire tour. We were happy with the experience and the kids learned a little along the way. Highly recommend

  • Sarah C.Australia
    December 2025

    Catherine was an incredibly knowledgeable guide and adapted her tour to our 9 and 7 year olds. She kept them captivated throughout the tour while ensuring my husband and I were able to see all the key pieces of a Louvre first time visit. Highly recommended.

  • Darlene H.United States
    December 2025

    We loved spending our time with our guide, Catherine Chartier. She is an exceptional artist herself and trained at The Louvre. We learned so much about the history of the Louvre and progression of art over time. She shared how to look at art to see the artist’s intent and skill. If you’re thinking this could be dull or hard, it isn’t! Catherine’s passion as an artist and...

  • David D.United States
    November 2025

    Our tour with Catherine as great. Having a knowledgeable guide is the best way to experience the Louvre.

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