Bonjour, and welcome to France! My name is Olesya, and I am a professional, licensed guide.
I first came to Paris twenty years ago to study at Sorbonne University, and from there, I gave a piece of my heart to this magical city. My love for Paris is ever-growing, and I would be more than happy to share it with you!
After graduating from Sorbonne University, where I studied English philology and literature, I worked as a professional translator for numerous Parisian and international translation agencies.
Striving to be more in touch with other people and deepen my knowledge in history of art, I pursued my studies at the National Guides' School in Paris and the Ecole du Louvre to become a professional guide.
Now, fully licensed, I am delighted to introduce you to the magic of Paris and its rich, fascinating history and outstanding architecture. Paris is truly where history is so alive that you can literally touch it.
With me as your guide, you will discover Paris and gain a bucket-load of knowledge. But don't worry! There are no classes, homework, or tons of research to do here. Simply allow me to lead you through the streets of Paris - in a relaxing, easygoing, and enjoyable way!
The great part is that anyone can benefit from my tours, and they are 100% family-friendly. All tours can also be tailored according to your needs and desires. What's more is that being a fully licensed guide gives me a little (huge!) advantage to skip all the crowds and queues in most of the museums and monuments!
My biggest enjoyment on tours is to "crack the codes" of museum masterpieces. I connect with people individually, giving them the keys to better appreciate artworks and monuments, translating them into a language you can understand. I love seeing faces brighten with new knowledge!
I mostly enjoy surprising people - and I like to be surprised myself. Paris is the perfect location for this!
Are you ready to journey on your thrilling French adventure?

- French Government License that enables me to guide you through all museums and monuments with priority access - no queuing here!

- Degree in History of Art obtained at the School of the Louvre (École du Louvre)

- Master's degree in French and English linguistics, philology, and literature.

If you want to explore the trendiest area of Paris, home to aristocratic mansions, art galleries, perfumeries, Jewish quarter, fashion boutiques and great gastronomy, my historical and gastronomic walk along the streets of Marais is for you!
During this walk you won't only taste to the most delicious pastries and macarons, you will also discover what Marais is hiding. You will see the opulent mansions, parks and squares and hear about the rise and fall of the Knights Templar, the amazing adventures of Marie Antoinette's necklace and the extraordinary entertainment of the royal court. I will guide you along the paths unknown to tourists and tell you about the history of the quarter and its modern life.
Weaving through labyrinths of picturesque streets and penetrating behind the scenes of the front facades of mansions, we will revive the events that forever changed the course of French history!

Eclectic Marais history & food private tour for DEBORAH

The Area of Montmartre is famous for being the arty neighbourhood of Paris. It has been the birthplace of Impressionism, Cubism and Surrealism. Such artists as Dégas, Cézanne, Renoir, Van Gogh, Picasso, whose artworks can be seen nowadays in the Musée d'Orsay, all came to Montmartre to create. Nowadays, everybody still loves Montmartre because of its beautiful hill top, with a breathtaking view over Paris, small streets made of cobblestones, cute quiet squares with cafés, typical shops and countryside atmosphere.

Montmartre is considered as part of Paris but it is completely different from the rest of the city and has its own special place. Montmartre is so picturesque that it truly looks like a postcard. I am an art historian and I am passionate about Montmartre. I will show you this fantastic area and share with you its artistic history.

Paris' Montmartre Private Tour with an Art Historian

The history of the Louvre Museum is magnificent. Its rich art collection is of unfathomable proportions. And so to pick which works to see or which galleries to visit inside the Louvre can be a mind-boggling experience. During our visit, I suggest a straight-forward approach! We will walk through the old beautiful apartments where the Kings and Queens of France once lived, and where French history was written. We will discover the history of European civilization through the many masterpieces of the Louvre such as The Venus of Milos, the Victory of Samothrace, and the paintings of Raphael, Leonardo de Vinci and Veronese. We will discover the grand gallery of French paintings whose artworks are considered a national pride.

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