Tour guide in Le Havre Daria L.

Bonjour and welcome to Rouen! I am Daria and ever since I was a little girl, I have been fascinated by history and the people in it,  by stories of individuals, like you and me and incredible worlds they had lived in. So, naturally, I dreamt of becoming a historian. However, at some point, I ran out of books translated into Russian. Keen to learn more, I decided to make languages my priority. Driven by this idea, I had my first Master's in Translation and then moved to Caen (France) in 2011 to pursue my studies of French Culture, History, and History of Art. Living in Normandy made me realize three very important things. First of all, I could have never become a historian nor translator, I love being around actual living and breathing people too much. Secondly, I found a perfect way to link both of my favorite activities, being a bookworm and meeting new people, by becoming a guide. Thirdly, I found out that the French had discovered the secret of Ambrosia, a special Greek gods'  dish of immortality: cheese and wine!  I have been working as a tour guide since 2016, always keeping on exploring an incredibly beautiful Normandy, its eventful history, and generous cuisine. I truly believe that a foreigner who has learned local ways may serve a traveler as a perfect guide into a new foreign world. It turns out that discovering it is much more enchanting, thrilling, and heartbreaking than a  fairy tale, a mystery novel, or a soap opera could ever be, as at every corner there is a story waiting to be heard. We simply need to hold the right key to unlock it. And it's my pleasure to give it to You.   With my tours, you  can spend an unforgettable time visiting the major tourist destinations in Normandy and travel through time: Rouen,   with the spectacular gothic Cathedral Notre -Dame de Rouen, painted over 30 times by Claude Monet, the square where Joan of Arc drew her last breath before being executed. Jumièges, the ruins of the once splendid  monastery with a Romanesque church at its heart; Honfleur, a Medieval jewel of Normandy's coast, with its sheltered harbor and  tiny streets paved with cobblestones and  lined with timber-framed houses; Giverny, an independent realm dedicated to art and nature envisioned and designed by Claude Monet;  Deauville, the most prestigious sea-side resort in Normandy with outstanding villas. Etretat, with its postcard view, is the place of inspiration for the Impressionists and a hometown for a famous fictional criminal, Arsene Lupin. We can also find a perfect castle or a small town on our way,   visit a distillery or have an apple-based drink or cheese tasting in a local shop, eat crustaceans at a fisherman's market by the river, or enjoy a traditional French goûter (a 4 o'clock sweet snack) at a boulangerie,   go on a picnic or an artistic "expedition" armed with pastels. My dearest potential guests, all my tours can be customized and adapted to your presence/ age/ interests/ hobbies/ pace. I'll listen to you and take all your expectations into account to make your short/ long stay in Normandy unforgettable and pleasant! - Local tour guide since October 2016 - Special training courses in the History of Art - Second Master's Degree in the Cultural Mediation - Master's degree in foreign languages I am not a driver. I can accompany you in your vehicle or I can arrange for a separate car and driver.