Private tour in Lyon Jean M
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Hi everybody, My name's Jean. I am a tour guide in the beautiful city of Lyon, my hometown. I was born and raised there and it is my pleasure to welcome you to this incredible place. What I want is to tell you stories. I believe in the magical power of stories, because no matter where we come from, stories connect us and invite us on wonderful journeys! Stories are universal and carry values that we all cherish, so if you love stories, I am your man. I graduated in Art History and Archeology, but I am passionate about World War II and the history of the Jewish people. I studied also the American Civil War and the world of the impressionists. All this background has helped me to always keep in mind one important thing that my father also told me : history is great when it's shared. My goal is to reveal you the different sides of my hometown, so that you become, at the end of your tour, a real Lyonnais! But of course, I am at your entire disposal if you want to make trips outside Lyon to places such as the Beaujolais Wine Country for instance! Ask me and I will deliver. See you soon in Lyon my dear friends, Jean - I have been vaccinated against COVID-19 (your security is my TOP priority) - Licensed Tour Guide - Graduate of Art History and Archeology - Guide in the Museum of the Resistance and Deportation in Lyon - Guide for river cruising companies like Viking River Cruises, AmaWaterways and Uniworld
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This 3 hour tour will tell you the story of Lyon during WWII. Lyon is the capital of the Resistance and its population is proud of it. Why was Lyon so important ? What made Lyon so special ? This tour answers these very important questions. This particular period has always interested me personally as my hometown is the capital of the Resistance. It led me to work for the Museum of the Resistance and Deportation as a licensed guide. I have been able to study this topic with historians and archivists. You will see the places where the Resistants printed their clandestine newspapers, where Jews lived their faith and where many were arrested, where the Resistants hid while organizing their networks and where many plaques celebrate the memory of those who died for their country. You will also see the places where the Gestapo and the Nazis tortured their victims and where they organized the repression. Come on this tour with a proud son of Lyon. If you are passionate about WWII, this is a tour made for you !
Merci, Jean, for a wonderful tour! You shared so much information about this very important part of French history, in a way that was easy to follow. We learned so much. And, we were able to connect things we learned on our tour to other aspects during the rest of our time in France. Highly recommend this tour with Jean when you are in Lyon!!! Thanks again!
hat a facinating tour with Jean. he hit many sites that have so much meaning to WW2
What a great experience! My husband was a bit skeptical about the subject matter but ended up loving the tour. He said it was the best walking tour that he has ever taken. Jean is a master storyteller and made the history very exciting and accessible. We highly recommend this tour!
Jean was knowledgeable, engaging and kept our whole group interested. We loved his approach, his historical expertise, and his willingness to answer questions and move at our pace. Highly recommend!
Our tour guide Jean Martinez was excellent…and his true stories impactful. He provided a wealth of information about France and Lyon…and painted a localized history around WW II in a comprehensive, entertaining yet sobering fashion. His depth of knowledge was obvious as he answered all of our questions with the appropriate amount of detail…and related the history to today’s many political & sociological evolutions…without a perceived bias.
Jean was so interesting and knew his subject inside out. It was a wonderful and informative tour. I highly recommend.
7th District and City Center (Important : this tour does not show you any replicas of clandestine printer's, rooms or apartments) Note: the itinerary can be customized according to your interests and needs. Please contact me for more details
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Lyon, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France
Airport: ,Cruise: ,ByGuide: Musée de la Résistance 14, avenue Berthelot 69007 Lyon
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