Private tour in Paris Patricia R

An orientation tour of Orsay Museum

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Patricia R.

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Hi, I am Patricia, Born in Paris, and definitely in love with my town, I am an official Licensed guide registered with the Paris Tourist Office and National Tourist Federation since 2004. I love my profession, feeling happy to share my passion and knowledge with my guests. Initially, graduated from the High School of Interpreters and Translators in Rome, I worked for over 20 years as a translator in a French state company. , fluent in english, italian and spanish. A further degree in Art and History obtained in 2004 allowed me to start a new professional life, working as a licensed guide and found my own tours and event company. Through the streets or monuments of Paris, I enjoy reviving with my guests great historical figures and secret places, as well as touring through all Paris main museums, such as the Louvre, Orsay the Orangerie, or Versailles, but also those less known, skipping the lines, which I expect you to enjoy as I do! I can customize half days or full days Tours with private car with driver, or just walking tours, to discover the highlights, among which my favourites are Versailles, Malmaison, Giverny, Fontainebleau or Vaux le Vicomte, not forgetting the Normandy beaches and Loire Valley Castles. Of course, upon your request, I can tailor my tours to include various extra activities, such as : - A lunch in a typical Parisian "brasserie" -a wine or cheese tasting session in a restaurant, or a funny relaxing shopping walk through the pedestrian streets of Les Halles, or St Germain des Près, or Le Marais. . . . Just rely on me, you will be safe and feel happy ! Either this is your first time in Paris or you wish to deepen your knowledge of the French culture I will take care of every moment of your trip to really match with your wishes and sharing with you my passion. Official Licensed guide graduated from Marne la Vallée University, registered by the Paris Tourist Office and French National Guides Federation.

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Overview of your Paris tour

You wish to discover the best Impressionist art collections and the most beautiful museum of Paris?, just follow me in this private tour of the Orsay museum without waiting in line. I will make you discover the thread of modernism in Art in the first mid of the 19th century , the main schools, with the Scandal of Olympia in 1863 by Manet rejecting the rules of traditional Academy and opening the way to modern painting, the various steps of Monet, Pissaro, Cézanne, Degas, Renoir, Sisley. , until their scandalous exhibition of 1874 in total independance from the Academy! This tour will give you a wide view and knowledge of Impressionism together with the main events of the 19th century french Society. I will show you all the various artistic trends born after 1886, with Neo Impressionsm and Pointillism of Pissaro, Seurat, Signac, leading to the revolutionary Cubism of Cezanne and fascinating Fauvism of Van Gogh and Paul Gauguin, leaving just "Light and colours fill your eyes and heart f ", as Beaudelaire said.

Your Paris tour itinerary

From the ground floor of Orsay Museum- Romantic and Realist's collections up to the 5th floor Impressionists and Fauvist's Collections. For customizing this tour, please inquire for a quote.

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Transport details
Type: Walking

Transport can be provided at an extra cost

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Private Guide
Tickets
What's not included
Other: Personal expenses.
Food Drinks Snacks
Meeting location

Airport: ,Cruise: ,ByGuide: in front of the Museum, at Gate C

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Tour categories
Art And Culture
Museums
Tour reference number
376910
Languages
English
French
Italian
Activity level
Minimal
Accessibility
Kid Friendly
Wheelchair Accessible
4.8

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This private tour of the Orsay Museum in Paris is perfect for art enthusiasts who wish to explore the best Impressionist art collections without waiting in line. It's also ideal for those interested in learning about the evolution of modern art and the main events of 19th-century French society. With Patricia R. as your guide, you'll gain deeper insights into the artistic trends from Delacroix to Van Gogh and Neo Impressionism.

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