Private tour in Paris Olesya K
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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.
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This extended tour combines the Louvre and Versailles and gives you a rich and immersive dive into French history, art, and architecture—with a touch of royal drama and palace gossip along the way. First, you will discover the Louvre not only as a mega-museum but also as the former home of kings and queens who lived and occasionally misbehaved within its walls. You will get a deeper understanding of masterpieces like the Mona Lisa, the Venus de Milo, the Winged Victory and many more! In the second part of the tour, we will take an Uber or a private car and head to Versailles. With vivid stories and juicy details, you will discover not only the dazzling power of France’s final monarchs but also the secret lives of their queens, courtiers, favorites, and flamboyant personalities who turned palace life into a real-life royal soap opera.
We will start either in Versailles or in the Louvre - depending on tickets availability LOUVRE: Medieval Louvre The world's biggest Egyptian Sphinx Venus of Milo Sleeping hermaphrodite Psyche revived by Cupid's kiss Victory of Samothrace The-Apollo Gallery (if open) Mona Lisa by Leonardo Da Vinci The wedding at Cana by Veronese Coronation of Napoleon I Michelangelo's "Slaves" sculptures etc. LUNCH - your choice : either close to/inside the Louvre or a take away lunch on the way to Versailles as we drive. Lunch duration will also depend on the tickets availability. As all the entrances are time-slotted and in summer, tickets may be hard to get, we'll improvise with lunch. VERSAILLES PALACE: Royal Chapel Royal salons such as Hercules, Abundance, Venus, Diana, Mars, Mercury and Apollo War Room Hall of Mirrors Peace Room Queen's bedchamber Coronation of Napoleon Room Hall of French History and Hall of battles The Versailles Gardens and fountains
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This is primarily a walking tour, but we will travel from the Louvre to Versailles and back to Paris either by Uber or by private transportation that can be arranged upon request. The cost is €160, payable directly to the driver on the day of the tour.
Paris, Île-de-France, 75001, France
If we start at the Louvre, the meeting point will be under the horse statue of Louis XIV, in front of the Louvre’s glass pyramid. If we start at Versailles, we’ll take an Uber/private car from your hotel. The starting point will depend on ticket availability.
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