Private tour in Paris Christian G
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I wish to welcome you in Paris and start our visits in the City of Lights as soon as possible! My name is Christian. After getting a double law degree in Italy and Austria and a second education as a journalist, I have been living in Paris for the last 25 years. My job as a permanent correspondent for the Austrian Press Agency (APA) and my lessons of journalism and law at HEIP and INSEEC gave me a special insight in the history and culture of France and its capital. I followed social and politic events, met personally all French Presidents from Jacques Chirac to Francois Hollande, witnessed the openings of the greatest art exhibitions in Paris (from Monet in Grand Palais to Leonardo da Vinci in the Louvre) and described in my articles the development of French society over two decades. 2012 I came back to the passion of my youth: history and art. I started guiding for local companies, got a new education for obtaining a national guiding license (Guide Conferencier) and finally - with the help of my wife who is architect - developed my own tours. Paris is one of the cities with the richest history in Europe and in the World. What I try to do, is a compromise between the time at our disposal, the huge amount of information and the wish of entertainment my guests obviously have. That is why I surround my tours with mystery and suspense, while my wife has elaborated the best and shortest way to reach the biggest amount of attractions possible, in museums and historical sites, but also in the city. I love it to get my guest banned in the charm of Paris, sharing with them my passion for art, history and beauty, but also for the lifestyle in Paris, the best places where they can eat and drink or simply relax. I can adapt to all your wishes, customize the visits, adapt to your pace, and provide many hints for your staying in Paris after our tour or visit. My experiences are adapted to families, kids and teenagers are welcome as well as older people or guests with reduced mobility. I can adapt my roadmap, the means of transportation and the content of what we see and what we do. Just tell me your wishes, I make it happen. - I have a national guiding license that allows me to guide my guests in all museums, palaces, castles and other monuments or historical sites in France (license n° CG19-93-019-B0B) . - Press card n° 080740, Ordine Nazionale dei Giornalisti - Master degree in Law I don't drive and guide at the same time, but I can provide a professional driver with high-end vans or sedans if you wish so.
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During the tour you will discover the biggest collection of impressionist art worldwide with the masterpieces signed by Manet, Monet, Rodin, Degas, Cezanne, Van Gogh, Gaugin and many others! The Musée d'Orsay is the only museum in Paris where the building is part of the exhibition as an example of 19th century architecture. It was the first railway station for electrical trains in Paris, transformed in museum in 1986. On our way trough the galleries we will discover the extreme richness of this century, where neoclassicism, neo-Gothic, romanticism, eclecticism, Arts & Crafts, academism, realism, symbolism and of course impressionism meet on one spot. The 19th century was also the period when industrial and technical development exploded, so we can see the first model of the Liberty Statue as well as the first photographs and movies created by the brothers Lumière. This tour will give you a deep understanding of the diversity and richness of 19th century art.
We will go into the museum by skipping the waiting line. Before starting the visit, we will go to the cloakroom and restrooms if needed. You will discover the main highlights and some hidden pearls in this interesting museum, dedicated to the art of 19th century. Main pieces of art we will see: · Impressionist's paintings by Monet, Manet, Renoir and many others. · Still lives by Cézanne. · Ballet dancers by Degas. · The concurrence between Van Gogh and Gauguin. · Sculptures by Rodin. · The realists like Millet and Courbet, as well as his provocative Origin of the World. · Architecture and urbanism of 19th century on the example of the railway station Orsay, the opera House Palais Garnier and the Parisian quarter around the opera. · Arts & Crafts and the beginning of stylists. · The beginnings of photography and movies. Feel free to contact me if you would like to customize this tour!
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Paris, Île-de-France, France
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