Private tour in Paris Sara V

Musee d'Orsay with an Art Historian private tour

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Sara V.

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Bonjour! I am an Italian art historian Parisian at heart and a licensed tour guide in France. I fell in love with Paris a long time ago, when I visited this incredible city for the first time. When I moved here I decided to learn everything about its history, culture, art but also legends, traditions, food, lifestyle, boutiques. . . I read all the books I could; I visited every single museum, art collection, monument and historical place I could, including the closed ones (good guides always have great connection); I walked along (almost) every street, garden, square and I consumed some many shoes you cannot even image. I ended up being a French licensed tour guide, a professional personal shopper in Paris and I am still learning! I make new discoveries every day and I love sharing my knowledge with travelers who are curious to learn something more than what you can read in tourists' books. In my tour, I love making the past lives again, following unusual paths even in the most touristic areas and letting you experience the authentic Paris, feeling like local. I like the idea of a sustainable tourism, even in a city like Paris. If you like walking around, let's take it slow and enjoy the city and its secrets addresses. . . Sun or rain it will be spectacular! I am smiling and flexible: if you are looking for a truly taylormade Parisian tour in a very friendly atmosphere feel free to contact me and I will organise it for you: from walking tours in the city to high-end shopping experiences, from Skip-the-line Museums visits to thematic itineraries to enjoy Parisian cultural or gastronomic heritage. . . all my tours are studied to be fun, informative and safe (including headsets that I personally and carefully sanitize after every single use). I have a strong historical and artistic background (graduated with honours in History of Art in Venice, Italy) and I've been working in tourism for more than 9 years. I have 3 different tour guide licenses, including the official French Tour Guide License (Carte Professionelle de Guide Conferencier n. 1475034P) so I can guide you in all French museums and monuments, providing a Skip-the-line service for almost all of them. I am not a driver but I can arrange for you private transfers with fully licensed and professionally insured drivers in Paris and outside the city (day excursions to Versailles, Loire Castles, Chartres. . . ). I've been working with schools for years (and I have 2 children) so I know what you are looking for if you are travelling with kids. - MA degree in Art History - Graduated with honours in Conservation of Cultural Heritage and Art History (Ca' Foscari University, Venice, Italy) - specialized in XVI century art - Former art history teacher - Carte Professionelle de Guide-Conferencier (number: n. 1475034P) - Member of FNGIC (Federation Nationale Des Guides Interpretes et Conferencier) - Member of Paris Historique, a national association dedicated to the protection and enhancement of Parisian cultural heritage - Viking Local Guide Certificate of Excellence (Oct. 2016) I am not a driver. I can accompany you in your vehicle or I can arrange for a separate car or minivan and driver

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Overview of your Paris tour

Who said that Impressionism is only about beautiful paintings of flowers, dancers and river banks? It was a Revolution and visiting the Musee d'Orsay with an art historian is a unique opportunity to truly understand this fascinating art movement. Follow me in this journey into French Art history, from the middle of the 19th Century to the beginning of the 20th, from Academic art to Impressionism and Post Impressionism. We will admire masterpieces by world famous artists like Manet, Monet, Renoir, Degas, Cezanne, Van Gogh, Gauguin and many others and I will share with you plenty of anecdotes about their lives and their art. We will also discover the architectural beauty of the building. It is well known that before being a museum the Musee d'Orsay was a train station, but do you know that one of the most beautiful window in all Paris is in there?

Your Paris tour itinerary

- Meeting outside the museum (on request I can pick you up at your hotel in Paris). - Quick walk in the rooms dedicated to Academic art and Naturalism - Painting by Manet, Monet, Degas, Renoir, Cezanne, Pissarro and many other according to the exhibition. - Neo-Impressionism and Post impressionism gallery (works by Signac, Van Gogh and Gauguin). On request I can create a bespoke tour including different artists or art movements or we can extend the tour to the Orangerie Museum to admire Monet's huge waterlilies! Please do not hesitate to contact me for a personalized itinerary!

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Transport details
Type: Walking

walking tour in the Musee d'Orsay

What's included
Other: - priority entrance thru gate B, for tickets holder. Please note that there might be a line due to security controls.
Private Guide
What's not included
Other: Personal expenses. TICKETS: PLEASE NOTE that entrance ticket are NOT included in the tour but you can easily buy them online on the official museum website. If you have any problems in buying the tickets or you need assistance in doing it please do not hesitate to contact me. PARIS MUSEUM PASS HOLDERS: you can use your Paris Museum Pass to visit the museum but security line may be longer than the one for the Museum Etickets holders.
Meeting location

Airport: ,Cruise: ,ByGuide: In front of the Musee d'Orsay, near the Rhinoceros statue. I have a green cardboard with me.

  • You can request a different meeting location (for example, your hotel) during the checkout process.
Other details
Tour categories
Art And Culture
Museums
Tour reference number
307273
Languages
English
French
Italian
Activity level
Moderate
Accessibility
Kid Friendly
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This private tour in Paris is perfect for art enthusiasts and history buffs who want to delve deeper into the world of Impressionism and Post-Impressionism. It's also ideal for those who appreciate architecture, as you'll explore the stunning Musee d'Orsay, a former train station. Families with children will find it kid-friendly, and it's a great choice for anyone looking to connect with a local expert like Sara V. for deeper insights.

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Hours icon 2 hours 30 minutes
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