Private tour in Paris Thierry C
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Hi, I'm Thierry! My love for History was sparked by my Corsican Grandfather, a war Veteran and Knight of the Legion of Honor. As early as elementary school, History was my favorite subject. My purpose is to share my passion in a way that is entertaining and easy to understand. I have spent over 10 years in the U. S. and the U. K. and having been immersed in other cultures and national narratives gives me the hindsight to approach historical events with different perspectives. My favorite period is the late 1700s: the French Revolution, Napoleon, and the American Revolution. Times when a few brave men, moved by their conviction in a greater cause, changed the course of history. I have been offering tours for five years on a full time basis although I had started this activity long before on week-ends. My knowledge is drawn from years of reading hundreds of books from different sources and points of view and attending history talks and art lectures from experts such as Jean Tulard, Thierry Lentz, David Chanteranne, Pierre Branda, etc. and attended courses from "Les Paris de l'Art" (Art history from Paris Museums Organisation). Please note I am not a licensed guide yet and will not be able to guide you inside of the historical monuments. Also, I am not a driver. I can accompany you in your vehicle or I can arrange for a separate car and driver.
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How do you become a general at age 24? Head of State at 30? And Emperor at 35? On this journey, we will understand the meteoric rise of Napoleon. We will discuss his vision as a Head of State with some of the two hundreds institutions and reforms he initiated to rebuild and modernize France after the chaotic French Revolution! You will also see the imprint he left on Paris' architecture thanks to the monuments and urban improvements he commissionned. Through anecdotes involving key figures such as the infamous Chancellor Talleyrand, Artist J. L. David, Pope Pie VII, and Napoleon's family, you will get a glimpse of Napoleon's personality, spirit and belief that anything was possible! Join me on a journey back in time to discover one of the most fascinating figure in French history!
Walking on Napoleon's footsteps, we will see major landmarks: The Louvre museum ; The Arc du Carousel ; The Saint-Roch church ; The Banque de France ; As well as off-the-beaten path locations where he took Josephine to dinner. We will end the tour in the Louvre area, a few minutes walk from a métro station. During the tour, there will be an opportunity for a get drinks/pastries to go and a restroom break.
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Walking tour of approx. 2 miles in a flat area, no hills, no stairs.
6 Place Vendôme, Paris, Île-de-France, 75001, France
We meet at 6 Place Vendôme, 75001 Paris - in front of Breguet jewelry.
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