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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The Musée d'Orsay, nestled within the extraordinary setting of a repurposed train station, is a living testament to the spirit of the 19th century. It perfectly embodies the era's remarkable blend of industrial progress, artistic innovation, and cultural transformation. Here, a collection of masterpieces of unparalleled diversity awaits, crafted by artists such as Manet, Courbet, Monet, Van Gogh, Morisot, Cézanne, Gauguin, Rodin, Renoir, Toulouse-Lautrec, and countless others. But the life and art of these visionaries owe much to the vibrant and bohemian spirit of Montmartre. This once humble and rural suburb of Paris became the wellspring of counterculture creativity. On this enlightening journey, you'll not only uncover the context and history of pre-Modern art in Paris but also understand the captivating metamorphosis of Montmartre and how from its humble origins, it evolved into the nucleus of artistic ingenuity and unconventional spirit!
Olesya was amazing and so accommodating. She ensured that our wide range of family members—from ages 11 to 70—were all entertained. I loved how she made our 11-year-old and 14-year-old feel included in the tour by asking for their thoughts and questions throughout the day. She even made sure to accommodate the specific things we wanted to see at the Louvre.
Olesya, Was extremely knowledgeable and passionate about teaching us everything she knew about the Lourve in a short period of time. She was by far the best guide we have ever had. Mary and Nancy from Alabama
Olesya was a fantastic guide. We went to the louvre on a day that was packed more than normal but she guided us through the madness. We would have been lost without her. She is very knowledgeable, and her love of art and history shone through. We thoroughly enjoyed our time with her.
Begin your adventure at the Musee d'Orsay: Woman bitten by the snake Birth of Venus The Roman Orgy A Burial at Ornans Olympia and The luncheon on the grass The story of Claude Monet through a huge collection of his art Ballerinas by Degas Bal du Moulin de la Galette by Renoir As well as Sisley, Berthe Morisot, Pissaro, etc. Pointillism by Signac and Seurat Paul Gauguin Van Gogh and his Starry night over the Rhone, Self portrait, The church of d'Auvers sur Oise (Please note that the order of the listed paintings is not fixed as certain paintings can be abstent or on loan) LUNCH then hop on a metro or a taxi to Montmartre and explore: Place des Abbesses The Laundry Boat Moulin de la Galette The noisy colorful Tertre Square The Basilica of the Sacred Heart I don't reveal all the secrets, I have many surprises for you!
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It is a walking tour. Put on your most comfortable pair of shoes :-) We can also take an Uber to get to Montmartre
Paris, Île-de-France, France
Under the elephant statue in front the main entrance to the Musée d'Orsay
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