Private tour in Paris Hugo C
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I am a French art historian. I was born and raised in the Latin Quarter of Paris. I studied in both New York and Paris, where I got my PhD in the History of Art in 2023 at the Sorbonne University. My Thesis examined french landscape paintings from the 17th century. In 2017, I obtained my Guide License from the Ministere de la Culture and have since been organizing tours in prominent museums throughout Paris, including the Louvre, Orsay, Pompidou, Versailles, Notre Dame, and Orangerie. Currently, I collaborate with curators at the Louvre and frequently compose exhibition catalogues and essays. My passion for imparting knowledge to visitors from diverse backgrounds remains steadfast. Doctor in Art History (Paris Sorbonne University, 2023) PhD in Art History at the Paris Sorbonne University (2017-2022) Museum Curators Program at the Ecole du Louvre (2017-2018) Awarded License Guide Card by Ministere de la Culture (2017) Masters of Arts Degree in the History of Art and Archaeology at the Paris Sorbonne University (2015-2017) Bachelor of Arts Degree in the History of Art and Archaeology at the Paris Sorbonne University (2011-2015) The Louvre is closed on Tuesdays The Musee d'Orsay and Versailles are closed on Mondays
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Discover the pictural revolution that took place in the last decades of the 19th century in France with a private professional tour guide who's knowledgable and passionate about impressionnism. This new way of depicting life was created by avant-garde artists so ahead of their time that they often got rejected by their peers : Courbet, Manet, Renoir, Degas, Monet, Van Gogh, Gauguin, Toulouse-Lautrec. . . The tour will offer a chronological vision from the classical style taught at the Academy to Van Gogh's fantastic visions. It will also include a great overlook of the Orsay building itself, which used to be one of the greatest train stations of Paris. As your guide, I am able to provide you with an unique opportunity to view specific works of art not readily known nor accessible to other patrons.
Hugo is a fantastic tour guide, extremely knowledgeable and very professional. He is very friendly and everyone enjoys his tour. This is our second time with Hugo, first the Louvre two years ago and now the Musee d Orsay. Both have been excellent. Highly, highly recommended guide.
Hugo was an outstanding guide. His knowledge of art is astonishing. He is personable and was happy to accommodate our slower walking pace. I highly recommend Hugo.
Hugo was so incredibly knowledgeable and personable - he truly made the museum come alive for us. Bonus points that we got to skip the line. We are so glad we booked this tour with Hugo! Highly recommend!
Hugo is the best guide for art in Paris. He is very well qualified with a PhD in art history. He is clearly passionate about his work and gives the stories behind the art - this makes it all even more amazing.
This tour was an absolutely excellent way to learn about the major works in the Musee d'Orsay. Hugo is deeply educated about the works, and explains them in an approachable, informative, and very interesting fashion. Our half-day tour was like taking the best art history class you ever had, with the professor everyone in college wants.
We loved Hugo! He was funny, enthusiastic and entertaining. He has great stories about the artists and the art, and we all learned so much. I would recommend him to anyone!
-Academic art -Realism -Courbet -Manet -The impressionist gallery : Monet, Renoir, Degas, Cezanne. . . -Post Impressionism : Van Gogh and Gauguin -Toulouse Lautrec I am amenable to specific requests.
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This is a walking tour, no Transportation is included. *I am not a driver but I can arrange transportation with a driver if needed, picking you up at your hotel or a place of your convenience. {Please message me if you require transportation}
Paris, Île-de-France, 75007, France
Airport: ,Cruise: ,ByGuide: We will meet in front of the Rhinoceros sculpture, outside of the Orsay Museum.
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