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Private tour in Paris Thierry C
WWII Nazi Occupation & Liberation of Paris Walking Tour
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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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Overview of your Paris tour
This tour covers all aspects of this dark period of history: the context leading up to World War II; the defeat of the French army; the Nazi occupation; the collaboration of the Vichy regime; their impacts on the French and the Jewish people; the Resistance movement; the allies and the liberation. We will walk on the footsteps of the main figures: Hitler, Roosevelt, Churchill, De Gaulle, and more! We will see major locations where it all happened. For each spot, I will show you pictures of what Paris looked like back then. I always use the mildiest possible language to describe terrible events. However, considering some of the sensitive content of this walk, I advise parents to assess whether their children are mature enough or not.
Your Paris tour itinerary
This tour takes place in the center of Paris. We will see places where the Nazi officers established their residence and headquarters and where resistants held meetings to sabotage the occupant. . . We will pass and stop by major landmarks such as the Opéra Garnier ; - the Place de la Concorde ; - the Champs-Elysées ; - the Petit Palais ; - the Grand Palais ; And many off-the-beaten-path locations. We will end the tour near the Grand Palais, next a métro station. During the tour, there will be an opportunity for a get drinks/pastries to go and a restroom break. * This itinerary can be customized.
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Type: Walking
Walking tour of approx. 2 miles in a flat area, no hills, no stairs.
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38 Boulevard des Italiens, Paris, Île-de-France, 75009, France
We meet at 38 Boulevard des Italiens, 75009 Paris - in front of Boggi Milano (men's fashion).
- You can request a specific meeting location (for example, your hotel) during the checkout.
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