TOURS 2020

RODIN MUSEUM

Let’s go back in time to August 4th, 1919.

The Biron Mansion, previously Rodin’s workshop, opens its doors to the public

Let’s go and discover Rodin’s artwork from his youth through his last years.

I’ll have the pleasure of showing you his major pieces such as the Kiss and the Thinker, not forgetting the artwork from his student…..and mistress, Camille Claudel.

We’ll finish our visit in the garden, where we’ll see the Gate of Hell and the piece which opened the way for modern art: Balzac.

ORSAY MUSEUM

The Orsay Train Station, built in 1900 for the Universal Exposition, became the Musée d’Orsay in 1986. This magnificent architectural ensemble made of glass and iron hosts the most important impressionist and post-impressionist collection in the world today.

I look forward to walking with you in the footsteps of Monet, Renoir, Degas and many others. I’ll also introduce to you the movements which brought about impressionism and its legacy.

VERSAILLES

Welcome to Versailles, modest hunting lodge of Louis XIII, transformed under the reign of his son, King Louis XIV into a majestic royal palace, residence of the 3 kings and 3 European princesses who became queens of France. Without delay, let’s turn right through the gate into the royal courtyard and into the chateau to discover the Royal Apartments. Through the half-open (partially opened) doors, let us imagine the private spaces, hidden love stories featuring past kings and queens. Discover the lives of the king’s favorites…

We shall follow the rhythm of the King’s day from his rising ceremony to that of bedtime, learning about the ritual’s etiquette. We’ll discover the famous Hall of Mirrors, which as we’ll see was not only used for balls and ceremonies.
And when we’ll hear the message ‘Ladies, Gentlemen, the King has passed! Long Live the King!’ there will be time for us to withdraw, on tiptoe, down the marble staircase and outside to get lost in the music of Lully and Rameau in the groves of the royal gardens…

Are you ready? Follow me!

EIFFEL TOWER

Welcome to the Eiffel Tower! Let’s jump back to March 31st, 1889: the big day. The Universal Exposition welcomes its first visitors and France celebrates the 200th anniversary of the French Revolution. After 2 years, 2 months and 5 days of construction, surrounded by much critique and opposition, the tour is finally raised. Now let’s follow Gustave Eiffel into his office at the top to discover the Iron Lady’s structure, and take advantage of, with our heads in the clouds, the most beautiful panoramique view of the City of Light.

ÎLE DE LA CITÉ TOUR

Looking to discover Medieval Paris? Come along with me to Saint Chapelle, jewel of Gothic architecture, built at the demand of St Louis, and home to Europe’s most beautiful stained glass windows.

We’ll continue our visit to the Conciergerie, royal residence transformed into a prison where queen of France, Marie Antoinette spent her last days.

We’ll finish our tour in Notre Dame’s neighborhood, meandering throughout its picturesque medieval streets.

Ladies and Lords, are you ready?

OPÉRA GARNIER

I look forward to walking with you in the footsteps of Monet, Renoir, Degas and many others. I’ll also introduce to you the movements which brought about impressionism and its legacy.

LOUVRE

The fortress, built under the reign of Philippe Auguste, was transformed into a royal residence during the reign of Charles V in the 14th century.

The palace did not become a museum until after the French Revolution and hosts one of the richest art collections in the world today.

I’d love to show you this castle within the museum, its major works of art such as Greco-Romain sculptures, French and Italian painting, the vestiges of the ancient fortress as well as many other treasures.