Paris, France: Top 10 Highlights for Curious Travelers with Laurent Bonneval
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From underground Roman remains to the top of the Eiffel Tower, Parisian monuments convey more than 1,800 years of remarkable historical narratives for us to contextualize together. Beginning from the Roman baths, our guide will lead us through the Middle Ages to modern times. We'll travel back in time through the development of each distinct Parisian neighborhood and its interwoven origin stories. The grandeur of Louis XIVth’s Invalides celebrates the past glories of the French military, while Sainte-Chapelle illustrates the faith of Saint Louis – who brought to Paris in 1239 Christ’s most precious and symbolic relic (his crown of thorns). We'll also venture to Montmartre’s Sacré-Cœur, where its surrounding village streets witnessed the daily life and mad parties of most famous artists such as Picasso, Renoir, Manet, Pissaro, and many more.
Led by an expert on French art and culture, this Conversation will look beyond Paris' most iconic sights to assist the sophisticated traveler with planning a picture-perfect itinerary. Designed to inspire future travels, participants will come away with a portfolio of suggestions in order to enjoy their time in Paris to the fullest.
For travelers interested in experiencing the beauty of Paris in person, we invite you to explore our available private tours.
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After graduating in law and business, Laurent spent the first twenty years of his career managing international sales for an advertising company. But his passion for art and history took over and he eventually passed a master's in Art History and the Art Market, as well as obtaining his official license as a “guide-conférencier”. A Parisian for over 25 years now, he has an in-depth knowledge of the city and its treasures. His objective? Making art and history come to life! He loves strolling around the city and its museums tracking the history and meaning of monuments and artworks alike.
This conversation is suitable for all ages.
90 minutes, including a 30 minute Q&A.
Laurent spoke non-stop for 90 minutes, showing great photos & maps of each famous site, so informative! I have been to all of these sites & still learned so very much!
Excellent Review of the sights--You got behind which didn't bother me in the slightest. I could have listened for another hour!
Never been. Been reading all about it. Loved this intro for my trip in 2024.
It is always wonderful to view the highlights of places around the globe that I might never see. And Paris gets better over time
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