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Join a guided walking tour in Paris and discover five incredible episodes from French monarchical history that shaped our world as we know it today and inspired famous works of fiction.

Highlights

• Feel the past come to life
• Discover how our modern world came to be
• Learn about forgotten leaders and political plots that resonate to this day
• Be amazed by how French History has influenced series and movies
• Learn about the events that happened in the Louvre right before your visit

Description

Just like a binge-watching award-winning TV series, this Tour takes you through five episodes of French history full of intrigue, conspiracies, scandals, murder, and improbable coincidences that shaped the world as we know it today and inspired many famous works of fiction (including tv series, video games, and movies). Each episode has been designed to show within a decent time frame, the origins of the event, its consequences down the line but also how those events are relatable to our world today. History doesn't repeat itself … but it sure rhymes. Our world is not as different from 500 years ago as we think. The events that you are going to discover will feel eerily familiar to what you might hear on the news or read on the internet and you will see how those kinds of events still shape our world today. This Tour will show and amaze you with its acumen, witty pop culture references, and deep reflection on the functioning of the world, but also tell you stories that most people have never heard about. From a benign family quarrel starting an invasion of France to political maneuvers that created myths we still live with today, through the mass production of lies to justify power grabs, and leaders that shaped our modern world and were forgotten – this tour has it all. This Tour is also the perfect thing to do before a visit to the Louvre. The last of the five main stories happens not far from the entrance and describes important events that happened in the Louvre, setting the stage for the rise of the dynasty that ruled France during its Golden Age. And finally, the places we visit will come alive. You will feel that the past is never truly gone. The past is present. The same passions and follies govern us today. At the end of the day, the objective of this Tour is to make us understand our past so we can build a better future. To give everyone a perspective on world history and the dynamics that govern our destinies and the fate of nations. Just like a binge-watching award-winning TV series, once the tour is over, you will still want more, but at least we hope something will stay with you forever and help you make better decisions and understand where we are headed. The Game is never over, it’s just that the players come and go. So come and join us to discover and learn from history. On demand I also can provide a pdf document that synthesises everything we cover on the tour (after the tour is over of course !). Don't forget to check my other tours : -Scandals. -Napoléon's Strategies. !Please Note! It is recommended to book in advance as I may be called to work for other tour companies and if there is no bookings I will have to close certain slots to work on other missions. Slots are guaranteed only if there are bookings and therefore it is best to book ahead !

Includes

2.5 hour tour with local, passionate and knowledgable guide Lessons from History (how the past informs us about the present and possible future) Great photo opportunities Hidden locations, off-the-beaten-path historical places Exclusive stories from French History that nobody else is telling Stories that inspired books, movies, series and video-games A complete explanation of the political plots and intrigues of the French Royal Court A spooky story that explains today's superstitions Stories that explain linguistics and trivia relevant to the modern world Booklet with complete chronology of the events covered Reading/Movie/Series/Video-Games recommendations YouTube and Podcast recommendations

Important Information

• This tour will take place rain or shine (so it is advised to prepare accordingly).

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund