The FRENCH REVOLUTION - ONLINE JOURNEY
JOURNEY DESCRIPTION:
Let's travel back in time to the year 1789, when France put an end to a Monarchy that had ruled the kingdom for centuries…
Through pictures of France then and now on a slide show, we'll walk in the footsteps of the key figures of the time: Lafayette, Robespierre, Danton and more.
I will show you a map of Paris where each event took place so you can visit them on your next trip :)
We will discuss the key turning points leading to the Revolution and ultimately the demise of King Louis XVI & Queen Marie-Antoinette. You will see exactly where the King & Queen were executed with the Guillotine…
You will understand why France went to war with the rest of Europe and relive the decisive events leading a young general to power: Napoleon! I am looking forward to helping you understand the most complex time in French history!
This online journey is perfect for anyone having no prior or little knowledge of the revolution, as well as those who are familiar with the subject and would like to explore it further. All questions are welcome :)
“We have to be ruthless, so people don’t have to be!”
LANGUAGE: English (or French upon request).
LENGTH: Approx. 75-90 min based on Q&A.
PRICE: 15€ per person (Discount based on number of participants).
REQUIREMENTS: Mac/PC with webcam & Zoom. You will receive the Zoom login info within 12hrs of booking.
SCHEDULE: As of summer 2022, Online Journeys are currently on hold due to launch of new Paris Walk on Occupation & Liberation of Paris. Should you be interested in privatising any Online Journey, feel free to reach out using the contact form!
ANY QUESTIONS? Feel free to contact me!
I loved this experience! I took it last week, and I haven't stopped talking about it. Thierry does a great job of making the history accessible and outlining it clearly. He has wonderful pictures and takes the time to answer questions. I also felt like it's relevant to topics of today, and I'm very happy I did this experience.
This is an experience not to be missed! Thierry masterfully presents history in an informative, unbiased, and engaging way -- with just the right amount of humor and comic relief. I highly recommend this experience for all levels of knowledge on the French Revolution. Revisiting this historic period further informed my interpretation of today's social movements. Huge thanks to Thierry for reigniting my curiosity and appreciation for European history.
Thierry is so knowledgeable about French history, and he has a unique ability to present it in a way that keeps your attention. An engaging storyteller! I hope that he presents more experiences in the future!
We were 3 friends who had no real prior knowledge about the revolution. We enjoyed the session with Thierry very much. It was interactive, fun and we learned a lot! Thanks for the great evening and the dive into french history!
Thierry is a fabulous guide with excellent insights into this most fascinating time of history - the French Revolution! He keeps you involved with questions and excellent story telling, weaving the tale together with each new turn and character, as well as special connections to the American Revolution and the players in the world at the time. He has structured the experience in a way that it is accessible to all, but will gladly delve deeply into as much detail as you wish when you ask any questions. He is extremely warm, friendly, and welcoming, and you will learn lots of new facts, even if you are an amateur revolutionary historian like myself! Merci beaucoup!
What a fantastic way to discuss such an exciting time in history! Thierry was warm, friendly, approachable, and extremely knowledgeable. Don’t wait - book now! :)
I bought this experience for my history lover's birthday. Thierry was very amazingon communication as I told him it was a bday suprise. I truly recommend this for anyone who know or wants to know more regarding The French Revolution. The price does not pay for the knowledge and the experience you get from this virtual journey. I can't wait to do this along side my hubby next time. My husband came out of this with a renewed passion for history! Never stop learning.
What a great experience! I will definitely be back to one of Thierry's other online experiences. He was well versed in the subject of the French Revolution and you can tell he was excited to include us on the history. I had only seen Marie Antoinette and new not much else about the revolution, but I left feeling I could speak about it with more confidence. Well worth the price and time!
Thierry is a very good storyteller, and relates history in a way that is engaging and easy to follow; I understand some of the interconnections in the history of the French Revolution much better as a result of this experience. His beautiful slides are chosen carefully to illuminate what he is speaking about, and he also keeps the listeners involved by welcoming questions and keeping a pace that is easy to follow and still always interesting. Great presentation- I'll sign up for his further presentations!!
Thierry is a superb historian with a profound knowledge of French history and the French Revolution. His English is impeccable. Thierry is open to questions and encourages dialogue. Thierry knows a lot about his subject. Thanks, if you are like me, and get confused with all the different streams in the French Revolution, Thierry is the best. I highly recommend this experience.
Highly recommend this interesting, immersive and engaging deep-dive into the French Revolution. Thierry did a wonderful job telling the story of the French Revolution and the people who were a part of it. You can tell that Thierry is very passionate and knowledgeable about the subject.
Thierry was well-prepared, asked questions, told stories and showed us pictures. I truly wished I could have been there in person - not for the actual revolution, of course - but in France, seeing the ground where it happened. He did his best to give us some photos so it felt a little closer and made us eager to go to France someday!