RISE OF NAPOLEON - ONLINE JOURNEY
JOURNEY DESCRIPTION:
Let’s travel back in time and understand how one of the youngest (24!) and most victorious general of the French Revolution rose to power and ultimately crowned himself Emperor at Notre-Dame!
Through pictures of France then and now on a slide show, we'll walk in the footsteps of Napoleon and Josephine, the love of his life.
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 of Napoleon’s childhood, his early military career as a general of the French Revolution and the reasons why he ultimately crowned himself Emperor.
You will get a glimpse of his vision as a Head of State as well as the imprint he left on Paris’ architecture. I am looking forward to helping you discover the most captivating figure 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 :)
“If only father could see us now!”
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 really enjoyed this experience - I learnt so much about a fascinating period of history, and was able to link events/people with some of my favourite places in Paris. Thierry really brought it to life and was so engaging and friendly - in particular getting a sense of the characters of the time and his passion for history. I will definitely be attending Thierry's other sessions :)
Thierry is a very clear and wonderful storyteller. Very knowledgeable and engaging experience in the way that he presented this bit of history. He transported us back in time to the period and I felt immersed in the events. Absolutely brilliant. Definitely want to do more enjoyable sessions with Thierry. No tech issues or mishaps due to his expert command and flow.
Very interesting presentation of one of history's most important periods. Thierry welcomed questions at any time and explained complex events in a very understandable way. I've been taking AirBNB and other zoom experiences and this was one of the best.
Thierry is a warm and a wonderful story teller! I was in the session with my three sons. We truly enjoyed the learning! One of my sons said" The presentation was exciting and informative. With the little I had learnt prior, I was able to connect the dots and gain a better understanding of that dynamic and chaotic time in French history. It was also surprising to hear a different perspective on Napoleon's rule. One that has been overlooked but I'm glad now I know both sides of history. Thank you. It was nice to learn more about my neighbor to the west"!
Thierry is a wonderful teacher. His knowledge of the French Revolution and what led up to it, and ultimately up to Napoleon, is very profound. His presentation is very well structured, he underlays all contents with pictures and cards. It's like being "there". Although I already knew some things, new connections became clear to me. I recommend this online experience without any restrictions. Thanks a lot Thierry. I am looking forward to seeing you soon personally on a tour in Paris.
We had a great time immersing ourselves in French history with Thierry. His knowledge and passion was evident from start to finish, and since we can't travel to Paris, this was the next best thing!