I'm 52. I've lived and worked in Paris since 1987I was born, raised and educated in French Brittany, College trained in Paris, and I worked in Paris, Loire Valley and on the Atlantic Coast.I did many job experiencing from mainly Tour Guide and Teacher to waiter, holiday resort property Manager, campsite entertainer etc...My goals - sharing good moments with you, whoever you are, whatever age, wherever from - making visible to you what is not in a street, a monument, an art work here in Paris, or in GIverny or Versailles - being easy to understand and always interactingMy favourites - the foodies of Paris in the Marais district 4 = amazing chocolate makers, lovely outdoor fresh food market, yummy pastries, in an old 17C district- The charming historical and lively neighborhoods = Montmartre, Latin Quarter, Marais...My favourite goes with St Germain des Prés for its quaint old streets, with the spirit of writers from the 1920's to 1980's in historical cafés, with the spirit of the Revolutionners of 1789, and the charm of a strong artisitic influence all around Museums- Louvre (hightlights) and Orsay (Impressionnists and the 19C in general) - The Paris Opera House Garnier.An amazing decorative art and architectural journey back into the 1860.Everybody I take there ends being stunned and ravished by this opulent art work - Versailles but off the beaten tracks (gardens and the Marie Antoinette's cottage) - Giverny and the Monet's gardens and waterliliesMy passions- my job (meeting new people, sharing, investigating,...)- my friends and family- my social meetings : dance, theatre (involved in semi-pro practices)- sportMy backgroundUniversity gradutated in - Tourism (official French guide licensed) - Art History (Sorbonne / Bachelor) - History (Angers/ Bachelor)Further training - Specific Unesco Loire Valley Course and DIploma - Theatre and Dance training and PerformanceMy references Companies I work with =- as a tour guide = Grand Circle Travel, Viking Cruises, Uniworld, Ama waterways, Ef Education, University of Chicago, Tourist Office Angers- as a lecturer and teacher= ESPL School Angers / Univeristy of Angers Belles Soirées Program (University of Montreal / Canada)Links
JEAN LOUIS BRISSON
FR27172
Since 1987
English, French, Spanish