The only Egypt in Paris tours
Look up. Get ready to ask questions. Get ready to leave with more questions.
The tours are here and you won't see the history of museums and Egyptology the same way!
All tours are led by Dr Angela Stienne (PhD in museology, Egyptologist & licensed tour guide) and are available in French and English.
Egypt at the Louvre private tour
What is the story behind the creation of the department of Egyptian antiquities at the Louvre? What are the secret stories hidden on the ceilings and on the walls of the historic rooms? What tales would Pacheri, the mummified man at the Louvre tell us, silently witnessing the passage of millions of visitors since 1826? What if you could learn not only about the history and culture of ancient Egypt but also about the politics and curiosities of the history of French Egyptology?
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Format: 2 hours total (1h30 inside the galleries)
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Focus: Egyptology in France, museum history, the politics of display, and the mummy as the ultimate disruptive presence
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For private groups (you and your party only) of up to 4 people. Contact me for larger groups.
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Mornings from 9:00 am to 11.00am, or during the Louvre’s evening opening on Fridays (nocturnes)
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Price starts at 250€ for groups. Individual tours price on demand.
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The price does not include the ticket to the Musee du Louvre that you must book independently. A non refundable advance of 100€ will be asked upon booking. Entire cost will be refunded if the cancellation comes from me.
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Egypt in Paris Tour & Coffee Conversation
What if the history of Egypt in Paris happened outside the Musée du Louvre? What stories can narrow streets, spring gardens and covered passages tell us? We will start our tour at the iconic Luxor Obelisk, Place de la Concorde, the oldest monument in Paris. The stories it has to tell...! Then we will walk through the enchanting Jardin des Tuileries, where I will tell you the story of the creation of the first department of Egyptian antiquities at the Louvre, while we gently reach the Louvre's glass pyramid. We will stop for a coffee at a typical French brasserie, where you will be able to ask me all your burning questions about ancient Egypt, the history of Egyptology, book writing and Paris living! Then we will continue our journey through the Palais Royal and finish our adventure with the hidden stories of Paris' covered passages.
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Format: 3 hours total, including a café break
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Focus: How Egypt shaped the imagination and architecture of Paris — from monumental display to hidden stories hidden on monuments
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For private groups of up to 6 people
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Morning session (9:00 am – 12:00 pm) or afternoon session (2:00 – 5:00 pm). Evening tours on demand.
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Price starts at 350€. Individual tours, cost on demand.
Virtual Tours & Talks
Can't quite commit to a trip to Paris just yet? That's not a problem! I can create custom virtual tours, live tours, and online talks focused on one area or one topic of the history of Egypt in Paris, with time for a virtual coffee conversation. I have a decade of public speaking experience, and there is nothing I like to share more than the history of Egypt in Paris and my own journey from a young girl in Paris dreaming of becoming an Egyptologist to a two-time author, PhD holder, public speaker and licensed tour guide.
Ideal for a taster of a tour, or if you are looking for a longer conversation time. This is also an excellent opportunity for travel planing services.