Testimonials

"I wanted to give praise to the recent Louvre tour for children that my 9-year old son and I took with Carrie. It was perfect -- Ethan was mesmerized for the full 2 hours, and we both learned a great deal, ranging from the palaces of Sargon II to the emergence of perspective drawing in the Renaissance. A few weeks later, Ethan is still amazing his mother with tales of Jordanian art. Carrie was well prepared and engaging. Brava!"

Tim D.

"I just wanted to thank you for the Louvre Family tour we did last Wednesday with Mary. It was wonderful! Mary was great, especially with our five-year-old son. She hooked him and we are thrilled with how much he liked the tour and the Louvre. He actually asked to go back again later in the week and was tossing out little snippets that he'd learned from Mary. We all had a lovely time, and the next time we are in Paris we will be sure to contact you for another tour."

Geri Clark, Ron and Peter Gutstein

I just wanted to take the time to thank Elizabeth R. for such a wonderful tour of the Louvre. Her ability to keep a 12 year old boy who lives only for sports engaged during a 2.5-hour art tour was nothing short of amazing. We all learned so much from her. Thanks for making our stay in Paris memorable!

Diane Tokarsky
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, USA

Our Introductory Tour of the Louvre with Gaby was the highlight of our 15-day European cruise. Gaby was absolutely terrific. She presented the history of the Louvre and works of art with passion and much knowledge… My husband wanted to visit the Louvre since he was a child and I am SO glad I picked the perfect way to see it for the first time. From the initial email that I wrote to you for information to Gaby's wonderful tour everything was flawless. Thanks so much for giving my husband and I the experience of a lifetime.

Diana and Bud Berry
Palm Coast, Florida

“I just wanted to thank you for the most incredible time and wonderful experience exploring the Louvre with you. The children will tell anyone when asked what their favorite time in Europe was (and we were there for three weeks...between Paris, the south of France and Tuscany) and they will say the Louvre. You made the experience memorable and although it is written that "Paris Muse Clues" is for a young audience our entire family loved the experience.”

Shirley Hargrove
Woodland Hills, California

"We have returned to the US after a very exciting cruise....but I assure you that the very best guide we had in 10 days was your Gaby. She was fresh, informative, vibrant, and just more than I expected. My husband and I were so very pleased. Our thanks for making this introduction to the Louvre an exciting and informative one."

Celeste Lira
San Antonio, Texas

We wanted to let you all know how very much we enjoyed and appreciated the architectural tour of the Louvre with Kristen.....It was the highlight of our fifteen days in Paris. Kristen is knowledgeable and personable. Her passion for French architecture and the Louvre and her depth of knowledge about French art, architecture and the decorative arts brought alive both the history and the architecture of this magnificent building in a way that kept us enthralled and chatting about details for over two nonstop hours.

Jo and Don Metz
Danville, CA

Ann and I were so happy to spend half a day with Kristen finally learning something about Notre Dame (instead of just gawking at it) and the Cluny. The whole family was enchanted with our trip to the Louvre. I don't know what kind of magic Elizabeth wove, but everyone from Emily (who was 13 and highly dubious) to the rest of us who are a lot older (but also a little dubious on Emily's behalf) was totally enthralled every minute. Both of you made traditional (albeit spectacular) tourist fare into experiences of learning and wonder. It will be a lifetime's memory for Emily, and a reminder for Ann and me that the most basic things can be brought again to life by someone who knows and cares. You really are the best.

We will certainly call on you the next time—there is always a next time for Paris. Thank you again from the bottom of our hearts.

Connie Abrams

"Having a friend in Paris who will help you skip the long line at any exhibit or museum is only half the fun of working with Paris Muse. The best part is having a knowledgeable guide whose insights add immeasurably to the experience. Our recent tour of the Matisse-Picasso exhibit at the Grand Palais would not have been the same without Ellen's help. Her ability to interpret the exhibit, while also welcoming our opinions, not to mention her sure-footed route through the show and around the crowds, made the best of our time and added tremendously to the experience. We almost hate saying nice things about Paris Muse....we'd like to keep the secret to ourselves!"

Jim & Chrissy Donahue
Greenville, DE

"More information, insight, historical perspective and amusing anecdota than one could ever, ever receive in the same amount of time by 'reading up' on the subject or taking the 'canned' tour. These tours are an opportunity to view beloved art with someone who has the education and the intelligence to give thoughtful, informed responses. I hope to do this again, and again, and again. What fun!"

Roberta Kendall
Chicago