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Le Marais
Montmartre
Latin Quarter
Located on the Left Bank, the Latin Quarter is the historic and intellectual heart of Paris, renowned for its universities, medieval heritage and vibrant cultural life.
The Louvre
A former royal palace turned museum, the Louvre is one of the largest museums in the world, a symbol of French and universal artistic heritage, renowned for its exceptional collections and iconic glass pyramid.
The Opéra Garnier
Built from 1861 under Napoleon III and inaugurated in 1875, the Palais Garnier, designed by Charles Garnier, stands as a masterpiece of the Second Empire — a symbol of architectural splendour and a reflection of 19th-century Parisian society.
Printemps Haussmann
Why choose Nymphéas Tours ?
A genuine cultural experience: demanding and thoughtful tours, led by passionate guides, offering a vivid approach to art history and heritage.
THE FOUNDERS
Célien Palcy
Born in Martinique, Célien PALCY has lived in Paris since 2012, following his studies at the Sorbonne and the École du Louvre. Specialising in architecture and decorative arts, he has also studied Egyptian epigraphy.
A collector of antiques as well as modern and contemporary works, his career has led him to work in an art gallery in Le Marais, serve as an exhibition curator, and manage a private contemporary art collection. A true all-rounder, he now works as a licensed guide-lecturer at around ten sites across the Île-de-France region, including the Palais Garnier, the Louvre, the Musée d’Orsay, the Cité de l’Architecture et du Patrimoine, the National Manufactures (Sèvres, Gobelins, Beauvais, Savonnerie, Mobilier National reserves), UNESCO, Les Invalides, the Palace of Versailles and Notre-Dame de Paris.
Academic background: • BA in History, Paris-I Panthéon-Sorbonne University • BA in Political Science, Paris-I Panthéon-Sorbonne University • First Cycle Diploma, École du Louvre • Master’s Degree in Cultural Mediation, École du Louvre
Antoine Notaro
Born in the heart of the Paris region to Italian parents, Antoine lives where the water flows gently under the bridges of the 19th arrondissement, along the canal that whispers forgotten stories.
A graduate in cultural heritage conservation from Genoa, Italy, he is also a history and geography teacher and a nationally accredited guide-lecturer. He has made the transmission of knowledge an art form — a breath of life that animates every encounter with heritage. Guiding visitors through museums, narrow streets and workshops, he invites them to immerse themselves in the works, to listen to the colours, feel the forms and surrender to the stories they carry. Every painting, every sculpture, every monument becomes a journey where time stands still and the imagination awakens. His ambition: to take each visitor on a journey to the heart of art, where every glance becomes a discovery, every emotion an encounter, and every moment a living poem.
Pasqua Scardigno
Born in Italy, from the Puglia region, Pasqua Scardigno (known since childhood as Alina) has lived in Paris since 2014.
With a lifelong passion for art and history, she earned a degree in archaeology from the University of Bari, followed by two years of specialisation in Christian archaeology and late antiquity at the PIAC in Rome. Her academic journey led her to the City of Light — her final destination — chosen for its incomparable charm. Once in Paris, she worked for several museums, deepening her Italian studies at the Sorbonne before obtaining her guide-lecturer licence and diploma from Université Gustave Eiffel in Marne-la-Vallée, fulfilling a long-held dream. Through an equivalence, she subsequently obtained the national licence valid across all of Italy. Since 2022, she has worked with various agencies and cultural institutions across the Île-de-France region, including the Louvre, the Palace of Versailles, the Palais Garnier, the Mobilier National and the Gobelins, Les Invalides, the Grand Palais, the Musée du Luxembourg and Notre-Dame de Paris.
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FAQ
You can book a tour via the booking form or by sending an email to nympheastours@gmail.com, specifying the desired tour, date and number of participants.
Due to high demand, it is recommended to book at least two months in advance.
Once your request is submitted, we will promptly confirm availability, practical details and the price. The booking is confirmed upon your approval and payment of a 50% deposit of the total tour amount.
Museum/Site tours (1h30-2h):
- Intra Muros : 200 euros excl. tax
- Extra Muros : 240 euros excl. tax
Off-site tours (1h30/2h):
- 15 euros excl. tax, per person. Minimum 15 people.
Lecture tours :
- 180 euros excl tax, for 1h/1h30
Temporary exhibitions (1h30): same rate as sites.
Guide hire :
-350 euros excl tax half-day
-600 euros excl tax full day
N.B: The maximum number of participants varies from one museum to another. For off-site tours, the maximum number of participants is 25 people.
No surcharge for tours in foreign languages (Italian, English).
Audio guides included in all rates.
No, each museum offers a group package. For off-site tours, no tickets are required.
We accept payment by bank transfer. Exact details are provided upon confirmation.
50% will be charged if cancelled within 7 days, 100% within 48 hours.
Yes, we can design personalised tours tailored to your interests, availability and level of knowledge. We organise tours for groups, businesses, private events and school trips. Contact us for a bespoke proposal.
