Art of French Political Institutions
Drawing on years of academic study and guiding in palaces, museums, and hôtels particuliers, Pascal created this experience to offer rigorous, in-depth explorations of France’s seats of power—from the Palais Bourbon to the Élysée—for those seeking more than surface-level visits. Pascal narratives connect architectural splendor, political drama, and historical context, revealing how these grand houses continue to shape French governance and identity today.
Why Explore Napoleon’s World?
Napoleon’s story is neither simple triumph nor pure tragedy. It is a multifaceted narrative of innovation and ambition, reform and repression, brilliance and hubris. To study him is to confront the tensions at the heart of modern statecraft and to understand how individual agency can alter the currents of history—for better and for worse.