Christelle Beauvallet Ward

From Paris to Galway.

Originally from Paris, back in 1992, I studied tourism there and graduated as a French national tour guide. While working in Paris, Normandy, the Champagne or the Loire Valley in French, English and German, I kept on studying Arts History in the Louvre museum and eventually became a lecturer as well… After years of wonderful experiences: from leading groups to Brazil or South Africa to travelling around Australia: from working with incentive groups of up to 5000 people to guiding private tours. From lecturing in various museums to corporates, individuals, groups of retired people or a school group to recording a TV program or translating for fashion shows… I had a great time but one thing was missing! I was still searching for home… Until I came to Ireland for a long weekend back in 2000 and I’m still here today!

The people, the landscapes, the history, the music, the language… or simply the light (I have a great interest in photography), there are endless reasons to fall in love with this beautiful part of the world… So it became evident: I had to learn more about it and the more I learnt, the more I loved it… I ended up becoming a national tour guide here in 2005. I then built up my experience by guiding groups of any size all around the Island for the past few years and now I am savouring every minute of my very own dream: Best job in the world in one of the most amazing locations.

I wouldn’t exchange my place for any other but I don’t mind sharing…