b'THE FRENCH Scan hereWELLINGTON IN INDIA Scan here REVOLUTIONfor the fullTHE MASTER LEARNS HIS TRADE for the full itinerary itinerary24 OctoberHistorical Background1114 April 2025 Historical Background 03 November 2025The 28-year-old Colonel Arthur Wellesley left England in command of the 4 days Little did the people of Paris realise what they were unleashing when10 days 33rd Foot and arrived in India in 1797. He swiftly established his innate ability Expert Historian: they stormed the hated royal symbol of the Bastille on 14th July 1789. TheExpert Historian: and campaigned in the Mysore and Mahratta Wars, returning to England as result was the creation of a new political order with marked ideologicala major general eight years later. It was in India that he learned how to deal Professor Dave Andress discontinuity and a process of irreversible socio-economic change. DuringMajor Gordon Corrigan with difficult allies, how to successfully campaign in a fourth-world country Activity Level: 2 the next four years Parisians would witness regicide, the creation of aActivity Level: 2 where terrain and climate conspired against him, and how to supply troops republic, a major European war, a reign of terror and civil war. The Frenchwhere no established logistics existed. He was the first commander to Revolution showed that no monarchy or central power was safe against themaintain an army in the field in the wet season, and he established a bullock This wonderful Revolutionary tour of Parismasses and it reshaped political thinking and European history from thatArthur Wellesley (later the Duke ofstud farm to provide transport for rations. In an age when intelligence and Versailles is mostly enjoyed on foot andpoint on. Paris, not for the first time and certainly not for the last, was theWellington) arrived in India as a colonel, andgathering was regarded as rather bad form, he established a network of by metro. And whilst many of the locationscentre of the world. left eight years later as a major general. Hisinformants who kept him aware of the enemys movements. All these will be familiar to you, many of the eventscampaigns in central and southern Indialessons would be invaluable in his later campaigns in Portugal and Spain.and stories associated with them may not:took place in areas where tourists do not what took place at the Champ de Mars,generally go.Jardin des Tuileries and the Palais Royal toThe tour is for the more adventurous traveller name but a few, may permanently changewho is happy with some longer journeys by your understanding of Paris. We will visitroad and airso a certain amount of stamina magnificent buildings such as Notre Dame,and fitness will be required. In return, we the Pantheon and Versailles to reveal acan offer a very special tour which takes sinister side to their history; discoverin spectacular fortresses, un-spoiled local cafes whose cellars housed revolutionaryvillages and a way of life that has changed tribunals; dine where the many of the eraslittle since Wellesleys time. Although well off luminaries and sans-culottes ate; explorethe standard tourist trail, we will be staying some of Pariss seemingly innocent narrowin the best available hotels.streets to reveal their dark past. Paris is a must see for any traveller, a centre of art, fashion, romance and gastronomy, theres no better way to enjoy it than a long weekend exploring its most important historical period.Day 0 . Fly overnight from London to Bengaluru (Bangalore).Day 1 Morning departure with Eurostar from London St Pancras to Paris or makeDay 1 Arrive Bengaluru or make your own arrangements to join the tour your own arrangements to join the tour at the hotel. Muse Carnavalet, at the hotel. Hotel in Bengaluru1 night. (D)walk through the Marais. Hotel for 3 nights. (D) Day 2 Seringapatam. Hotel in Mysore1 night. (B,L,D)Day 2 Versailles including the Grand Palace, Royal Tennis Court, Hotel des MenusDay 3 Mysore. Fly to Pune. Hotel in Pune1 night. (B,L,D)Plaisirs. Return to city to dine in the Faubourg Saint-Antoine. (B, D) Day 4 Ahmednagar, Daulatabad Forts. Hotel in Aurangabad1 night. (B,L,D)Day 3 Walking/metro tour in central Paris Temple of Reason La Conciergerie, Day 5 Assaye. Hotel in Akola1 night. (B,L,D)ESSENTIALS Hotel de Ville, Palais Royal, St Roch, Tuileries, Place de la Concorde. (B, D) ESSENTIALS Day 6 . Argaum, Chikaldara. Hotel near Chikaldara2 nights. (B,L,D)4-star hotels, meals as indicated,Day 4 Place de la Nation, Picpus Cemetery. After lunch Eurostar from Paris toBest available hotels, meals as indicated,Day 7 Gawilghur Fortress. (B,L,D)drinks with dinner, all entrance fees,London St Pancras or perhaps extend your stay in France. (B) drinks with dinner, all entrance fees,Day 8 . Nagpur. Fly to Mumbai. Hotel in Mumbai2 nights. (B,L,D)tour manager and expert historiantour manager and expert historianDay 9 . Full day exploring Mumbai. (B,L,D)throughout, all internal travel, throughout, all internal travel, optionalDay 10 Fly Mumbai to London or perhaps extend your stay in India. (B)optional travel from UK. travel from UK.32 www.theculturalexperience.com I info@theculturalexperience.com I UK0345 475 1815 I USA(toll-free) 877 209 5620 www.theculturalexperience.com I info@theculturalexperience.com I UK0345 475 1815 I USA(toll-free) 877 209 5620 33'