Romain Nugou

Born and raised in the mountainous region of Auvergne in Central France, Romain’s passion for history blossomed early. He studied at the University of Toulouse, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in 2003, specialising in history, geography, and economic history. He then completed a Master of Arts in Contemporary European and Italian History the next year, with a thesis exploring the plight of Italian exiles in France during the Fascist period.

Romain’s insatiable curiosity and thirst for knowledge extend beyond the confines of academia. He is trilingual, fluent in French, English, and Spanish (with a grounding in Italian). Romain has travelled extensively, lived, and worked in diverse locations, including South America and New Caledonia, before settling in Melbourne, which he now calls home. Romain is a member of the Royal Australian Historical Society and the Royal Historical Society of Victoria.

Romain joined ASA in 2018 and leads a number of ASA’s tours to Southern France.

Cultural Landscapes of the Midi-Pyrénées & the Dordogne: Introduction by ASA tour leader Romain Nugou