Orangerie Museum Guided Tour w/ Private Guide and Skip the Line

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2 hours (approximately)
Offered in: German and 4 more

Discover the transformative art movements of the 19th and 20th centuries with a guided tour of the Musée de l'Orangerie in Paris. Skip the lines and admire masterpieces like Monet’s serene Water Lilies and Renoir’s radiant brushwork.

By-pass the crowds to view Monet’s celebrated Water Lilies in their dedicated gallery. With an expert art historian as your guide, explore the museum’s outstanding collection of late 19th- and early 20th-century works. Learn about the revolutionary techniques of the Impressionists and their bold successors who reshaped the art world.

Admire Cézanne’s still lifes, Matisse’s exotic and sensual portraits, and follow Picasso’s artistic evolution through his interpretations of the human form. Immerse yourself in the rich diversity of this era with works by Modigliani, Renoir, Utrillo, and others, celebrating the spirit of artistic innovation.

What's Included

Skip-the-line access
Expert Art Historian
Private tour just for your booking
Timed admission ticket to Musée de l'Orangerie
Hotel pick-up or drop-off
Temporary exhibitions
Gratuities

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Your guide will meet you outside the main entrance. They will have an Explore Paris Tours sign.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 2 hours (approximately)
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    Musee de l’Orangerie

    Nestled within the meticulously maintained Tuileries Gardens, the Orangerie was repurposed into a museum in the early 20th century to address the growing demand for exhibition space in Paris’s overcrowded museums. It is renowned for housing Monet’s iconic Water Lilies series, a gift to France facilitated by the artist’s close relationship with Georges Clemenceau, which are displayed in a dedicated gallery. The museum’s extensive collection also showcases masterpieces from the late 19th and early 20th centuries, including works by notable Impressionists and their successors. Visitors can admire Cézanne’s studies of fruits and flowers, Matisse’s captivating portraits, and various stages of Picasso’s artistic evolution, highlighted by several of his nudes. The Orangerie also features pieces by Modigliani, Renoir, and Utrillo, making it an essential destination for lovers of French art and the Impressionist era.

    2 hours • Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • The Orangerie Museum may close unexpectedly without prior notice. If the opening is delayed by over an hour, an alternative will be arranged, but refunds or discounts cannot be provided.
  • Only handbags or small backpacks are permitted; large bags or suitcases are prohibited.
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