Orangerie Museum and Tuileries Garden Tour

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3 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English and 1 more

We offer curated tours led by art historians and artists. You’ll experience the Musée de l’Orangerie not just as a museum, but as an emotional and artistic journey. This is where Claude Monet’s monumental Water Lilies come to life—not simply as paintings, but as immersive environments designed to evoke stillness, healing, and the passage of time. We explore how Monet shaped the architecture of the space to match his vision, and what these works meant in a postwar France.

But the experience doesn’t end there. Together, we uncover the fascinating transformation of the building—from imperial greenhouse to artistic sanctuary—and delve into the Jean Walter and Paul Guillaume collection, featuring works by Picasso, Modigliani, Matisse, and more.

Led by a guide who is also a professional visual artist, this tour blends storytelling, historical depth, and aesthetic insight. Complimentary film portraits are offered to turn your visit into a lasting memory.

What's Included

Admission fee
Complimentary film portraits
Art historian guide

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
Musée de l'Orangerie

Wait for the guide near the museum, don't try to access the museum on your own

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Ticket Redemption Point

Musée de l'Orangerie

Itinerary

Duration: 3 hours (approximately)
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    Musee de l’Orangerie

    The Orangerie Museum, with its rich history, is a must-see for anyone wanting to experience Paris’s art heritage. You’ll stand before Monet’s monumental Water Lilies — a gift to the French state to mark the Armistice — and uncover the story of Paul Guillaume, one of the most influential art dealers and collectors of the 20th century. His legacy includes masterworks by Amedeo Modigliani, Pablo Picasso, Auguste Renoir, and Henri Matisse.

    2 hours • Admission ticket included
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    Tuileries Garden

    After your cultural immersion, we’ll stroll through the historic Tuileries Garden for a 35mm film portrait session among fountains, statues, and tree-lined paths — blending Parisian beauty with timeless artistic heritage.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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