Guided tour of the Orsay and Orangerie Museum

Duration 3h/3h30

Take advantage of a guided tour of the two major cultural institutions in the center of Paris. 

Let’s meet at the foot of the rhinoceros statue in front of the main entrance of the Orsay museum. We will discover the masterpieces of the Musée d’Orsay, starting with those of French Academism. Then we’ll head toward the impressionist and post-impressionist collection, with works by Manet, Monet, Degas, Renoir, Van Gogh…

After the visit of the Musée d’Orsay, we will stroll in the magnificent Tuileries garden to reach the Orangerie, established as a museum at the beginning of the 20th century. Once at the Orangerie we will discover Cézanne‘s studies of fruits and flowers, the exotic style of Matisse‘s seductive portraits, and we will trace the artistic phases of Picasso through his interpretations of nude models. Among the exhibits, the most notable work is the series of eight Water Lilies painted by Claude Monet that have a permanent home at the Orangery and that we will discover and enjoy together.

Are you ready to marvel at the works of these world-renowned artists, which make up the permanent collections and temporary exhibitions of these two museums?

• If you an Impressionnist fan, this tour can also be combined with a guided tour of Giverny
• If requested, tickets for the museum can be included and provided by your guide.
• This tour is accessible to people with limited mobility.
• Large bags and backpacks are not allowed in the museum.
• The Musée d’Orsay is closed on Monday and the Musée de l’Orangerie is closed on Tuesday.
• If, at the end of the visit, you are left unsatisfied, know that you will have the possibility of staying in the Orangerie Museum to take advantage of other works at your own rhythm.