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Orangerie Museum Tour with an Art Historian

Paris, FranceAbout 1.5 hoursGuided in English

Stand before Monet's Water Lilies with an art historian who explains how and why he painted them. A focused, in-depth visit with entry arranged in advance.

About 1.5 hoursExplore at your own pace
Small group; exact size confirmed on enquiryKeeps the experience personal
EnglishLive guide or host
CancellationNon-refundable: tickets are issued for your chosen date and time

Highlights

  • An art historian as your guide
  • Entry arranged in advance
  • Monet's Water Lilies in their purpose-built rooms
  • Walter-Guillaume collection of modern masters
  • A focused visit with time for questions

Full description

The Orangerie is small enough to see properly in an hour and a half, which makes it perfect for a guided visit that goes deep rather than wide. An art historian leads you through the two oval rooms where Monet’s Water Lilies wrap around the walls, explaining the decades of work behind them and the gift to the French state after the First World War.

Downstairs, the Walter-Guillaume collection brings in Renoir, Cézanne, Matisse, Picasso, Modigliani and Soutine. Your guide connects the dots between them, giving you a clear picture of how modern art took shape in Paris.

Itinerary

  1. Meet your guide

    Meet by the museum in the Tuileries Garden.

  2. Water Lilies rooms

    Spend time with Monet's murals and the story behind them.

  3. Lower galleries

    Explore the Walter-Guillaume collection.

Included

  • Guided tour with an art historian
  • Museum entry ticket
  • Headsets where needed
  • Time for questions during the visit

Not included

  • Food and drinks
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Gratuities

Meeting point

Musée de l'Orangerie, Jardin des Tuileries, 1st arrondissement.The exact spot and your host's details arrive with your confirmation.

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Know before you go

  • The museum is closed on Tuesdays.
  • Airport-style security screening applies; large bags and suitcases are not allowed inside.
  • Group size and format (shared or private) are confirmed when you enquire.

Frequently asked questions

Is this a private tour?

Formats vary by date; we'll confirm whether your slot is shared or private when you enquire.

How long can I stay afterwards?

As long as you like until closing.

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