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Orangerie Museum Tour with an Artist

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2 hours (approx.)
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Overview

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.

What's Included

  • Admission fee
  • Art historian guide

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    Jardin des Tuileries
    75001 Paris, France

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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.
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    • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

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    Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Orangerie Museum Tour with an Artist?

    A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET). Read more Apr 2025

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    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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    Activity code: C-5598598P2

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    • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

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