Orangerie Museum Tour with an Artist Discount Tickets

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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.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

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

Language Offered

English-GUIDE

English-WRITTEN

Itinerary

1. 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.
Duration: 120 mins

Inclusion

Admission fees

Art historian guide

Cancellation Policy

Check mark icon Refundable tickets

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

  • 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
  • 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Supplied by Kat Redkind

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