Orangerie and Monet Water Lilies Exclusive Tour Reserved Entry
Description
On this 2 hour exclusive guided museum tour, your expert guide will lead you through history to explain why this unique, yet overlooked collection is one of the best in Paris. A former home for royal orange trees, the Orangerie today houses artwork by some of France’s most notable names.
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Situated in the beautifully manicured Tuileries Gardens, the Orangerie transformed into a museum in the early 20th century when Paris’s over-crowded museums needed new galleries. The Orangerie most famously houses the series of various waterlilies Monet granted to France thanks to his friendship with George Clemenceau, which earned their own private gallery space. The expansive collection of 19th century and early 20th century paintings features works by other famous Impressionists and those who came after. View Cezanne’s studies of fruits and flowers, seductive portraits by Matisse, and various phases of Picasso’s career through several nudes. Other artists including Modigliani, Renoir, and Utrillo, all make the Orangerie a must-visit for anyone who appreciates French art and the Impressionist movement.
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- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- It is imperative that you provide us with guests MOBILE PHONE NUMBER (including country code)
- Notes: Orangerie museum may be subjected to occasional closures without previous warning from the museum management. When this occurs, we will provide guests with an appropriate alternative if the museum opening time is delayed more than 1h from the tour starting time. In these cases we are unable to provide refunds or discounts. Appropriate dress is required for entry into some sites on this tour. No large bags or suitcases are allowed inside the museum, only handbags or small thin bag packs are allowed through security. Due to increased security measures at many attractions some lines may form on tours with 'Skip the Line' or 'No Wait' access. Some specific rooms inside the museum are subjected to a very quiet or restricted right to speak inside, in this cases your guide will provide the information about this places before entering the specific rooms where this rule applies. Some collections may vary along the year.
- IMPORTANT RE: WHEELCHAIR FRIENDLY **Wheelchair friendly tour is only available as a PRIVATE TOUR (if you chose the "SEMI-PRIVATE TOUR" option, you will not be able to have a tour or a refund)**
Reviews(94)
Hugo was very knowledgeable and pleasant. He provided lost of details and anecdotes that I was unaware of.
The guide Belen was excellent, very knowledgeable. But her talks were a bit too long. We would prefer to have more time to view the paintings.
Anatole S. Provide great insight into the art & artists. It was a wonderful way to explore L’ Orangerie & Monet’s water Lillies.
This was a wonderful tour. We saw everything we wanted to see and received all the explanation we needed and wanted.
Excellent in every way . Elena our guide was superb
I really enjoyed the tour that Elena gave us. She shared extraordinary facts about Monet's life. Additionally, the visit to the lower gallery was very pleasant, where she narrated more about the works and authors.
Our tour with Belen was an absolute standout. She has that rare mix of deep knowledge and lively storytelling that makes every place feel alive. The three hours we spent with her felt like exploring with a passionate local friend, and the fact that it ended up being fully private made it even better. Belen turned a simple tour into a memorable experience. Highly recommend.
Dunja gave a great tour. It was the right pace. It was informative enough but did not feel like a lecture. She added insight about how the architecture and lighting impacted the artwork. She kept us engaged. She also did a grea job explaining the use of color. I would recommend her.
Amazing experience brought about by Ljiljana, our wonderful guide! She’s very knowledgeable and shows her excitement as she walks us through the exhibition! TOP!
Belen was the perfect guide: knowledgeable, enthusiastic and a lot of fun. She provided so much relevant history and “back” stories about the artists and cultural influences on their works. We would do it again tomorrow!
