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Orangerie Museum Tour: Paris's Hidden Art Gem
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88 Ratings
Paris
In this unique, two-hour guided tour of the museum, your experienced guide will help you traverse through time to discover why this distinctive yet underappreciated collection is one of Paris’s finest. The Orangerie, which once served as a royal greenhouse for orange trees, currently displays the art of some of the most renowned French artists.
In this unique, two-hour guided tour of the museum, your experienced guide will help you traverse through time to discover why this distinctive yet underappreciated collection is one of Paris’s finest. The Orangerie, which once served as a royal greenhouse for orange trees, currently displays the art of some of the most renowned French artists.
Duration:
2 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Musee de l’Orangerie - Nestled within the meticulously groomed Tuileries Gardens, the Orangerie was repurposed as a museum in the early 20th century to alleviate the congestion in Paris’s overflowing museums. The Orangerie is renowned for displaying a series of Monet’s waterlilies, a gift to France due to his camaraderie with George Clemenceau,…
- Musee de l’Orangerie - Nestled within the meticulously groomed Tuileries Gardens, the Orangerie was repurposed as a museum in the early 20th century to alleviate the congestion in Paris’s overflowing museums. The Orangerie is renowned for displaying a series of Monet’s waterlilies, a gift to France due to his camaraderie with George Clemenceau, which are showcased in their own dedicated gallery. The extensive assortment of 19th century and early 20th century artworks includes masterpieces by other notable Impressionists and their successors. Explore Cezanne’s renderings of fruits and blossoms, enticing portraits by Matisse, and a variety of Picasso’s life stages depicted through several nudes. Additional artists such as Modigliani, Renoir, and Utrillo contribute to the Orangerie’s status as an essential destination for connoisseurs of French art and the Impressionist genre.
What's Included
- Wheelchair accessible (Not available for small-group tours)
- Private tour guide (Not available for small-group tours)
- All entrance fees included
- Guided museum tour with reserved entry
- Wheelchair accessible (Not available for small-group tours)
- Private tour guide (Not available for small-group tours)
- All entrance fees included
- Guided museum tour with reserved entry
What's Not Included
- Tour Price Does NOT Include Hotel Pickup or Drop-Off (We Recommend UBER or Taxi)
- Tour Does NOT Include Gratuities (OPTIONAL)
- Temporary exhibitions NOT included
- Tour Price Does NOT Include Hotel Pickup or Drop-Off (We Recommend UBER or Taxi)
- Tour Does NOT Include Gratuities (OPTIONAL)
- Temporary exhibitions NOT included
Additional Information
- 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…
- 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)
Location
Musée de l'Orangerie
Outside the museum at the right side of the entrance of the Orangerie Museum. Meet your guide outside of the museum by the entrance situated inside the Tuileries Garden.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(88 Ratings)
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Pgtoledo
Jan 2, 2026
Amazing guided tour of L’Orangerie! - 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!
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Lisa_r
Dec 8, 2025
Belen was the perfect... - 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!
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Jeannenicole_b
Sep 24, 2025
Highly recommend this tour. Must see in Paris - The water lily rooms are spectacular. Michel, our guide, gave us background and interesting stories which brought the art culture alive. He was wonderful.
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Tomnb3036gw
Sep 23, 2025
Great morning at the Orangerie - Our guide, Emilie, was excellent. We were caught up in traffic and a few minutes late and it was no issue.
Emilie was extremely knowledgeable about the pieces in the Orangerie and told us a lot of interesting back stories about the artists. We can’t wait to come back to Paris and explore more now that we know so much more about the artists.
Also, a quick shout out to the Orangerie, which is the hidden gem of the Paris Art museums. A great, yet small, collection.
5 stars!
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Rebecca_a
Sep 4, 2025
We enjoyed our tour... - We enjoyed our tour guide. He was knowledgeable and made the experience memorable. Museums are better with a good guide.
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Jennifer_h
Jul 17, 2025
Added a new value to the museum! - Zdravko ‘Z’ was an excellent tour guide! My mom and I very much enjoyed the pace of the tour. We learn many new things and opportunity to observe the work independently. It was a great balance. ‘Z’ had wonderful photos on a tablet to add to the richness of the tour. Thank you!
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Citygirllh
Jul 14, 2025
So glad to be able to see... - So glad to be able to see the Monet water lillies. Our guide was fabulous and really helpful in getting the most from this experience. This is a must go!
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Katya_y
Jul 10, 2025
Best experience! - Dunya was the best guide we ever had! Extremely knowledgeable and helpful, she made this tour the most memorable and enjoyable experience! Highly recommend!
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Edna_d
Jun 11, 2025
Exceptional Service - My guide was exceptional, he communicated with me ahead of time, gave me location information which helped ease my concerns. His knowledge was extensive and communication skills were excellent.
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N7997owanitad
Jun 2, 2025
Enlightening tour by a first-rate guide - Our guide, Dunja, was terrific. In addition to describing the artist’s techniques, she provided explanations of the art’s historical and cultural contexts. Her descriptions were clear and easy to understand—but not simplistic.
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