Orangerie & Orsay Museums Private Guided Tour with Timed Entry Tickets

Orangerie Museum: A Haven for Art Lovers

Located in the peaceful Tuileries Garden, the Orangerie Museum is a special place for people who love art from the Impressionist and Post-Impressionist periods. It's famous for showing eight big paintings of water lilies by Claude Monet in two big rooms on the ground floor. But there's more than just Monet's paintings here. You can explore other artworks by famous artists from the 19th and 20th centuries, like Matisse, Renoir, Modigliani, Rousseau, and Cézanne. The museum has lots of different kinds of art, from colorful paintings to beautiful sculptures. It even has some artworks from Africa and Oceania. This adds more variety and makes the museum even more interesting for visitors.

Take a leisurely 10-minute stroll from one museum to the other and take a moment to grab a snack and a drink.

Orsay Museum: the Gem of Impressionism

Step into the enchanting world of art at the Musée d'Orsay, housed within the magnificent confines of a converted railway station dating back to the 1800s. As you enter, you'll be captivated by the stunning architecture, with its soaring glass ceilings flooding the space with natural light. Prepare to be transported into the heart of the Impressionist and Post-Impressionist movements as you encounter masterworks by renowned artists such as Cezanne, Monet, Degas, Renoir, Van Gogh, and more. Marvel at pivotal paintings by Monet, capturing the essence of light and color in his iconic landscapes. Discover the best of Renoir's luminous portraits, Van Gogh's vibrant and emotive brushstrokes, and Manet's revolutionary compositions that challenged artistic conventions. With each masterpiece adorning its walls, the Musée d'Orsay offers a journey through the evolution of art, showcasing the brilliance and innovation of some of history's most celebrated artists.