Orangerie Highlights Tour
with Pascal
Discover the breathtaking wonders of the Orangerie, an art haven in Paris that boasts an incredible collection of masterpieces. Located in the Tuileries Garden, near the Louvre and the Place de la Concorde, it sits in the beating heart of European culture. And with our curated hour-and-a-half tour, you can take in all its major works and hidden gems in a single morning or afternoon.
The Orangerie is a museum housed in a building that was once the king’s winter citrus garden. Now, it boasts a tremendous collection of art — one of the best in Paris.
Orangerie Tour at a Glance
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Guide: Pascal / Flore
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Length: One and a half hours
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Focus: The waterlillies of Claude Monet
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Artists Included:
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Claude Monet
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Pablo Picasso
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Henri Matisse
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Pierre-Auguste Renoir
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Paul Cézanne
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Amedeo Modigliani
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Special Note: This Orangerie private tour is not allowed during Sundays.
What Makes The Orangerie Highlights Tour So Special
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Curiosity is welcome : Thanks to Pascal’s adaptability, tours can go wherever your passion takes you! And if you have any special considerations, the experience can be customized to accommodate your group.
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Discover a Deeper Understanding: The Orangerie is filled with art rich with meaning. To fully appreciate everything it has to offer, Pascal will share the historical, artistic, and philosophical details that make these works true masterpieces.
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Our English fluency ensures effortless communication, allowing you to soak in every detail of the tour while engaging in profound conversations about the Orangerie art and its significance.
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A Must-See for Francophiles: This collection is a can’t-miss for those who love art and French culture. From enthusiasts to first-time museum visitors, Pascal’s tour has something for everyone.
Families with Children visiting the Orangerie Museum
Pascal is an excellent option for families with children and teenagers. His ability to craft engaging tours that captivate people of all ages means you don’t have to worry about taking the entire family to the Orangerie!
Connecting the Old Art with the Modern Art
Pascal combines his wealth of knowledge with a penchant for entertainment and an engaging presentation to give you an unforgettable experience.
With Pascal by your side, you will uncover the hidden stories behind the artwork, and you’ll take in the fascinating details that help unlock the whole meaning of the Waterlillies of Claude Monet.
As a fully licensed tour guide, Pascal has honed his storytelling skills over a decade, captivating audiences of all ages with riveting tours of Paris and beyond.
Can I skip the waiting Line in Orangerie with Pascal ?
Unfortunately, the Musée de L'Orangerie only allows timed tickets even with a licensed tour guide. However, the waiting never exceeded 20 minutes as the museum is small and has a strict policy on respecting the time on the timed-tickets. So, don't be late for your visit !
The Benefits of a Private Guided Tour in the Orangerie
Delightful stories
Pascal's expertise allows you to witness the highlights of the Orangerie without missing any key pieces. Your visit will teem with insightful information and delightful stories.
Understand Paris Art
Every moment is precious in a city as enchanting as Paris. Our one-and-a-half-hour tour leverages Pascal’s local Art expertise to maximize your Orangerie visit while ensuring you have time to explore the many landmarks and sights around you!
Orangerie tickets and planning
We are experienced with the Orangerie Museum of Paris, and we can take care of all the details, from booking the right tickets to planning your visit on the right day, so you can focus on the art!
Highlights & Masterpieces of the Musée de L'Orangerie
Claude Monet’s Waterlilies (1914-26)
The Orangerie has two rooms dedicated to enormous paintings of waterlilies by the great Monet. The rooms were designed by the painter himself, making it the only site-specific display of his work in the entire world. The experience of seeing these giant canvases in person should be on any art lover’s bucket list.
Amedeo Modigliani’s Paul Guillaume, New Pilot (1915)
Modigliani was a master of taking an unremarkable subject and turning it into an acrobatic display of forward thinking. Thanks to his experimentation, this simple portrait of a man dressed in a suit transforms into a forceful statement about modernity. The artist even employed cardboard and plywood to push the materials into strange new territory.
Paul Cézanne’s Apples and Cookies (1880)
It would be nearly impossible to overstate the importance of Cézanne’s influence on the development of art in the late 19th century and throughout the 20th. In this still life, we see another step he took toward the invention of modern art — a field that he is widely credited with introducing to the world.
Auguste Renoir’s Young Girls at the Piano (1892)
If there was ever a master of the relaxing, sigh-inducing painting, it was Renoir. This painter knew how to focus on the essential elements of a scene, foregoing unnecessary detail in favor of a lush, painterly brushstroke that helps his subjects emerge from an ethereal background of pastel colors and dreamy forms.
