Private Art History Walking Tour: Mus ee d'Orsay and Mus ee de l'Orangerie

3 Hours

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Overview

Cast your gaze over some of Impressionism's finest treasures during this 3-hour Mus ee d'Orsay and Mus ee de l'Orangerie walking tour with private guide. Marvel at magnificent artworks including a collection of Monet paintings that are known as the 'Water Lilies' and 'Bal du Moulin de la Galette' by Renoir. Listen as your guide sheds light on the styles at play on the canvas, and learn of the various techniques used by artists of the era at the easel. Between museum visits, wander through the beautiful Jardin des Tuileries.

3-hour private tour of Paris' Mus ee d'Orsay and Mus ee de l'Orangerie
Gain insight into Paris' rich art history from an expert guide
See Impressionism come to life at the Mus ee d'Orsay, with masterpieces from Manet, Gauguin, Renoir and many others
Marvel at Monet's breathtaking 'Water Lillies' series at the Mus ee de l'Orangerie
Stroll through the serene Jardin des Tuileries, adjacent to the Louvre Museum, in between your visits
Choose between a morning or afternoon tour

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Choose from a morning or afternoon private art history tour, then meet your guide at the entrance of the Mus ee d'Orsay. Widely considered to be among Europe's most important gallery spaces, the Mus ee d'Orsay was once one of Paris' busiest train stations. The building was repurposed in the 1980s and today houses a breathtaking collection including many of Europe's best known Impressionist paintings alongside 19th- and 20th-century photography and sculptures. With your private guide to lead the way through the hallways and galleries, marvel at famous works by artists such as Gauguin, Manet, Renoir and Monet, and learn of their place in Impressionist history. Some of the best-known paintings in the museum include Renoir's Bal du Moulin de la Galette and Le D ejeuner sur l'Herbe by Manet. As you explore, discover the various methods employed by the different painters and learn the significance of painting in the open air.When your tour of the Mus ee d'Orsay comes to an end, cross the Passerelle Solferino to the Jardin des Tuileries (Tuileries Gardens) with your guide and take in fine views out over the Seine River. On arrival at the Mus ee de l'Orangerie, begin the second of your two museum tours. The Mus ee de l'Orangerie houses paintings and sculptures from artists including Picasso, Marisse and C ezanne but the gallery's star attraction is, for many visitors, Monet's 'Nymph eas' ('Water Lillies') murals. Painted in the artist's gardens in Giverny, the murals showcase Monet's skills to perfection. Standing before them in the Mus ee de l'Orangerie, listen as your guide explains Monet's portrayal of light across the canvasses and gain insight into their subtle similarities and differences. When your time in the Mus ee de l'Orangerie is at an end, explore the gallery further at your leisure or head outside to conclude your tour.

Private Art History Walking Tour: Mus ee d'Orsay and Mus ee de l'Orangerie

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