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Guided tour Musée de l'Orangerie
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Guided tour Musée de l'Orangerie

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Step into the Musée de l'Orangerie with skip-the-line access on a small-group tour of just six guests. Walk through the Tuileries Gardens to reach the two oval rooms housing Monet's Water Lilies, then explore works by Cézanne and Matisse.

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Reasons to go

  • Monet's Water Lilies murals are displayed in two oval rooms specially designed to his specifications for natural light viewing.
  • The museum also holds early 20th-century works by Cézanne and Matisse alongside the Monet installation.
  • Group size is capped at 6 guests, making the guided tour feel semi-private.
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A 2-hour semi-private guided tour (maximum 6 guests) of the Musée de l'Orangerie, with skip-the-line entry. The visit centers on Monet's Water Lilies, displayed in two specially designed oval rooms, along with works by Cézanne, Matisse, and other early 20th-century artists.

The route passes through the Tuileries Gardens en route to the museum.

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Address

Jardin des Tuileries, 75001 Paris, France · Tuileries
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Hours

Fixed daytime slots, ~2 hours.
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Booking

Booking required

Duration

2h

Best time

morning or afternoon

Intensity

Moderate walking

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Good to know

  • Involves a moderate amount of walking
  • not suitable for those with mobility impairments. Small group size makes for a more personal experience.
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Reviews

Said the semi-private tour felt like a private one, praising a guide who was knowledgeable, funny and shared fascinating stories about Monet's life.

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