Paintings displayed inside Orangerie Museum gallery room.
Orangerie Museum entrance with classical columns in Paris.
Orangerie Museum interior with modern architecture and large windows.
Monet's Water Lilies displayed in the Orangerie Museum, Paris.
Orangerie Museum interior with modern concrete walls and staircase.
Paintings displayed inside Orangerie Museum, Paris.
Orangerie Museum interior with large windows and modern architecture.

Orangerie Museum Guided Tour, Paris

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Explore Paris with an insightful Orangerie Museum Guided Tour, where you'll spend two hours delving into Impressionist masterpieces and Monet's Water Lilies. Meet your guide outside the museum’s main entrance for a brief introduction, then join a small group as tickets and entry procedures are managed by them. The tour takes place in this former royal orangery turned museum, known for its remarkable collection of Impressionist and post-Impressionist art established in the early 20th century.

Explore Paris's Orangerie Museum with a professional guide during an intimate 2-hour tour limited to just eight guests.

Gain insight into masterpieces by Cézanne, Matisse, Renoir, Modigliani, and Picasso through the engaging commentary of your English-speaking expert guide.

Marvel at Monet’s Water Lilies displayed in oval galleries within this museum often hailed as the 'Sistine Chapel of Impressionism'.

Entry for a 2-hour Orangerie Museum Guided Tour

Use of an expert, English-speaking guide

Ticket covers group size from 1 to 6 or 8 people (based on the option selected)

Individual Costs

Paintings displayed inside Orangerie Museum gallery room.

Paintings displayed inside Orangerie Museum gallery room.

Experience Overview

Welcome to your expert-led 2-hour guided tour at the Orangerie Museum. Located within this historic space, you'll explore Impressionist masterpieces and Monet's Water Lilies with insights from a knowledgeable guide.

The Beginning of Your Tour

Your adventure starts outside on the right side of the museum’s main entrance where your English-speaking guide will meet your small group. Here, all tickets are processed efficiently by your guide before entering together for an intimate experience.

What to Expect at the Orangerie Museum Guided Tour

The Orangerie Museum is housed in a former royal orangery and stands out as one of Paris’s premier venues showcasing Impressionist and post-Impressionist art. Open since the early 20th century, it provides an intimate exploration of 19th- and 20th-century painting.

  • Monet’s Water Lilies: Discover eight monumental panels spread across two oval rooms, a creation by Monet designed to explore visitors in light and nature's beauty.
  • The Walter-Guillaume Collection: Admire one of Europe’s finest private collections featuring renowned artists such as Cézanne, Matisse, Modigliani, Picasso, and Renoir.

Throughout the tour, your guide will bring to life the stories and significance behind each masterpiece. The Orangerie Museum is an essential visit for anyone passionate about art in Paris.

Orangerie Museum entrance with classical columns in Paris.

Orangerie Museum entrance with classical columns in Paris.

Orangerie Museum interior with modern architecture and large windows.

Orangerie Museum interior with modern architecture and large windows.

Monet's Water Lilies displayed in the Orangerie Museum, Paris.

Monet's Water Lilies displayed in the Orangerie Museum, Paris.

Pets and Luggage Restrictions

  • Venue restrictions mean pets are not permitted for this experience.

You cannot bring large luggage inside the venue.

Accessibility Details

  • The tour is accessible to wheelchair users and prams/strollers.

Guide dogs are allowed at the location.

Note: Entry into the museum is complimentary on the first Sunday of each month.

Orangerie Museum interior with modern concrete walls and staircase.

Orangerie Museum interior with modern concrete walls and staircase.

Paintings displayed inside Orangerie Museum, Paris.

Paintings displayed inside Orangerie Museum, Paris.

Book in advance if possible, especially during peak seasons or popular times like free entry on the first Sunday of each month to avoid sold-out sessions.

If you're planning a visit with family members who use wheelchairs or strollers, rest assured that this tour is accessible and your guide dogs are welcome.

For those interested in an even more personalized experience, consider upgrading to the premium private tour option for groups of 6 or fewer people.

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Operating hours

Musee de L'Orangerie

Monday
9:00am - 6:00pm
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
9:00am - 6:00pm
Thursday
9:00am - 6:00pm
Friday
9:00am - 6:00pm
Saturday
9:00am - 6:00pm
Sunday
9:00am - 6:00pm
  • Timings are displayed in the venue's time zone.
  • Closed on 1st May 2026, 14th Jul 2026 and 25th Dec 2026.

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