Musée de l'Orangerie Private Guided Tour in English

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Paris, France

Non-refundable

This ticket cannot be cancelled and is non-refundable

About this tour

This private, English-guided walk through the Musée de l'Orangerie puts you in front of Claude Monet's eight Water Lilies panels, set in the two oval rooms built to the artist's own specifications. Your guide fills in the context behind the Impressionists and walks you through Picasso's shifting styles, Cézanne's still lifes and landscapes, and Renoir's portraits. Skip-the-line entry and all entrance fees are included, so you head straight into the galleries. Plan on a couple of focused, unhurried hours.

Guide Languages

English

Highlights

Stand before Monet's eight Water Lilies panels, lit by natural light in two oval rooms built to his exact specifications.
See works by Cézanne, Matisse, Picasso, Renoir, Rousseau, and many more across the museum.
Take in Impressionist, Post-Impressionist, and contemporary pieces in the current temporary exhibition.
Visit a gallery that began as a winter greenhouse for the Tuileries' orange trees, which is how it got its name.
Enjoy a compact, walkable collection you can see in full without the fatigue of a day at the Louvre.

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Included / Excluded

Skip-the-line entry to the Musée de l'Orangerie
Private guided tour of the Musée de l'Orangerie
All entrance fees

Visiting the Musée de l'Orangerie: What to Know Before You Go

Your tour meets at the Musée de l'Orangerie, at the western end of the Jardin des Tuileries near the Place de la Concorde. With skip-the-line entry included, you head straight in rather than waiting at the ticket line. The layout is simple to follow: the two oval Water Lilies rooms sit on the ground floor, while the Jean Walter and Paul Guillaume collection of early 20th-century masters is on the lower level. Because the museum is small, the oval rooms can get busy at midday, so a morning or late-afternoon visit tends to feel calmer.

Getting here is easy on public transport. The closest Metro stops are Concorde (lines 1, 8, 12), Tuileries (line 1), and Assemblée Nationale (line 12), and bus routes 24, 42, 52, 72, 73, 84, and 94 all stop nearby, followed by a short walk through the garden. The museum typically runs 09:00 to 18:00 with last entry about an hour before closing, and is generally closed Tuesdays as well as May 1, December 25, and January 1; hours can shift around holidays, so check before you go. There's no dress code, but wear comfortable shoes since you'll be on your feet in the galleries. This tour is guided in English.

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Available Days / Times

Monday : 10:00, 13:30
Tuesday
Wednesday : 10:00, 13:30
Thursday : 10:00, 13:30
Friday : 10:00, 13:30
Saturday : 10:00, 13:30
Sunday

Last updated: Oct 23, 2026

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FAQs

What are the highlights of the Musée de l'Orangerie?

The star attraction is Claude Monet's Water Lilies, shown across two oval rooms, along with the Jean Walter and Paul Guillaume collection of works by Renoir, Cézanne, Matisse, Picasso, and others.

Is skip-the-line entry included?

Yes. Skip-the-line entry and all entrance fees are included, so you go straight into the galleries instead of waiting in the ticket line.

How long does the visit take?

Plan on roughly 1.5 to 2 hours, which is enough time to take in both the Water Lilies and the ground-level collection.

Is the museum accessible for visitors with reduced mobility?

The museum is generally accessible, with elevators between levels. It's worth checking current accessibility details before your visit.

Can I take photos inside?

Photography for personal use is generally allowed without flash, though some exhibitions have their own rules. Follow any posted signs.

What language is this tour conducted in?

This is a private tour guided in English.

How do I get to the Musée de l'Orangerie?

It sits at the western end of the Tuileries, near Place de la Concorde. The nearest Metro stops are Concorde, Tuileries, and Assemblée Nationale, with several bus routes stopping close by.

Why is the Musée de l'Orangerie named after oranges?

The building started life as a winter shelter for the orange trees of the Tuileries garden, and the name stuck even after it became an art museum.

How were the Water Lilies rooms created?

After the First World War, Monet gave a set of large Water Lilies panels to the French state, and two oval rooms were built specifically to display them, with light coming in from above just as he intended.

Is the Musée de l'Orangerie worth visiting alongside bigger Paris museums?

Yes. It's compact enough to see in full without the fatigue of a place like the Louvre, and many visitors pair it with a walk through the Tuileries or the nearby Musée d'Orsay across the river.