Musée de l'Orangerie: Private Guided Tour in Russian

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Paris, France

Non-refundable

This ticket cannot be cancelled and is non-refundable

About this tour

Spend a couple of focused hours inside the Musée de l'Orangerie with a private guide, skipping the ticket line on your way in. The main event is Claude Monet's Water Lilies, eight huge panels wrapping around two oval rooms the artist designed himself. From there you'll move through the Walter-Guillaume collection, with works by Cézanne, Renoir, Matisse, Picasso, and Rousseau. The tour is guided in Russian, and all entrance fees are covered.

Guide Languages

Russian

Highlights

Stand inside two oval rooms Monet designed himself to show eight Water Lilies panels in natural light
See major works by Cézanne, Matisse, Picasso, Renoir, and Rousseau, among others
Catch Impressionist, Post-Impressionist, and modern pieces in the current temporary exhibition
Visit a building that began as a winter greenhouse for the Tuileries' orange trees, which is how it got its name
See the Water Lilies Monet gave to the French state after World War I, still hanging in their purpose-built rooms

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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: Hours, Getting There, and What to Expect

Your tour meets at the Musée de l'Orangerie, which sits at the western end of the Jardin des Tuileries, right by the Place de la Concorde. It's an easy walk from the Concorde metro (Lines 1, 8, and 12) or Tuileries (Line 1), and bus routes 24, 42, 52, 72, 73, 84, and 94 all stop nearby. From any of these, a short stroll through the Tuileries Garden brings you to the entrance.

The museum generally opens 09:00 to 18:00, with last entry about an hour before closing, and is closed on Tuesdays along with May 1, December 25, and January 1. Hours can shift on public holidays, so it's worth checking before you go. The ground floor holds Monet's Water Lilies in two oval rooms that tend to draw a hushed, unhurried crowd, while the Walter-Guillaume collection fills a separate level in a more traditional gallery setting. The place is compact, so plan on a calm visit of roughly one and a half to two hours rather than a marathon. There's no dress code, but wear comfortable shoes since you'll be on your feet throughout.

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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 22, 2026

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FAQs

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

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

Do I need to book the Musée de l'Orangerie in advance?

Booking ahead is a good idea, especially in high season and on weekends. This tour includes skip-the-line entry, so you won't have to wait in the ticket queue.

How long does the visit take?

Plan on about one and a half to two hours, which is enough to take in both the Water Lilies and the permanent collection without rushing.

Is the Musée de l'Orangerie accessible for visitors with reduced mobility?

The museum is generally accessible, with lifts between levels. It's worth confirming specific details before your visit if you have particular requirements.

Can I take photos inside the Musée de l'Orangerie?

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

What language is this tour guided in?

This is a private tour guided in Russian.

Where does the tour meet?

The meeting point is the Musée de l'Orangerie, at the western end of the Jardin des Tuileries near Place de la Concorde.

Why is the museum called the Orangerie?

The building was originally a winter shelter for the orange trees of the Tuileries, which is where the name comes from. It was later converted to display art.

How did Monet's Water Lilies end up here?

After World War I, Monet donated a series of large Water Lilies panels to the French state, and two oval rooms were built specifically to hold them. They still hang there today.

What else can I see besides the Water Lilies?

Below the Water Lilies rooms is the Walter-Guillaume collection, a dense set of late-19th and early-20th-century works by Renoir, Cézanne, Matisse, Modigliani, Picasso, and Rousseau.