Paris: Admire Monet’s Water Lilies at the Orangerie Museum – Paris, France

EXPERIENCE:

Discover the movements that changed the course of art history in the 19th and 20th centuries on a guided tour of the Musee de l’Orangerie in Paris. Skip the long lines to see iconic masterpieces, from Monet’s serene water lilies to the delicate brushstrokes of Renoir.

Stroll through the beautiful Tuileries Gardens to reach the former Orangerie, where the royal family kept their oranges in the winter. Avoid the long lines outside the Orangerie Museum and view Monet’s world-famous paintings of water lilies, now on permanent display.

Follow an art historian guide around the vast collection of 19th- and early-20th-century paintings. Discover the innovative and defiant techniques pioneered by the French Impressionists and their disciples.

Study paintings of fruit and flowers by Cezanne, learn about the exotic style Matisse used for his seductive portraits, and trace the different stages of Picasso through his interpretations of nude models. Watch the movement evolve and change all around you with works by Modigliani, Renoir, and Utrillo.

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:

Delve into the history of this beautiful chapter in art with an art historian
Step inside the iconic oval room and admire Monet’s water lillies all around you
Watch the evolution of the Impressionist movement unfold across the walls
Stroll through the scenic Tuileries Gardens on your way to Musee de l’Orangerie
Avoid the hassle and stress of lining up at the entrance and go directly inside

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