The History of Impressionism: Paris Musée d’Orsay Private Tour

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About this activity

Explore the world's pivotal art movements from 1848 to 1914 on this Private Musée d’Orsay Tour, encompassing Contemporary, Realist, Pointillist, Cubist, and Impressionist treasures. The museum's dynamic exhibits showcase a comprehensive 200-year artistic journey.

This Musee d’Orsay Tour unveils timeless masterpieces like Van Gogh’s "Starry Night," alongside works from Renoir, Cezanne, School of Barbizon, Manet, and Monet. Stroll through history, witnessing style progressions across eras.

Discover the rebellion against traditional artistic norms on this comprehensive Musee d’Orsay Tour. Impressionist artists like Monet and Renoir sought to capture life's fleeting moments, defying conventional norms. Learn how this movement liberated art from preconceived notions, shaping modern art's trajectory.

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At a glance

Duration: 2 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: Russian, Swedish, Portuguese, English, French, Spanish
Operated by: LivTours

Ages: Infants (0–2 years) · Children (3–17 years) · Adults (18–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Priority access entrance into the Orsay Museum
Included: Artwork by Manet, and Monet
Included: Fully guided experience
Included: Van Gogh's Starry Night
Included: Artwork by Renoir, Cezanne, School of Barbizon
Included: Views of the Sacre Coeur and the Seine River

Not included

Not included: Gratuities

Itinerary

Musee d'Orsay

2 hours Admission included

Discover the essence of art over the last two centuries with this Private Musée d’Orsay Tour. Delve into the realms of Contemporary, Realist, Pointillist, Cubist, and Impressionist masterpieces, spanning from 1848 to the brink of World War I in 1914. The Orsay, housing one of the world's largest collections of Impressionist and post-Impressionist treasures, undergoes dynamic exhibit rotations to showcase its extensive repertoire.

Originally conceived as an electric train station for the 1899 Universal Exhibition in Paris, the Musee d’Orsay's architectural journey unfolds. Transformed from its brief stint as a train station with outdated platforms due to rapid train evolution, this metal structure enveloped in limestone, mirroring the neighboring Louvre and Musee l’Orangerie, has witnessed diverse uses. From wartime mail sorting to cinematic backdrops, it wasn't until the early 1970s that Paris initiated its metamorphosis into the world-renowned museum it stands as today.