HIGHLIGHTS IN MUSÉE D'ORSAY
Joined 2020
The Musée d'Orsay contains the world's biggest collection of Impressionist art. Nearly one out of three Impressionist paintings exhibited in museums all over the world are in this building, a beautiful former railway station built for the Universal Exhibition of 1900, transformed in museum in 1986. You will discover a round-up of 19th century art: paintings, sculptures, architecture, furniture, photos and movies. This is also the museum of industrial revolution in 19th century.
Itinerary
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Meeting Point
Under the statue of an elephant in front of the main entrance to the museum
1, rue de la Légion d'Honneur, 75007 Paris
We will meet under the statue of an elephant in front of the main entrance to the museum. The guide will hold a yellow sign.
At the second floor of the museum
In our experience you will learn about the surprising history of this building, that was previously used as film set for famous movies, as a garage by Nazi Germans and that was finally transformed in Paris' first museum for the art of 19th century: sculpture, architecture, paintings, photographs and furniture.
We will visit and comment the most important pieces of art in the museum from the model of the Statue of Liberty, the most famous sculptures by Auguste Rodin, Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux, Aristide Maillol and many others and of course the paintings created by the impressionist artists Manet, Monet, Degas, Rodin, Latour, Cezanne, Sisley and of course the post-impressionists Van Gogh, Gaugin and Toulouse-Lautrec.
Our tour ends with the famous arts and crafts, also called Art Floral, a completely new style of furnitures that unifies art and handicraft through great artists like Koloman Moser, Franck lloyd Wright, Antoni Gaudì and Victor Horta.
Ending Point
First floor of the museum
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Inclusions & Exclusions
- Licensed guide
- Earphones for better hearing quality
- Skip-the-line entrance with no waiting time
- Tickets (About 16 Euros/person)
- On demand, we can purchase the tickets and get refund at the beginning of the tour
- Food and drinks
Tour Important Information
- You need to buy online tickets at the time slot of our visit for each visitor over 18 years (over 26 years if he is a EU-citizen).
- On request we can buy the tickets for you and get refund at the beginning of the tour.
- The museum is closed on Mondays and guided tours are not allowed on Sundays.
- Face masks are mandatory.
- Please wear comfortable walking shoes.
- You can buy a bottle of water beforehand and bring it in the museum.
Important message from the supplier
On the days of week I am available or busy according to the seasons. During the academic year (October to May) I am teaching in university. However, in my company MSP SAS we have a dozen guides who all fulfil the guidelines of quality and expertise I put on myself and my wife Kristina with whom I manage the company. Our guides a available each day of the week.
Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
- 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
- No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time
Joined 2020
About Tour Guide Christian G.
After a law degree in Italy and Austria, I worked as a journalist for nearly 20 years, first in Italy and from 1995 to 2014 in Paris. I started guiding in 2014 and followed a new education for my national French guiding license. With my wife Kristina, an architect and historian of art, we created a guiding agency in Paris in which by now work a dozen highly qualified and licensed guides. All of us are driven by love for art, passion for history and eagerness of showing the French beauty to our guests. We provide private and group city tours as well as visits in the main Parisian museums as for instance Louvre and Musée d'Orsay. We manage also excursions to the Palace of Versailles, to the mansion of Monet, to Normandy and so on. During the academic year, I still give lessons for journalism in the Parisian university HEIP.
Reviews
Neal W.
“Disappointing on multiple levels”
We booked a private tour of the Louvre for 2.5 hours for us and our two kids (12 and 14 years old) for 275 Euro not including admission to the Louvre. When I booked, I made clear that we wanted a tour that appealed to our teens. When we met our guide, I repeated that request. Unfortunately, our guide had no idea how to make the Louvre interesting for teens. In fact, she was extremely inflexible: she had a lot of facts and wanted to tell them. And that was the second disappointment: in a small private tour, I expect a dialogue, not a monologue. But she didn't seek a conversation with us. In fact when we stopped a few times to look at a painting, she kept going and talking. And now we're at the third disappointment: we had headphones on and she had a mic. Unfortunately the quality was awful. I mentioned this twice. First she switched some headphones and then the mic. We said it was still hard to understand and she apologized, but insisted on using the poor equipment instead of just talking directly to us in a small circle. After that I asked her twice to speak slower and she said she would, but didn't. Finally, although her English grammar was very good, her accent was very, very hard for us to understand.
Christian G.
Dear Neal, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We are truly sorry that your experience did not meet your expectations, especially as your friends had recommended our tour to you. Unfortunately, on the day of your visit, we did not have a German-speaking guide available, and we fully understand that following a tour in English — especially for teenagers — can sometimes be a challenge. We regret if this affected your enjoyment of the visit. We also sincerely apologize if the guiding style felt too factual and less interactive. Our aim is always to adapt to our guests’ interests, and we’re sorry if we fell short in creating a dynamic and engaging experience for your family. Regarding the audio equipment, we regret the technical issues you encountered and appreciate you bringing them to our attention. Teenagers’ reactions in museum settings can indeed be unpredictable, and while many families and young visitors enjoy our tours, we recognize that expectations and experiences vary. We genuinely value your feedback as it helps us improve, and we hope we might have the opportunity to welcome you again in the future under better circumstances. Warm regards, Christian
Carol P.
“Sainte-Chapelle and Notre Dame ”
Christian was great. We loved the history that took place in this whole area throughout the ages. Christian was very knowledgeable and engaging. We would highly recommend him to anyone who really wants to hear the back stories.
Christian G.
Thank you very much for the great review. I am so happy that you liked it and hope to see you back soon for more explorations of the beauty of Paris together. Best wishes, Christian
Ginger G.
“Top-shelf Guide”
I hired Christian for a second German-language tour for my friends. He speaks several languages very well. He is also masterful at providing concept for the building and the artworks. You will learn so much. He is kind and flexible, as well. Highly recommend.
Christian G.
Dear Ginger, Thank you so much for the great review. I was more than happy to guide you and your friends at Louvre and Orsay Museum. All of you were great listeners and highly interested in my tours. Hope to see you back soon in Paris for more explorations of the treasures in the City of Light. Best wishes, Christian
$180/ per group
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