What to expect
Step into the world of artistic brilliance with our Private Musée d’Orsay Tour, covering some of the most influential Contemporary, Realist, Pointillist, Cubist, and Impressionist masterpieces from 1848 to the First World War (1914). Home to one of the world’s largest collections of Impressionist and Post-Impressionist art
Musée d’Orsay: From Trains to Van Gogh 🚂➡️🎨
Once a train station, now an art paradise what a glow-up!
🔹 Built in 1900 for the Paris Exposition, it was the fanciest train station around—think chandeliers, glass ceilings, and a giant clock. ⏳✨
🔹 By the 1930s, it was useless—trains got bigger, but the platforms didn’t. Oops. 🚉❌
🔹 Spent decades in limbo—a mail center, a WWII prison, and even a movie set (Orson Welles loved it). 🎬
🔹 Saved from demolition—because someone said, “Hey, what if we stuffed it with Impressionist art?” Genius. 💡
🔹 Opened as a museum in 1986, now home to Monet, Van Gogh, Renoir, Degas, and more. Favorite Parisian’s museum and basically, the Louvre’s closer and cooler manageable sibling. 🎨🖌️
Today, you can admire world-famous paintings, proving that sometimes, even train stations can have a second life. 🚂➡️🖼️ A Historic Masterpiece in Itself.
This tours includes
- A guided tour
- A professionnal licensed guide
- Admission tickets with advance booking.
- Earphones to hear and follow the guide
Musée d’Orsay’s Greatest Hits 🎨✨
🖌️ Van Gogh’s Starry Night Over the Rhône – Like The Starry Night, but with extra romance and fewer swirls. 🌌💙
🩰 Degas’ Little Dancer of Fourteen Years – A ballerina statue with real fabric and an attitude. Basically, the original Dance Moms. 👯♀️
🌻 Van Gogh’s Self-Portrait (with the intense stare) – The “I need coffee” face of the art world. ☕🎭
💃 Renoir’s Bal du Moulin de la Galette – A party so lively you can almost hear the music. 19th-century FOMO at its finest. 🎶🕺
⛵ Monet’s The Magpie – A snowy scene so peaceful you almost forget how cold it looks. ❄️✨
💔 Courbet’s The Origin of the World – Let’s just say… not safe for grandma’s living room. 🤭🎨
🏛️ Manet’s Olympia – A reclining nude with major side-eye, scandalizing Paris since 1865. 😏
👀 The Giant Clock Windows – Okay, not a painting, but still a masterpiece. Best place for a dramatic photo. 🕰️📸
Additional options :
Make your experience more unique with One Way Transfer from Hotel : Upgrade for a one way pick-up service directly from your hotel to the meeting point of the tour. Guaranteed stress-free.
- One way only.
- starting from 110€
Why Choose a Private Tour with French Culture in Paris ?
When you book a French Culture in Paris Private Tour or Experience, you are guaranteed a dedicated, expert guide who ensures a flexible and stress-free experience. One single reason: use your vacations to admire the art and the different cultures in Paris.
Our private tours are designed to provide a personalized experience. Whether you prefer a leisurely pace or a deep dive into history, art and culture, we adapt to you. This makes our tours ideal for everyone.
📍 Book your private tour today and immerse yourself in the timeless beauty of the Musée d’Orsay!
- Admire the world’s largest Impressionist art collection with a private expert guide
- Enjoy learning about the history of the last 200 years of art on this private tour
- Maximize your time in Paris with our priority access entrance into the Orsay Museum
- Understand the progression and origins of Impressionist art from start to finish
- Discover the history of this once railway station, turned renowned museum
💡 Important Informations:
- All private tours start at a base price for two people.
- Entry tickets are included where applicable.
Book your exclusive experience today and enjoy the best of Musée d’Orsay at your own pace!
A picture is worth 1000 words. Here are images of customers after a visit with me.
