Rodin's Museum Masterpiece and Inside Musée d'Orsay

Overview

Led through magnificent Rodin exhibits, your guide will unravel some of the most significant creations, which include The Thinker, The Kiss, and The Gates of Hell. The late Hôtel Biron is home to The Musée Rodin where many deep secrets just waiting to be told. Whilst, the Musée d'Orsay is on the Left Bank of the Seine and opposite the Tuileries Gardens that surround the Louvre. Step back in time and transport yourself to the sites of the Universal Exhibition of 1900 and the railway station museum. Admire the famous French nudes as you explore the spectacular displays from 1848 to 1914.

What's included

• ✓Local Expert Private Guide
• ✓All Fees and Taxes
• ✓Skip-the-Line Musée Rodin Entrance Ticket
• ✓Skip-the-Line Musée d'Orsay Entrance Ticket

• ✕Private Transfer to/from Musée Rodin and to/from Musée d'Orsay (Offered Upon Request)

What you'll do

1. 1

   Walk in the memory of Auguste Rodin at the Hôtel Biron where he used as his workshop and resided in Villa des Brillants from 1908. See how Rodin curated an acclaimed collection of paintings by Vincent van Gogh, Claude Monet, and Pierre-Auguste Renoir. He donated these to the French State on the proviso they turned the buildings into museums that housed and celebrated his work. Stroll around while your guide explains the display of his many sculptures in the museum's extensive gardens and marvel. See the works-in-progress that demonstrate the creative practices throughout the museum.

   ⏱ 2 hours
2. 2

   Continue inside the narrow streets close to prestigious landmarks such as Hotel Matignon and the Yves Saint-Laurent Head Office before you meander through Musée d'Orsay. Your guide will explain how a Beaux-Arts train station became one of the worlds most recognised museums and houses important works from painters such as Van Gogh, Monet, and Paul Cézanne. Wonder throughout primarily French collections which include paintings, sculptures, furniture, and photographs that date between 1848 and 1914. You'll see some of the finest Impressionist and post-Impressionist masterpieces in the world by artists including Renoir, Manet, Sisley, Gauguin, and Seurat.

   ⏱ 2 hours

Availability & pricing

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Good to know

• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
• All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.