Musée d'Orsay & Montmartre - Exclusive Guided Tour (Reserved Entry Included!)

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Duration:5 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
Location: Paris, Île-de-France

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Explore the birth of the Impressionist movement with this private 5.5-hour guided combo tour! Starting at the Museum d'Orsay, our private tour guide will lead you through this groundbreaking period in art history, introducing you to works by the likes of Monet, Cezanne, and Van Gogh. Afterwards, you'll journey to Montmartre where you'll get an in-depth look into the lives and works of the Impressionist pioneers. Start at the Moulin Rouge, experience the Belle Époque period, and finish at the towering Sacré Coeur. Includes museum entry & transportation between locations.

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1. Musee d'Orsay
Paris’ other museum, the Musée d’Orsay, is the perfect complement to the Louvre. With your expert guide, begin your tour through this converted Beaux-Arts train station with skip-the-line admission. Inside, explore the artistic movements that led up to Impressionism and its colorful works. See Manet’s scandalous Luncheon on the Grass and Renoir’s Dance at Le Moulin de la Galette. Discuss with your guide the artists who preceded the Impressionists, like Millet and 'the Gleaners,' as well as those who followed, such as Post-Impressionist artist Van Gogh, whose Bedroom in Arles is on display. And, of course, check out works by the father of Impressionism himself, Claude Monet, including his famous poppies. Learn about the art evolution and personalities that went into creating the Impressionist movement, and understand why these seemingly simple works were so revolutionary at the time. By the end of your tour, you'll have learned about techniques used by the artists, seen both the highlights and lesser-known gems of the Orsay, and admired the beautiful architecture of the museum itself.
2. Montmartre
After the Museum we will take a private car and a short break to then discover the history of Montmartre, as we will climb the butte or hills - starting at its base where the Moulin Rouge’s windmill still spins slowly. Wind up the hill and its cobbled streets flooded with charm to discover the houses of artists like Van Gogh and Picasso who called Montmartre home. At the summit, enter the gleaming white basilica of Sacré Coeur, and score a spectacular photo op of Paris from one of the city’s highest points. Lovers of the film Amélie, will feel at home in this district, where much of the movie was filmed. Continue to explore Montmartre's highlights that generally include - Moulin Rouge, Sacré Coeur Cathedral (with time allowed to explore inside as well), Place Dalida, Moulin de la Galette, Vincent Van Gogh’s house, The Artists’ Square, and Amélie Café. Consider an evening tour option and catch a sunset over the city if you’re lucky (depending on the season).
3. Moulin Rouge
Montmartre will start by heading towards the infamous Moulin Rouge, a cabaret known for its entertainment for a diverse public, and for being a source of inspiration for international artists like Auguste Renoir.
4. Van Gogh's House
Next we will see Van Gogh’s house on Rue Lepic, the home of the artist and his brother from 1886.
5. Dalida Statue
Next we will walk through Place Dalida, a square of Montmartre dedicated to the French music icon Dalida. To this day many fans and tourists visit this secluded square to pay tribute to the French icon.
6. Jardin Sauvage de St-Vincent
You will then have a stroll past the Jardin Sauvage de St-Vincent, a sloping piece of land which the gardeners of the city decided to leave in its fragile state to observe the ecosystem, biodiversity and wild plants. It is overridden by elderberry trees, ivy and colonies of wild insects.
7. Le Clos Montmartre
From here, we will make our way to Le Clos Montmartre, a hidden vineyard tucked away in the little streets behind the Sacré-Coeur, and one of the last remaining vines in central Paris.
8. Au Lapin Agile
We will then make our way to what is known as Le Lapin Agile, a cabaret known as the home to the Montmartre Bohemian set until 1914, and whose sign remains a memorable symbol of Montmartre.
9. Basilique du Sacre-Coeur de Montmartre
Following on, we will make our way to the infamous Basilica Sacré-Coeur, a Roman Catholic church completed in 1914 and dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. The interior of this beautiful church contains one of the world’s largest mosaics, which depicts Jesus Christ.
10. Place du Tertre
After this we will pass by the Place du Tertre, a square only streets away from the Sacré-Coeur. With its many artists setting up their easels here each day, the Place du Tertre serves as a reminder of a time when Montmartre was the mecca of modern art.
11. Dali Paris
Next you will pass by what is known as the Espace Dali, a museum with around 300 original artworks. It is a permanent exhibition devoted to Salvador Dali and his sculptures and engravings.
12. Bateau Lavoir Saint-Julien
We will then see the Bateau-Lavoir, one of the most famous places for artistic creation in Montmartre. From 1889 it was principally known as an artist’s residence and represented a place to live and discuss for many painters, writers, actors and art sellers.
13. La Maison de Dalida
You will also see La Maison de Dalida, the house in which the icon lived between 1962 and 1987. Located on 11 Bis de la Rue Orchampt, it is known as the location where Dalida committed suicide in 1987.

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Posted By : Departure63669357953
Belen was such a wonderful guide‼️ although I grew up with a mother who was an artist throughout her lifetime…showing me the world through her eyes, Belen’s extraordinary enthusiasm and training changed forever my experience ?❤️ Merci beaucoup !
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Posted On : 2023-10-28 08:49:31

Posted By : BonnieCRA
Mathieu was terrific! Deep knowledge and keen interest. Made for a great experience. Highly recommend.
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Posted On : 2023-10-14 22:02:58

Posted By : dale1112
It was an excellent tour. Our guide Hugo was fantastic: knowledgeable and animated. I learned so much! Highly recommend it
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Posted On : 2023-10-03 10:17:55

Posted By : R2639WRsarahl
Our guide was so knowledgeable and passionate about the topic and we learned a lot. Made the art and history hang together in a memorable way.
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Posted On : 2023-07-18 07:24:14

Posted By : caolon2015
Eduardo led us on an excellent tour of the Musee D’Orsay. He guided us to many of the best and most interesting artworks, and explained the context of each one in terms of art history and French history. We got so much more from this tour than we could have done if we had gone through the museum on our own. Highly recommended!
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Posted On : 2023-05-16 10:14:00

Posted By : prycep2023
Eduardo was very clear and precise. Made sure to answer any questions I had. Very lovely experience.
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Posted On : 2023-03-21 11:07:10

Posted By : 567mafaldac
Hugo was a wonderful tour guide! We learned so much about the art work at the Museum D’Orsay and the walking tour of Montmartre is a must for every tourist in Paris! We loved Hugo!
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Posted On : 2023-02-28 12:57:08

Posted By : Parvke
Spent a terrific afternoon at Musee D’Orsay and Montmartre with Florent . His knowledge about art , history , Paris, food and sense of humor were amazing .
Best flan ever ! Will certainly look to book another tour with Florent next time in Paris .
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Posted On : 2022-10-21 17:44:22

Posted By : Wander791289
Michael was knowledgeable and very nice to deal with. Explained everything with patience. Highly recommended ? ????
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Posted On : 2022-10-15 12:30:24

Posted By : Tracy_K
We had Mattieu as our guide for 7 hours and was fantastic! This tour was ALOT of walking (so be prepared) but Matt did a great job. He met us promptly in front of D’orsay and took us for about 2.5 hours inside. Although we could spend all day inside the museum - he did a great job hitting all of the highlights and really getting into the history about how Impressionism started. After getting through the museum - we took a taxi to Montmarte and he continued on with the history of the area and how Moulin Rouge came to be. The tour was awesome - we ended at Sacre Coeur and it could not have been better weather! Great job to Mattieu and all the way around!
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Posted On : 2022-09-24 16:01:12

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Musée d'Orsay & Montmartre - Exclusive Guided Tour (Reserved Entry Included!)

WHAT'S INCLUDED

WHAT TO EXPECT

1. Musee d'Orsay

2. Montmartre

3. Moulin Rouge

4. Van Gogh's House

5. Dalida Statue

6. Jardin Sauvage de St-Vincent

7. Le Clos Montmartre

8. Au Lapin Agile

9. Basilique du Sacre-Coeur de Montmartre

10. Place du Tertre

11. Dali Paris

12. Bateau Lavoir Saint-Julien

13. La Maison de Dalida

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Musée d'Orsay & Montmartre - Exclusive Guided Tour (Reserved Entry Included!)

WHAT'S INCLUDED ⟱

WHAT TO EXPECT ⟱

1. Musee d'Orsay

2. Montmartre

3. Moulin Rouge

4. Van Gogh's House

5. Dalida Statue

6. Jardin Sauvage de St-Vincent

7. Le Clos Montmartre

8. Au Lapin Agile

9. Basilique du Sacre-Coeur de Montmartre

10. Place du Tertre

11. Dali Paris

12. Bateau Lavoir Saint-Julien

13. La Maison de Dalida

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