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Private Half Day Guided Tour in Montmartre and Musée d’Orsay

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Overview

In this unique "2 tours in 1" we combine Montmartre with my favourite museum, Musée d’Orsay. We start in the birthplace of Impressionism. We see the place where Van Gogh has lived, where Renoir painted his masterpiece, Picasso’s studio, the Moulin Rouge of Toulouse-Lautrec. We finish at the Sacre Cœur where we enjoy a breath taking view over the city.

After tasting the atmosphere of this neighbourhood we move to Orsay to see paintings made in Montmartre. We walk through “the artistic heaven” incl. "Déjeuner sur l’Herbe" by Manet, "Moulin de la Galette" by Renoir, portraits of the Moulin Rouge stars by Toulouse Lautrec, Starry Night by Van Gogh.

Because of the stunning architecture of the old train station you can make some beautiful pictures of Paris. Through impressive pointers of the clock we see the Sacre Coeur in the background, where we were only 1 hour before.
Special price (-25%) for children and youngsters, because I believe it’s important to stimulate them art and culture.

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  • Entry ticket to Orsay Museum

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    82 Boulevard de Clichy
    75018 Paris, France

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    1 Rue de la Légion d'Honneur
    75007 Paris, France

    After the museum part of our tour, we say goodbye inside the building (if you want to continue your visit in the museum) or in front of the building if you want to continue your day somewhere else in Paris. I can help you with any question, request or wish afterwards.

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    Moulin Rouge

    The Moulin Rouge is an important starting point, because we meet here Henri Toulouse-Lautrec. This impressionist made painting of the "vedettes" (stars) of the Moulin Rouge: La Goulue and Jane Avril. We will see both later in Musée d'Orsay.
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    20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

    Van Gogh's House

    The (post-)impressionist Vincent van Gogh has lived between 1886 and 1888 in Montmartre where he met many other painters. He lived in Rue Lepic together with his brother Theo. We will see several of his paintings later in Musée d'Orsay.
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    20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

    Square Jehan Rictus

    Montmartre is famous because of the impressionist painters. It is also a beautiful neighbourhood by itself. We enjoy this beauty and funny side by passing the Wall of Love: in 311 different languages "I love you". Find your own language.
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    20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

    Le Bateau-Lavoir

    This is the studio of Pablo Picasso. Also this original Spanish painter created a turning point in modern art in Montmartre by starting the Cubism movement. Another proof that this neighbourhood is more than only a hype, it really brought a huge importance for art history and art lovers.
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    20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

    Rue Lepic

    On the corner of Rue Lepic and Rue Girardon we find 1 of the 2 remaining mills: Moulin de la Galette. It was Pierre-Auguste Renoir who eternalised this mill by his masterpiece "Bal Musette du Moulin de la Galette" which we're going to see later in Musée d'Orsay.
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    20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

    Basilique du Sacre-Coeur de Montmartre

    To end the Montmartre part of this tour we pass some nice green spots on the hill. Afterwards we pass the famous current painters on Place du Tertre where the atmosphere is always very much alive. We are heading for the Sacre Coeur and enjoy the fabulous view on the city of Paris.
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    20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

    Abbesses Metro Station

    From Metro stop Abbesses we take subway line 12 to go to Musée d'Orsay. Tickets will be included in the total price of the tour.
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    30 minutes Admission Ticket Included

    Musee d'Orsay

    In the Orsay Museum we take 3 parts. As an introduction we go briefly through the realism and pre-Impressionism with painters such as Millet, Courbet and Manet. To feel the city from the end of the 19th century I also show a scale-model of Paris, the Opéra Garnier building and paintings from that period.
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    20 minutes Admission Ticket Included

    Musee d'Orsay

    After the introduction we move to the 5th floor for the enormous Impressionism collection. We start with an impressive view over the city, including the Sacre Coeur church in the distance (photo moment). Afterwards we pass all the masters such as: Toulouse-Lautrec, Manet (Déjeuner sur l'herbe), Monet, Dégas, Cézanne, Renoir (Bal du Moulin de la Galette), Pissaro, Sisley, Seurat, and separated Van Gogh and Gaugain.
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    Musee d'Orsay

    In the last part in Orsay we see on the 2nd floor sculptures as the famous polar bear, the Gates of Hell and The Thinker of Rodin. We finish in the extraordinary Art Nouveau section (Gaudi, Guimard).
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    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

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    Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Private Half Day Guided Tour in Montmartre and Musée d’Orsay?

    A: This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded. Read more Apr 2025

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    This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

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