53 minute tour
Discover the Musée d’Orsay through an immersive journey into the golden age of French painting. Once a grand train station, this iconic museum now houses the masterpieces that revolutionized art. From the classical traditions of the Academy to the daring Impressionists and Post-Impressionists, you’ll witness how artists like Monet, Renoir, Van Gogh, and Degas captured a world in motion. Explore bold artistic rebellions, from Manet’s shocking nudes to Monet’s dreamlike landscapes, and uncover the hidden stories behind these groundbreaking works. Ending with Van Gogh’s Starry Night, this tour reveals how art evolved from grand historical canvases to intimate, personal visions—forever changing how we see the world.
Created by Anne-Marie Carter
Anne-Marie Carter, a Paris-based guide by way of London, combines her background as a historian and former fashion journalist to craft tours that explore the rich intersections of fashion, culture, and history. With an insider’s knowledge of Parisian haute couture and a storyteller’s flair, she uncovers the threads that weave Paris’s artistic, cultural, and sartorial legacy, offering an elegant and engaging dive into the soul of the city.
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1 Rue de la Légion d'Honneur, Paris, Île-de-France
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9 Quai Valéry-Giscard-d'Estaing, Paris, Île-de-France