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  • Welcome to the Musée D’Orsay, home to the world’s richest collection of impressionist and post-impressionist art
  • Welcome to the Musée D’Orsay, home to the world’s richest collection of impressionist and post-impressionist art! 
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  • Leave the tourist trail behind on this tour of Musée d’Orsay, as you uncover the world’s richest collection of impressionist and post-impressionist art!
  • Join a local historian on this private tour, who will guide you through an adventure of discovering the secret stories behind the artists of the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries, such as Alexandre Cabanel, Édouard Manet, Jean Francois Millet, Edgar DeGas, Claude Monet, Pierre-Auguste Renoir and Vincent Van Gogh.
  • Unravel the history behind this iconic sightseeing spot and its connection to the 1900 World Fair, as you discover the meaning behind La Belle Époque and why Paris was the beating cultural heart of the planet.
  • Experience this iconic key attraction of France and get up close to one of the most visited museums in the world in this cultural adventure in this must-see historic site.
  • Leave the tourist trail behind on this tour of Musée d’Orsay, as you uncover the world’s richest collection of impressionist and post-impressionist art!
  • Join a local historian on this private tour, who will guide you through an adventure of discovering the secret stories behind the artists of the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries, such as Alexandre Cabanel, Édouard Manet, Jean Francois Millet, Edgar DeGas, Claude Monet, Pierre-Auguste Renoir and Vincent Van Gogh.
  • Unravel the history behind this iconic sightseeing spot, and its connection to the 1900 World Fair, as you discover the meaning behind La Belle Époque and how Paris was the beating cultural heart of the planet.
  • Experience this iconic key attraction of France and get up close to one of the most visited museums in the world, to cap off this cultural adventure in this must-see historic site.

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  • Avoid the crowds and explore Musée d'Orsay at your own pace while adhering to social distancing regulations!
  • Avoid the crowds and explore Paris at your own pace while adhering to social distancing regulations!

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Description Summary
  • Welcome to the Musée D’Orsay, home to the world’s richest collection of impressionist and post-impressionist art! 
  • Head off the beaten track and live like a local with our immersive Paris tours that have been designed with a diverse set of interests for the culturally curious.
Description
  • Leave the tourist trail behind on this tour of Musée d’Orsay, as you uncover the world’s richest collection of impressionist and post-impressionist art!
  • Join a local historian on this private tour, who will guide you through an adventure of discovering the secret stories behind the artists of the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries, such as Alexandre Cabanel, Édouard Manet, Jean Francois Millet, Edgar DeGas, Claude Monet, Pierre-Auguste Renoir and Vincent Van Gogh.
  • Unravel the history behind this iconic sightseeing spot, and its connection to the 1900 World Fair, as you discover the meaning behind La Belle Époque and how Paris was the beating cultural heart of the planet.
  • Experience this iconic key attraction of France and get up close to one of the most visited museums in the world, to cap off this cultural adventure in this must-see historic site.
  • Head off the beaten track and live like a local with our immersive Paris tours that have been designed with a diverse set of interests for the culturally curious. 
  • Join local historians, who will guide you through a journey behind the real Montmartre, admiring the architecture that makes Bastille one of Paris’ most vibrant neighbourhoods. Discover the most Instagrammable  alleys and wander through the world's most famous cemetery at Père Lachaise. 
  • As you learn about the history behind the sights and discover the key sightseeing spots of these neighbourhoods, we’ll uncover the true essence of Paris, and what it's like to live in this city like a local. 
  • Either in-person or from the comfort of your own home - this is a great way to explore various cultures, secret stories and quirky facts that are a part of this must-see city.
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  • The tour starts just outside the Musee D’Orsay as we explore its historical context. If you look along the entire façade, you’ll find names of French cities that you could travel to when this was a station. It was built in 1900 and was the first urban electrified railway station in the world! Learn about the period known as La Belle Epoque, what many consider to be the Golden Age of Europe, which began in 1871 and ended at the beginning of the First World War, in 1914.
  • Head inside the grand entrance of the museum and into the Main Hall. You should be overlooking the vast main gallery filled with early 19th century art and traditional sculptures of unclothed figures dotted about. Despite looking like classical Roman or Greek sculptures, this is the perfect starting point for our journey through Impressionism. 
  • These statues are examples of classical art – it’s the conservative art form that remained popular in France throughout much of the 1800s. Whilst Europe was entering the modern industrial age, it still clung on to its past with traditional attitudes and morals. And the same was true of its art - this was the “accepted” art form of most of the 18th century.
  • Get a closer look at accepted art with ‘The Birth of Venus’ by Alexandre Cabanel. This was painted in 1863 and was the standout success of its age. The painting was immediately snapped up by Napoleon 3rd for his own personal collection and Cabanel was made a professor of the Ecole des Beaux-Arts the year after exhibiting this painting.
  • Start to delve into the Impressionists with Édouard Manet’s ‘Olympia’, Jean Francois Millet’s ‘Gleaners’ and Claude Monet’s ‘Haystacks’. All of these are examples of how art was changing in the late 19th century. In the 1870’s a journalist dismissed one of Claude Monet’s works as not a painting, but rather an ‘impression’- using the term pejoratively. And of course, Monet and his band of rebel artists decided to take that insult and wear it as a badge of honour – first, by naming a painting after it, and later by naming the entire movement after the term, impression.
  • Head up to the museum’s fifth floor and get a spectacular view of the building from above. Learn about this Orsay’s architecture. Thanks to the building’s proximity to the Louvre and Tuileries across the river. The architects wanted to conceal the metal structure of the station, so they enrolled it in a limestone exterior to preserve the architectural harmony with its neighbour across the river. And because the trains were electrified and not powered by steam nor smoke, the architect was able to enclose the whole space with a glass roof – which was spectacular for a train station at the time!
  • Head back to the artists and visit works from Manet, Renoir, DeGas, Cezanne and more Monet. Learn more about their artistic style and technique. Monet, for example, spent hours studying the light to know just what pigments he would need to recreate the quality of reflected light. He’d sit by his window in Rouen, and wait for sunrise, and then paint furiously for a few minutes to capture the scene in-front of him, and then move on to another canvas as the light changed.
  • Finish the tour with Vincent van Gogh, was a Dutch painter who we’d label as post-impressionist. He was born in 1853, into an upper-middle class family. He struggled with mental health and depression from a very young age, and jumped between callings: from art dealer, to pastor, to teacher, to religious missionary. None of these ever worked out for poor Vincent, and he’d inevitably move back to his parent’s, and find solace in painting. His early work were mostly still-lifes and depictions of working-class laborers – without any of the vivid colours that would come to define his later work. But, in 1886, everything changed when his younger brother, Theo, invited him to stay with him in Montmartre.
  • The Vidi Guides experience is enriched with on-screen photos and videos. We also point out where to take the perfect Instagram photos during the tour, and include recommendations for food, drinks, and local attractions. Don't worry, none of our recommendations are sponsored - they are simply favourites of the locals who helped craft the experience.
  • Vidi Guides creates immersive audio experiences that are like podcasts. This is a self-guided audio tour that can be started or stopped at your own convenience. Download the Vidi Guides app & your  tour to explore the area independently and safely! Make sure to download your tour before your visit to streamline your trip!
  • Head off the beaten track and live like a local with our immersive Paris tours that have been designed with a diverse set of interests for the culturally curious. Discover the Bastille’s Architecture, Pere Lachaise, Montemartre and an Instagram tour of central Paris 
  • The Secret Face of Montmartre Walking Tour
  • Join us as we venture off the beaten track and explore the real Montmartre. We’ll wind down cobbled streets, discover secret vineyards and hear tales of local artists and gangsters. We’ll unravel the origins of Montmartre and explain how it evolved from a place of worship to a mecca of modern art and culture. We'll not only visit Montmartre's most iconic spots, but we'll also discover spots the tourists (and the locals) often overlook! From Picasso to Dali, the Sacré Coeur to Paris’ oldest church, this tour really has everything.
  • Bastille Architecture, Artisans and Anarchy Walking Tour
  • Explore the lives of the artisans, the anarchists and the architecture that makes Bastille one of Paris’ most vibrant neighbourhoods. We’ll learn about the tumultuous history of the Bastille, the creativity born from this melting pot and the architectural gems that are scattered throughout the neighbourhood. You’ll join renowned architect and photographer, Juan Jerez and our resident historian, Ed as you wander through the 12th arrondissement’s alleys, courtyards and parks. You'll be able to stand in the very spots that saw the beginning of the historic revolution in France and explore the artisanal roots of Faubourg St Antoine. And throughout the tour, Juan will point out his favourite photo spots and local recommendations for food and drink.
  • Paris Instagram Photography Tour - A Self-Guided Walk for the Top Photo Spots in Paris
  • What does it take to create incredible Instagram Travel Shots in Paris? Take this self-guided podcast tour to find out! We’ll guide you around the centre of Paris, pointing out the most Instagram-able alleys, photogenic bridges and flower-covered cafés. And as you go along, you’ll also be able to hear more about the history of the places you’re visiting. You’ll join local influencer, Julien, as he shows you his favourite photo stops and techniques. From blurry background closeups of iconic fountains to tips for capturing the perfect Parisian sunset, you’ll finish this tour with content that will make your followers swoon.
  • The famous graves of the Père Lachaise: An interactive audio walking tour
  • Were cemeteries built for the living, or for the dead? This is what we’ll explore during this fascinating tour of Père Lachaise cemetery, which mixes music, stories and poetry. Come along and enjoy a peaceful walk through the world's most famous cemetery! Founded by Emperor Napoleon, this cemetery resembles a miniature Paris and is now home to over 1 million “residents”. We’ll discover the graves and stories of famous people such as Edith Piaf and her tale of love and loss, the tragic fable of Oscar Wilde, the bittersweet love story of Heloise and Abelard and we’ll see how the rock n roll poet Jim Morrison remains as unconventional in death as he did in life! On this fascinating tour, you’ll join our resident historian, Colm, and Kristen, a local journalist. Whilst most people who visit the Père Lachaise pay their respects to the cemetery’s A-listers, we’ll also take you beyond the tourist favourites and explore all aspects that make this cemetery so incredible.