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Guided and storytelling tour: Orsay and the forgotten painting
Forget standard museum tours that feel like history class. This journey through a former train station is led by the great-granddaughter of an impressionist painter, turning iconic canvases into personal family memories. Discover the movement from the inside out through stories you won't find in any brochure.
Musée d'Orsay (Paris 7th)
About
Marion Bonin, a professional guide and descendant of an impressionist painter, invites you to the Musée d'Orsay to explore the origins of impressionism. This guided tour blends storytelling and art history, examining the works of masters like Monet, Renoir, and Van Gogh. By tracing the legacy of her ancestor Édouard Bonin, Marion highlights the contrast between traditional academic art and the revolutionary movement that transformed painting. This activity is available by reservation from October 17 to October 31, 2026, with tickets priced at 27,5€ for under-18s and up to 32,5€ for adults.
At the Musée d’Orsay, Marion will reveal to you the birth of Impressionism and the upheavals that changed the history of art.
A descendant of an impressionist
Meet Marion Bonin, a tour guide and great-granddaughter of an impressionist painter. In her family, painting is not a hobby, it is a legacy. Marion grew up surrounded by brushes, the scent of pigments, and the history of paintings.
But where does this family interest in painting come from? By tracing her history, Marion reached her ancestor: Édouard Bonin.
The history of Impressionism
From room to room, Marion will tell you about the birth of Impressionism, showing you first the academic and realistic works that the future impressionists had to fight against to exist.
Manet, Monet, Renoir, Van Gogh, Caillebotte, and many others: their canvases will become so many clues, milestones, and revelations to understand the impressionist revolution…
A vibrant, poetic, and unforgettable visit awaits you!
Our take on this event
Inside the Musée d'Orsay, Marion Bonin offers a unique perspective on art history, drawing from her own family heritage. As the great-granddaughter of an impressionist painter, she brings a personal touch to the discovery of these iconic collections. The tour navigates through the galleries to showcase the transition from rigid academic and realistic styles to the groundbreaking canvases of figures such as Manet, Caillebotte, and Van Gogh. These works serve as clues to understanding the shift that redefined the art world.
Events are scheduled on various days between October 17 and October 31, 2026, with durations ranging from 40 minutes to 2:30 hours depending on the chosen slot. Advance booking is required to attend. Prices are set at 32,5€ for adults, 30€ for reduced-price tickets, and 27,5€ for visitors under 18. Please check the specific schedule to plan your visit to this renowned Parisian museum in the 7th arrondissement.
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