Musée de l’Orangerie Audio Guide: What to Listen For

A practical review of the Orangerie audio guide—recommended tracks and where to stand for best results.

12/22/2025

14 min read

Visitor listening to audio while viewing Monet

The audio guide can be a good companion when paired with specific vantage points.

🔊 Recommended Pairings

Monet: Stand mid‑ellipse, track 01–03.
Cézanne: Left‑side wall, track 07.
Matisse: Color blocks, track 11.

Listening and looking

🤫 Quiet Corners

Room	Spot	Why
Monet II	Far bench	Fewer crossings
Guillaume	Rear corner	Softer traffic

Keep volume low; the museum’s soundtrack is silence.

🎶 Track Highlights

Track	Theme	Stand	Why
01	Monet overview	Mid‑ellipse	Global sweep
07	Cézanne planes	Left wall	Faceting examples
11	Matisse color	Color blocks	Edge negotiation

Tip: Pause between tracks—let images lead, audio follow.

Over de auteur

Travel Editor

Museumliefhebber en Parijs‑flaneur, ik schreef deze gids om je rustig kennis te laten maken met de Orangerie — licht, stilte en menselijk formaat die schilderkunst dichtbij brengen.