Orangerie Museum Ticket and Seine River Cruise
Two places, two validity rules
This product is better understood as two tickets sold together rather than a combined visit. The first is an entry ticket to the Orangerie, with an audioguide, valid for a single entry on the date you choose. Once you leave, you cannot re-enter. The second is a one-hour cruise ticket, valid for a month from the date, departing from Port de La Bourdonnais, pontoon n° 3, in the 7th arrondissement, at the foot of the Eiffel Tower. The on-board commentary is recorded, in 14 languages.
The two sites are not side by side. The museum is at Place de la Concorde, on the Right Bank. The pontoon is on the Left Bank, at the other end of the 7th arrondissement. You need to plan for the crossing, on foot along the quays or by metro. There is no obligation to do both on the same day, and I advise against it if you want to enjoy the late opening on Friday at the museum.
Who this ticket makes sense for
For a first trip to Paris, with the desire to see the city from the water and a short museum visit the same weekend, without managing two bookings. The museum takes 1 h to 1 h 30, and the boat takes an hour. Han, a Korean visitor, sums up the spirit well: the Water Lilies left him "deeply marked", and "the Seine reveals another charm of Paris". Barbara speaks of "a beautiful museum and a very pretty cruise". Irina found the collection "very well presented" and "the hour on the boat, a delight".
It makes less sense if you live in Paris, if you have already taken a cruise, or if the museum is your only goal. In this case, the reserved ticket alone, or the smartphone audioguide, are simpler.
What reviews criticize
The 4.4 rating is the most modest of the products rated on this site, and the reason is always the same: logistics. Cynthia did not find a barcode in the app and was late entering the museum. Makanju regrets not being able to activate the cruise later. No review I read complains about the museum itself, or the boat. Rachel notes, on the contrary, "no line at the Orangerie" and a cruise "really nice".
What works
- A reservation for two outings
- Audioguide included at the museum, which the single ticket does not have
- Cruise valid for one month, to be placed where you want
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
To know
- Two distant locations, crossing the 7th district to be expected
- Museum: one single entrance, no re-entry
- Reviews report missing barcodes or complicated activation
- Rating 4.4, lower than the single ticket
Check the museum's barcode in the app the day before, not at the door. If missing, contact the operator via GetYourGuide before leaving. And remember the rule for Tuesday : the boat sails, the museum is closed.
Book the ticket with cruise
To locate the two sites in relation to each other, the page getting there by metro describes the arrival at Concorde, and around the museum what you can find between the Tuileries Garden and the Seine.
Frequently Asked Questions
Should you do the museum and the cruise on the same day?
No. The museum ticket is valid for the chosen date, the cruise is valid for one month. Many do the museum in the morning at 9 a.m. and the boat another evening. The details of the validities are in the full review.
Where does the boat depart from?
At the La Bourdonnais port, pontoon no. 3, in the 7th arrondissement, near the Eiffel Tower. It's not next to the museum, which is at Place de la Concorde. The route to the museum is described on getting there by metro.
Is the audioguide included?
Yes, the museum ticket for this product includes an audioguide, unlike the standard ticket. If you only want the museum with commentary, the page ticket + audioguide describes a more direct offer.
Can you leave the museum and come back?
No. The ticket is valid for a single entry. The free cloakroom allows you to leave your coat and small bag during the visit. See backpack and cloakroom.