
Paris Visit Matisse 1941 - 1954 with 1 Speaker Guide
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Is Paris Visit Matisse 1941 - 1954 with 1 Speaker Guide worth booking?
Paris Visit Matisse 1941 - 1954 with 1 Speaker Guide is a 1.5-hour experience in Paris, France, from $18 per person. It scores 60 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”, based on a 5/5 rating across 2 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 60 / 100
- Rating
- 5/5 (2)
- Duration
- 1.5 hours
- From
- $18 per person
Trained in visual art and cultural mediation, I am delighted to share the pleasure of Matisse's luminous works. For this exhibition, the Grand Palais and the Centre Pompidou Collections chose to present a wide variety of
What you get
About this experience
Trained in visual art and cultural mediation, I am delighted to share the pleasure of Matisse's luminous works. For this exhibition, the Grand Palais and the Centre Pompidou Collections chose to present a wide variety of works designed at the end of his career. At that time, he eliminated from his practice anything that might hinder him. Knowing your personal journey better and understanding your approach through these works will help you appreciate what can be confusing at first. From a sensitive observation of paintings, drawings, cut-out gouaches, but also of printed works, on paper or on fabric and stained glass, one can become aware of the freedom he showed until the end of his life.
What's included
Included
- Admission fees
- Advice on transport to reach the meeting point
Not included
- Entrance fees
What you'll see and do
Grand Palais
Nothing destined Matisse to paint. Yet his boldness has tipped many conventions. Given the apparent simplicity of portraits, silhouettes, or the confusing radicality of his paintings, how can we better understand the upheavals he has caused? The works of the end of his life, a period of intense renewal, show the balances he has achieved, in the confrontation between line and color, or in the dialogue between empty and full, for example. Through multiple techniques, his compositions such as those of the Interiors of Vence, or the Jazz album, brim with vitality. The graphic rhythms of Blue Nudes, the joy of the Creole Dancer’s colours, the power of the cut-out gouache patterns, let yourself be surprised by a drawing, the light of a stained glass window or one of the 300 works in this emotionally rich exhibition. During this guided tour, we will observe together what emerges from the works and I will bring elements on the approach.
90 minutes here · Admission included
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Paris
Grand Palais, square entrance Jean Perrin
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
Grand Palais, square entrance Jean Perrin
Options you can book
Ticket included on 25/7
Without Ticket
Ticket included
Without Ticket on 25/7
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- fr
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Thu, Sat
- Group size
- Up to 4 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Anne guide
Know before you go
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Traveler reviews
2 verified traveler reviews for Paris Visit Matisse 1941 - 1954 with 1 Speaker Guide. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Beauty within everyone's reach, a shimmering exhibition.
Extraordinary exhibition with a plethora of unpublished works from all over the world. I was afraid of seeing paintings I already knew again. But it was a new discovery. Centered on the last 10 years of his life. After surviving a serious digestive illness, a delicate operation and painful aftereffects, Matisse now struggles when he picks up his brush. He has less strength to move around; he is forced to remain bedridden or seated. His bed on wheels accompanies him. To continue his art, he is going to completely reinvent himself. He wants to celebrate life like never before. He cuts out various shapes with XXL scissors according to his inspiration from papers called gouaches in colors he chooses. He directs his assistant to place a bird here, a sea creature or a plant there. Only held by pins, these shapes flutter in the wind. They can also be moved according to his mood. The work transforms. The colors are shimmering; they celebrate the light. The shapes are pure, simple, to keep only the essential. And in a single stroke, Matisse represents bodies and souls. The movements and the expressions. The exhibition also reveals his latest paintings in homage to Vence, where he took refuge during the war. The red is warm, contrasting with the green of the landscape White like black become colors. Calligraphies are staged and show that in one stroke, Aragon takes on a thousand turns according to his expression. Each piece is a new discovery and you come out filled with positive energy. Beauty within everyone's reach. For only 19 euros at full price in this sumptuous setting of the Grand Palais. The exhibition ends on Sunday, July 26; try to book the last tickets if you can, it is a moment outside of the present time. For him at the time, as for us today.
via Tripadvisor (translated)
A wonderful visit with Anne,...
A wonderful visit with Anne, a fantastic guide who taught us a lot and made this visit even more interesting.
via Viator (translated)
Good to know
- Duration
- 1.5 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Thu, Sat
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 1
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Why this scores 60
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Paris Visit Matisse 1941 - 1954 with 1 Speaker Guide: questions travelers ask
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How much does Paris Visit Matisse 1941 - 1954 with 1 Speaker Guide cost?
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Prices start at $18 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Paris usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Paris Visit Matisse 1941 - 1954 with 1 Speaker Guide take?
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Plan for about 1.5 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Paris is not rushed.
Is Paris Visit Matisse 1941 - 1954 with 1 Speaker Guide worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 60 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 2 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Paris, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Paris Visit Matisse 1941 - 1954 with 1 Speaker Guide?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Paris Visit Matisse 1941 - 1954 with 1 Speaker Guide suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 1.5-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Paris Visit Matisse 1941 - 1954 with 1 Speaker Guide?
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Around 1 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Paris can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Paris and add a light layer if any part of the 1.5-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Paris Visit Matisse 1941 - 1954 with 1 Speaker Guide start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Paris within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
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