

The works here provide an example. The museum guide will choose works to illustrate the theme. Only the tours with English-speaking guides are featured here. For other tours see French version of website.
By viewing a selection of masterpieces, from paintings to decorative arts, you will gain an overview of the museum's collection.
The principal art movements since the emergence of Realism, circa 1848, are covered through a selection of carefully chosen works of art.
Many 19th century paintings and sculptures caused a stir at the time. These provocative works were not the limited to the avant-garde. The Salon also attracted scandal when public attention was sought.
With its master of an open, light style of painting, the Impressionists revitalised not only rural and urban landscape painting, but also the portrait and still life.
After 1880, from Van Gogh to Matisse, a new generation of artists added to the experiments and painting styles, upholding the tradition of Monet and Renoir.
The following tours are available during the exhibition, excluding the first and last week.