34 - Private Rodin Museum Tour

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• Discover Rodin’s vast collection of ancient artifacts and Impressionist paintings

• Learn about Auguste Rodin’s most influential sculptures from your private guide

• Savor the elegance of Rodin’s, other famous artists’ former studio - the Hôtel Biron

• Explore a special museum wing dedicated to the trailblazing sculptor Camille Claudel

• Walk through the heavenly and alluring sculpture garden perfect for picture taking

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LivTours’ Private Rodin Museum Tour gives you the opportunity to explore the collection of what many refer to as the “French Michelangelo” with an expert private guide at your side. Auguste Rodin is certainly one of France’s most influential sculptors. The Museum, located inside the opulent Hôtel Biron, was occupied by other famous artistic Parisians like Cocteau, Matisse, Isadora Duncan and Westhoff. Originally Rodin had rented just four south-facing rooms on the ground floor overlooking the unruly gardens, which influenced a number of his paintings, until 1911 when he took over the entire building.

Poor vision meant that a young Rodin could not follow lessons at school on the blackboard, so he took to drawing. This practice paid off as his improvement was notable and when he was 13 he started attending drawing lessons. Sadly, his application to the Fine Arts School of Paris was rejected three times and, thinking he was not to be an artist, he pursued a career in decorative arts which entailed preparing public statues for the quickly modernizing Paris. This set back from his artistic career lasted nearly twenty years, making Rodin a man in his 40s before his sculptures were getting international recognition.

In the company of your private guide you will have the opportunity to explore the extensive and charming sculpture gardens, as well as admire the countless precious artworks and artifacts from Rodin’s legendary career. With an expert LivTours guide by your side, you will learn the stories behind Rodin’s masterworks and his revolutionary technique.

Come explore the museum of who many would say is the pioneer of modern sculpture!