The Barnes and Henri Rousseau
The Barnes Foundation invites you to
The Musée de l'Orangerie has acquired two remarkable works Portrait of a Woman and Portrait of a Man by Henri Rousseau, known as "Le Douanier" (1844-1910), by the Société des Amis du Musée d'Orsay et de l'Orangerie (SAMO) thanks to the exceptional participation of Mathias Ary Jan. This acquisition is in line with the museum's current plans to present a major exhibition devoted to Henri Rousseau, in collaboration with the Barnes Foundation, in spring 2026. This new acquisition brings to 11 the number of works by Douanier Rousseau held by the Musée de l'Orangerie. Thanks to this acquisition, the Musée de l'Orangerie now holds the largest collection of works by this artist after that of the Barnes Foundation in Philadelphia, for which Paul Guillaume acted as broker and intermediary with Dr. Albert Barnes.
Highlights of the Trip Include:
- Private curator-guided tour
- Visits to historical monuments
- Private tour of Musée de l'Orangerie
Registration with Artful Jaunts:
The trip starts in the afternoon of with departures at your leisure.
Your Barnes contact for this trip is Katie Adams (kadams@barnesfoundation.org or 804-241-6022, cell). Your Artful Jaunts contact is Latasha Thomas (latasha@artfuljaunts.com or 781-658-2270, office) who will assist with any questions related to registration, hotel upgrades, and all logistical matters. We welcome your questions.
This trip is limited to XX guests and your booking is requested by October, 2025. A minimum of 14 guests is required to operate this trip. All programming may change and is subject to availability of hosts and venues.
Please note that most commercial flights would depart the Philadelphia area on
Day 1
Saturday, April 18, 2026
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ArrivalsIndividual arrivals throughout the day. |
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DinnerDinner to follow at one of the restaurants of the estate. |
The Musée de l'Orangerie is delighted to announce the acquisition of two remarkable works Portrait of a Woman and Portrait of a Man by Henri Rousseau, known as "Le Douanier" (1844-1910), by the Société des Amis du Musée d'Orsay et de l'Orangerie (SAMO) thanks to the exceptional participation of Mathias Ary Jan. This acquisition is in line with the museum's current plans to present a major exhibition devoted to Henri Rousseau, in collaboration with the Barnes Foundation, in spring 2026.
Day 5
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
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DeparturesCheck-out time is at 12 pm. Depart at your leisure. |
Price
- $ per person for double occupancy
- $per person for single occupancy
Inclusions
- Arrival and departure transfers from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
- Accommodations at the
- Breakfast each day at our hotel
- Entry to all museums, gardens and estates
- All meals and cocktail programs featuring dining inspired by local flavors and specialities
- Transportation throughout the trip in a luxury coach
- All fees and gratuities, including baggage porter services
Exclusions
- International flights from the US to Paris are not included in the trip price
- Travel and medical insurance (recommended)
Cancellations
- No refund will be provided for cancellations within sixty days of the trip's start date. If the museum has another patron to fill a spot, a substitution will be allowed. After the trip has commenced, no refunds are available, even if the client does not partake in all of the trip's activities or leaves the trip early. The final payment due will be automatically charged to the same credit card used for registration, 60 days prior to the trip
- We highly recommend trip insurance offered when booking
