Skip the crowd and move slowly through Rodin's former home and gardens with a private guide. This two-hour tour focuses on the artist’s methods, relationships and the stories behind his most provocative sculptures.
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You step through the iron gate onto the Hôtel Biron gravel, the air carrying the hush of stone and clipped yew. Bronze and marble loom close; a guide with a discreet badge sketches Auguste Rodin's life across two hours, moving from the dim intimacy of the former studio to the sunlit garden where The Thinker keeps watch.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
2 hours
Fitness Level
Light mobility required; suitable for most fitness levels with some standing and walking on gravel.
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History
Auguste Rodin lived and worked at the Hôtel Biron; he left the building and his collection to the French state in 1916, and the museum opened soon after as a dedicated space for his art.
Conservation
The museum enforces no-touch rules and carefully monitors environmental conditions to protect plaster, bronze and marble; visitors are asked to stay on paths to reduce garden wear.
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Bring your museum ticket or buy one on arrival
Tour cost does not include admission; purchase at rodin.fr or at the entrance (standard adult ticket around €15).
Arrive early to meet at the main gate
Meet your guide 10–15 minutes before the start time at the Hôtel Biron entrance—your guide will display a badge.
Comfortable, stable footwear
Garden paths are gravel and some indoor floors can be uneven—flat-soled shoes improve comfort.
No-flash photography and no touching
Photography is usually permitted without flash; touching sculptures risks damage and is not allowed.
Comfortable walking shoes
Stable shoes for gravel gardens and museum floors make the visit more comfortable.
Light jacket or shawl
Indoor rooms can be cool and the garden is breezy, especially in colder months.
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Portable phone charger
Audio receivers are supplied, but a charged phone helps with tickets and contact with your guide.
Small notebook & pencil
Useful for quick sketches or jotting curator insights and references to explore later.