Musée de l'Orangerie - Paris
Impressionist and Post-Impressionist Paintings
Musée de l’Orangerie is renowned for its collection of Impressionist and Post-Impressionist paintings. See masterpieces by Paul Cezanne, Auguste Renoir, Paul Gaugin, Henri Matisse, Amedeo Modigliani, Pablo Picasso and other art legends of this period.
Monet’s Water Lilies
If you’re a Monet fan, you won’t want to miss visiting this beautiful museum. It is famous for is eight large “Water Lilies” murals by Claude Monet. These works of art were painted in Monet’s garden at Giverny. Get an up-close view of these magnificent masterpieces. The curved murals are uniquely displayed in twin oval rooms.
Location
The museum is located in the west corner of the Tuileries Gardens, next to the Place de la Concorde. Open daily. Closed Tuesdays. Closed May 1, the morning of July 14 and Christmas Day.
Closest Metro
Concorde
More Info
Visit their website for more info on tickets, guided tours, collections and current exhibitions.
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Get Skip-the-Line Tickets to Musée de l’Orangerie and avoid waiting in long lines, especially during peak tourist season. Enjoy a Private Guided Tour and see famous works by Cezanne and Monet.
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