Orangerie Museum, Paris, France -- April 12 Our family of four with kids ages 9 and 10 visited after a morning at the Louvre, looking for a more relaxed museum experience. It ended up being one of the most enjoyable stops of the trip. Arrival and First Impressions The museum is smaller and much calmer than the Louvre, which made it an easy transition after a busy morning. The space is bright with beautiful natural light and a peaceful atmosphere. We arrived without reservations, and it took about 45 minutes to enter the museum. The Highlights Monet's water lilies are the centerpiece and absolutely worth the visit. The scale, color, and immersive layout of the rooms make it a unique experience. We also enjoyed seeing works by artists like Matisse and Renoir. The park outside was a great bonus and gave the kids space to run around afterward. The Challenges We waited about 45 minutes to get in without reservations, which could have been avoided with advance tickets. Final Thoughts This museum was my personal favorite and a place we would absolutely visit again. It is a great option for families or anyone looking for a more manageable and peaceful museum experience. It is definitely worth it, especially if you plan ahead read more

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I'm honestly surprised I did not go to this museum when visiting Paris in the past, as it has a beautiful installation of Claude Monet's Water Lillies. Book tickets directly from the museum website, otherwise you may pay more. Times entries are available. Get there early to avoid the crowds as the galleries are small. The two oval rooms of Monet paintings are the highlight here. Designed by the painter himself, they are meant to be observed in silence, but that is not what we experienced while there. Eat before you visit. The cafe food and drink was unfortunately some of the worst I've experienced in a museum.This museum is in the Tuileries Garden with a large wall around the area. Nice views of the Eiffel Tour and seating overlooking the river is available nearby. read more

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The only place to see Monet's Waterlilies paintings. Outstanding! The murals are displayed in the two circular rooms designed by Monet. There is also an exhibition of an art collection by the French Gallery owner & collector Berthe Weill that shows her interest and support of Pre-WWII artists in Paris. Wonderful collection! As one the few art museums open on Monday, the L'Orangerie is mobbed. Today it is snowing and even more people are seeking shelter! At least there is a café bookstore to get refreshments and if you can get a seat, a break from the art viewing. read more

While the Monet's are so worth seeing - it is totally a frustrating situation as the rooms are packed and people keep taking selfies in front of them. read more

l'Orangerie is a small but mighty museum, housing the Waterlilies. Your Paris Museum Pass will get you in, but don't forget to book a time slot. Tip: please be mindful of the environment and respect the rules--there were a ton of visitors who completely ignored the request for silence, which did detract from the experience. In addition to the famous Waterlilies paintings, there are exhibits downstairs, including temporary exhibits. There was an interesting Berthe Weill exhibition while we were there; it included pieces from several different artists. There is also a lovely gift shop and café here. read more

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If you're looking to stop into a museum that's easier to navigate - definitely stop by the L'Orangerie. Because it is rainy season in Paris, we wanted to spend our day indoors gazing at art and this one was not overcrowded or sold out. We didn't purchase tickets before going but we did have to wait in a line for a bit to be let in. It cost 11 euros for entry. This museum has huge Monet water lily paintings that are beautiful. Downstairs there are other exhibits and paintings from artist like Picasso, André Derain, Marie Laurencin, and other French artist. It's not overwhelming here but if you can make a reservation - make one. Also, you can purchase package tickets for L'Orangerie and D'Orsay which would've been great if it wasn't sold out the day we went. read more

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Give me some credit for not presuming the building was painted orange, but I did smirk when I saw Minute Maid Orange on the outdoor snack bar menu. Clearly I'm not sophisticated enough to know that an orangery is a fancy greenhouse that houses citrus trees during long cold snaps. Indeed that's what this building looks like only the orange trees have been replaced by Claude Monet's masterworks. Advance reservations are not necessary but helpful. Now If you're planning a visit to Claude Monet's Gardens in Giverny, a stop here afterward would make an appropriate finale because the museum showcases eight of his Water Lilies murals in a specially designed double-oval room. The ceiling skylights let in natural light enhancing each mural measuring two meters high and 91 meters wide (Photo 8). While the museum's initial focus was on Monet when it opened in 1927, it has long since broadened into an art gallery of significant works of the Impressionism and Modern eras. All the usual suspects are here: Modigliani (Photo 6), Matisse (Photo 3), Picasso (Photo 17), a lot of Derain (Photo 7). The museum sits on the western edge of the Tuileries Gardens. Admission is 12,50€. RELATED - Exploring Paris? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://yelp.to/TDhdgjoONI read more

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Compared to the D'orsay or Louvre the L.Orangerie pales in comparison to. Really the only reason are the two rooms displaying Monets massive Waterlillies And maybe a few others including Marie Laurencin ( my dear mother left me one of her small water colors) But if you are on a tight schedule ( there is much to see and do). I would pass for the other two. read more

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Easily one of the best small museums to visit. It's just as crowded as the others, but much smaller so not as overwhelming. They famously house Monet's Waterlillies in multiple rooms. It is truly breathtaking. It would be more enjoyable if people weren't right in front of it taking multiple videos as if they were making tiktoks. Multiple members of the staff had to shush them as they got too noisy. There are a ton of other great pieces here. I saw so many notable pieces. I think I walked each area a couple of times. It's a pretty small space. I highly recommend making a day of it and hanging at this area alone. The museum is at the corner of the Tuileries Garden. On the opposite side is the Louvre. You can dedicate a whole day just in this corner alone. On a good day you can chill by the fountain and watch the ducks swim by. It doesn't hurt that the metro stop is just steps away. read more

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While not a huge museum size-wise, the Orangerie is packed with beautiful Impressionist gems that are well worth seeing. They also do special exhibitions throughout the year as well. The huge Monet waterlily murals are the most famous thing here and get a lot of influencer types taking selfies with them, but spread out further in the space, and you will be rewarded with a lovely assortment of paintings that also is not too overwhelmingly large to enjoy. Tip: near the Musee d'Orsay if you would like to coordinate a visit to both. read more

Like the massive Musée d'Orsay across the Seine, the Musée de l'Orangerie displays Impressionist and Post-Impressionist art, but the latter museum is, with one exception, a much calmer place in which to experience art than the Musée d'Orsay, which still maintains the bumptious atmosphere of its former life as a train depot. That exception is the two elliptical rooms dedicated to eight large panels of Claude Monet's Water Lilies: All of the selfie-talking silliness that dominates at the Louvre dominates here. Thankfully, the remainder of the Orangerie is a serious art museum for serious art lovers. read more

One of my favorite museums in Paris with the d'Orsay. It has the most magnificent collection of Monet including the giant water lilies paintings. They had a special exhibit of the blurred art: Stunning. The only issue in this museum was the large number of social media teens and tik tokers that were just interested in selfies and videos. They sure took away from the splendor of the art. At times, they were so ridiculous and noisy that the guard had to yell. Otherwise , an absolute must do while in Paris. The good news was that the museum can be appreciated in two hours. read more

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The Monet Lily room murals are the best. Truly the museum is a 3.5. The lower floors have some Matisse, Picasso, and obscure artists. If you're limited on time, stick to the mural rooms. There is no talking aloud, but tour guides seem to have carte blanche on speaking loudly as do the docents whom are constantly yelling "no talking" in French. Put your headphones on and play some classical music on and drown out all of the talking. There is no coat and the lines outside are long. The docents will not speak English and bring that the French stereotype of being rude. We experienced no where else in Paris in the many, many years of coming to France. read more

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The museum was smaller then expected only 2 floors and without a reservation we waited an hour in line. At first I thought not worth it, but then when I saw Monets water lilies I was in love. If I were you reserve ahead and get the free day on Sunday. read more

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Wow! Seeing Monet's Water Lilies in person was amazing... a must on your Paris visit. We didn't have tickets ahead of time and just waited in a short line. Worth it! Museum isn't huge so it's more manageable than the Louvre. read more

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A phenomenal museum! It took us about 1.5 hours in total once inside. We didn't have a reservation but easily bypassed the line with a Paris museum pass. The water lilies were impeccable and breathtaking in such a peaceful environment. One of my favorite stops this trip! read more

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We had timed tickets and basically just walked into the museum while there was quite a long line for those who didn't have a ticket. Unsure how quickly that line moved. The highlight was definitely Monet's Water Lilies. The rooms with the curvature of the walls and the paintings are beautiful. It allows you to get immersed into the art. You can see how much thought was put into how they were to be displayed. Downstairs, there are more exhibits to explore. These are not to be missed! read more

Where else will you ever experience being completely immersed in Monet's water lily landscapes on all sides? Nowhere. L'Orangerie is stunning for the Monet experience alone, but don't miss the Expressionist exhibit housed in the galleries below. Mondrian, Picasso, & other iconic artists' works are also hiding here read more

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If you are a Claude Monet fan, don't miss Musée de l'Orangerie. His famous Water Lilies are prominently displayed. Be sure to read the history of the Water Lilies before entering the exhibit. The paintings are so awe inspiring. read more

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For me, the highlight of visiting Musée de l'Orangerie is that I was able to view Monet's famous Water Lilies. Beautiful masterpieces that have always amazed and brought a lot of joy to my heart. read more

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I loved the Orangerie. I recommend buying a timed ticket ahead of time to skip the line. The museum itself is fairly small. The money waterlilies are absolutely the most beautiful things I've ever seen. Perfect place for photos. It was pretty busy in the first room. Not many make their way to the second one which is more peaceful. The downstairs of the museum is cool, but felt like "more of the same" so we left not long after. There are super cute things in the gift shop but they're expensive so we passed! read more

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The Water Lillies is what you're here for and the 4 big ones here do not disappoint. They are staged in large viewing rooms that should allow you to see everything. This is a popular sight so we came at opening with our Paris Pass in hand as well as a reservation to avoid hassle. I would recommend taking the time to get a reservation on their website if you can, the non-reservation line is long and it could take some time to get in unless you arrive early. read more

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If you're into Money, pay 12.50 Euros to see work of his created specially for this space. It's two rooms of his work with a bottom level or exhibited creating other artists' pieces. There's an audio guide, free Wi-Fi, restrooms, and a family room where my seven-year-old daughter spent an hour making art. read more

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Stunning to see Monet's Water Lillies in full panorama. Entry with Paris Museum Pass still requires a timed entry reservation due to demand. read more

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My favorite art museum in Paris. There are so many great paintings here, including a lot of the Water Lillie's collection by Monet, which are absolutely amazing; they encompass the main floor. The downstairs area has other amazing paintings as well. I would purchase your ticket/time in advance to bypass really long lines. Coming here every time I visit Paris is a no-brainer to me, and it should be a no-brainer to any art-enthusiast! read more

Amazing, modern museum. This Parisian museum is included on the Museum Pass and is probably best enjoyed with a pre-booked timed entry. It is not an overwhelmingly large museum so it could be covered in a couple of hours. The main attraction here are two, large oval shaped rooms with 360-degree Monet paintings. The cafe and gift shop are fantastic too. Like the Louvre and Musée d' Orsay, this is a must do! read more

This museum is the home of Monet's water lilies. If you want to see the spectacular drawings with Monet water lilies with long and wide painting, this is the place. They have two chamber display the lilies. It is one of the kind. At different locations, you spot the drawings have different pattern or presentation. Some have the wood duck in it. The painting is difficult to take a picture due the width of the drawings. Other than the famous Monet painting, they also carry Paul Guillaume, Picasso, Henri Matisse painting. The visit can be finished in 1.5 hours. The bouncer is very straight on taking the pictures on the water lilies. We did snap a few before they can stop us. read more

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my favorite museum in paris! it's small (two rooms of the panorama monet lilies and a downstairs exhibition and gift shop) but i could stare at the water lilies for hours when i went there was a matisse exhibition which was really nice as well! a lot of impressionist paintings (monet, cezanne, etc) recommend making a timed reservation to skip the line (no wait for us). the panorama rooms are always a bit crowded but people come and go. they're supposed to be silent for meditative effects but there were a lot of talking tourists read more

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If you have the Paris Museum Pass or otherwise qualify for a free ticket, it's worth seeing once but if you have any interest in Monet or Impressionists, it's much more worthwhile to visit Giverny or the Musee d'Orsay. Perhaps we simply had bad luck in the current exhibitions on the lower levels. read more

This museum only has 4 paintings by Claude Monet. The most famous painting of his is the Nympheas/Water Lilly Pads. It costs 6 euros to visit this museum. You are not allow to bring big backpacks inside. You could end up spending over an hour or 15 mins like me. The downstairs gallery was closed for renovations when B and I came. The museum is clean and spacious. There are only 2 exhibit halls. Each exhibit hall had a long big bench in the middle for sitting. read more

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I went there to see the oil paintings by French Impressionist Claude Monet which demonstrate his extraordinary skill at plein-air painting, his feeling for colour and appreciation of light. It is wonderful to see his paintings and our tour guide was very helpful explaining everything to us. read more

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Excellent museum stop. The Monet water lily room is a must! Absolutely stunning. There's lots more Monets and Renoirs. It's a smaller museum but we'll worth a stop. read more

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11/11/23 Had a wonderful visit. While not the largest museums, we definitely enjoyed the exhibits which include Monet, Utrillo, Modigliani, Renoir and other items of collector Paul Guillaume. We did not have tickets and had to wait. However it was a cool dry day and the wait wasn't more than about 15 min on a Saturday morning around 10:30am. People in front of us may have been there quite awhile longer as a few of them left and it was just minutes later that several of us in line were allowed in to by tickets, which were only 11 Euro each. Many museums including this one do require security screening but this only took a couple of minutes. read more

Tucked away on the Place de Concorde side of the Tuileries, Musée de l'Orangerie is a small museum that's worth a visit! The main draw are the impressive displays of Monet's water lilies. There are two oval rooms that surround visitors with the beautiful Monet paintings. Sit in the middle of each room and take it all in. I could've stayed here for hours just gazing at the different parts of the painting. But I was with my husband and his attention span is short. Moving downstairs we saw up close and personal works of other famous painters, Renoir, Cezanne, and Matisse, to name a few. The great thing about this museum is the fact that the crowds here are small and move quickly. If you come here first thing in the morning, you practically have the museum to yourself for at least 15 minutes. It's awesome! Personally I prefer this museum or Musée d'Orsay to the Louvre. It's more intimate and much less crowded. read more

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Fabulous and unique venue for honoring Monets's extraordinary works. The rooms were perfectly designed for the Waterlili collection and packed with admirers even at closing time! The lower level galleries were filled with 20th century works by many well known artists but uncommonly viewed works. A must see musse! read more

Incredible! Great art without a huge crowd. Renoir, Cézanne, Picasso, Matisse and many more have art here. Monet's "Water Lilies" makes it worth the trip on its own, though. If you have a large bag, you'll have to check it. It's an easy process. There's a small gift shop and cafeteria as well. We spent about 2 hours and saw everything We didn't feel rushed. Definitely worth the trip! read more

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I enjoyed this more than Louvre - but I have a special place for water lilies. Unlike Louvre you still get to be very close to the artwork also, but you'll get a lot of warnings from staff if you get too close. Tip - 18 and under get in for free - they won't tell you though. Double check their website and bring ID. read more

Cool little museum, and very easy to scratch off your list. I'm not a huge museum guy so if you are, stop reading. I'm sure I will offend you with my ignorance on the importance of this place! The place is very cheap for less than 10 euro. Lines are typically shorter and the exhibit is quick. It is two major rooms with a basement level for more. All impressionist Monet water lilies, if I remember my art history correctly. Very calming and chill work. I wish I had the ability to sit and stare a little longer but all the seats were taken. Bummer but expected. As it's shorter than most the museums in the area, you want to stop and enjoy it more. Pretty cool, clean, and easy. Make it a stop. read more

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As if one can have too much Monet in their lives!! Musée de l'Orangerie is a wonderful homage to the Master himself & where else are you going to be able to see a specially built, specially dedicated museum to the nympheas (water lilies) The museum is most famous as the permanent home of eight large Water Lilies murals by Claude Monet, and also contains works by Paul Cézanne, Henri Matisse, Amedeo Modigliani, Pablo Picasso, Pierre-Auguste Renoir, Henri Rousseau, Alfred Sisley, Chaim Soutine, Maurice Utrillo, and others. There is even a virtual-reality feature where they've taken Monet's atelier, made it 3D and inserted this cool story where Monet's letters are read. There are limited viewings of this so best to grab your reserved timeslot then see the museum.....and if you need more time to see the museum, you're good to go Mr & I spent about 4 hours here & it was time very well spent! read more

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Show me the Monet ! !! ! At the Musée de l'Orangerie, it's all about the Monet, Monet, Monet ... and other masters like Renoir, Cézanne, Picasso, Laurencin, Matisse, Derain, Utrillo, and Modigliani. Located in the Jardin des Tuileries, the museum is home to 8 breathtaking monumental panels of Claude Monet's masterpiece series Les Nymphéas (Water Lilies) painted in the artist's garden (jardin d'eau) in Giverny. They were donated to France in 1922 when the artist stipulated that the art be displayed exactly as they are today: in two oval rooms that surround visitors with "an illusion of an endless whole of water without horizon and without shore." Each panel in the Orangerie series by Monet is an impressive 2 meters tall. All together, the works would extend 91 meters. Four represent sunrise in one gallery while the other gallery evokes dusk. * Water Lilies: Morning with Willows * Water Lilies: Trees Reflections * Water Lilies: The Clouds * Water Lilies: Clear Morning with Willows * Water Lilies: The Two Willows * Water Lilies: Setting Sun * Water Lilies: Green Reflections * Water Lilies: Morning The Musée de l'Orangerie also houses 144 works from the Jean Walter-Paul Guillaume collection of impressionist and post-impressionist art. I loved several of the Renoir, Laurencin, and Matisse pieces almost as much as the unforgettable Water Lillies. I say "almost" because my visit to Musée de l'Orangerie left me with my mind on Monet and Monet on my mind. Visitor Tips: * Adults: €9; Under 18: free * First Sundays: Everyone is free * Open 9:00 am - 5:45 pm * Closed Tuesdays & some holidays * Audio guide : €5 in 10 languages * 90-min guided tours: €6 Mon/Thu @ 2:15 pm * Free cloakroom was a convenient service * The Café has sandwiches, salads, & pastries * Musée d'Orsay is a sister museum; Buy combo tix read more

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