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Musée de l'Orangerie

ArtClosed todayFrom €12.5Concorde (Metro 1, 8, 12)

Housed in a former Tuileries orangery built in 1852, this intimate museum was redesigned to Claude Monet's own specifications to display his monumental Nymphéas cycle in natural overhead light. Two oval rooms hold eight Water Lilies murals spanning roughly 91 metres. Downstairs, the Jean Walter and Paul Guillaume collection gathers 148 Impressionist and modern paintings, from Renoir and Cézanne to Picasso, Matisse, Modigliani, Derain and Soutine.

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Address

Jardin des Tuileries, Côté Seine, 75001 Paris, France

Nearest station: Concorde (Metro 1, 8, 12), Tuileries (Metro 1), Assemblée Nationale (Metro 12)

Admission

€12.5

Reduced 10 EUR; free for under-18s, EU residents aged 18-25, and for all on the first Sunday of each month (booking required)

Visitor Information

How much does Musée de l'Orangerie cost?
Standard adult admission to Musée de l'Orangerie is €12.5. Reduced 10 EUR; free for under-18s, EU residents aged 18-25, and for all on the first Sunday of each month (booking required). Prices for special exhibitions and timed-entry slots may differ.
What are the opening hours of Musée de l'Orangerie?
Musée de l'Orangerie is open Open daily 9am-6pm except Tuesdays; closed 1 May, the morning of 14 July, and 25 December (last admission 5:15pm).. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.
Where is Musée de l'Orangerie?
Musée de l'Orangerie is located at Jardin des Tuileries, Côté Seine, 75001 Paris, France, in the Tuileries, 1st arrondissement area of Paris. The nearest stations are Concorde (Metro 1, 8, 12), Tuileries (Metro 1), Assemblée Nationale (Metro 12).
What can I see at Musée de l'Orangerie?
Monet's eight panoramic Water Lilies fill two oval rooms, paired with the Walter-Guillaume trove of Cézanne, Renoir, Picasso and Matisse. Current highlights include Henri Rousseau, A Painter's Ambition, Contemporary Counterpoint: Alexandre Lenoir. Par la force des choses, Amedeo Modigliani. A Painter and His Dealer.
Do I need to book Musée de l'Orangerie in advance?
Booking ahead is recommended, especially for weekends, school holidays, and special exhibitions. Tickets are normally on the museum's website, and a pre-booked timed slot helps you avoid queues at the entrance.
When is the best time to visit Musée de l'Orangerie?
Weekday mornings shortly after opening are typically the quietest, especially mid-week. Late afternoons can also be calmer. Weekends, school holidays, and the lunch rush are the busiest periods.

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