Why visit / Interesting facts:
- Monet's Water Lillies series is on display
- Small collection but offering a great experience
Time required: 45 minutes
Phone: + 33 1 44 77 80 07
Web site: http://www.musee-oranger...
Opening hours:
| Time period | Opening hours |
|---|---|
| Daily: | 10am - 6pm |
| Tuesday: | Closed |
| May 1 and Dec 25: | Closed |
Admission:
| Ticket type | Charge |
|---|---|
| General: | 7.5 € |
| Reduced: | 5 € |
| First Sunday of each month : | Free |
Public transport:
- Metro Line 1: Tuileries station
Address: Jardin des Tuileries, 75001 Paris
Photos: (see more photos)
Photo: fmpgoh
Things you need to know:
- The Musée de l'Orangerie is an art gallery of impressionist and post-impressionist paintings
- Monet's water-lily series is showcased in the museum
- The other highlight of the museum is the The Walter-Guillaume collection (named after two art collectors)
- The collection includes paintings form Cézanne, Renoir, Picasso, Rousseau, Matisse, Derain, Modigliani, Soutine, Utrillo and Laurencin
What to do there:
- Start your visit on the ground floor where you can enjoy the collection of impressionist paintings by various artists
- Continue the tour at the top floor that presents Monet's 'Water Lilies' series in two oval rooms
Tips & Insights:
- English guided tour is available for individual visitors every Monday and Thursday at 2:30 pm (approximate duration: 1h30)
- You can save money by purchasing the Musée d'Orsay-Musée de l'Orangerie combined ticket for 13 € (this ticket is valid during 4 days)
- Audioguide is available for a fee of 5 €
