About
The Musée de l'Orangerie sits at the edge of the Jardin des Tuileries in Paris, in the 1st arrondissement, a short walk from the Seine and the Louvre. It is best known for Claude Monet's large-scale Water Lilies murals, which are displayed in two oval rooms designed specifically for them. Stepping into these rooms, with the paintings curving around you on every wall, is the reason most visitors come.
What to see
Beyond Monet, the museum holds works by Renoir, Cézanne and Picasso, so the visit is more than a single room of water and light. The collection rewards a slower pace, and many people find it works well as a calm half-day in the middle of a busy city.
Around the museum
- The Tuileries Garden surrounds the museum, with shaded paths, chairs to sit in and open views toward the Louvre and the Place de la Concorde.
- The Seine is a few minutes' walk away, a good place to continue the day along the river.
- The Louvre is close by, so the two can be combined on the same outing.
The museum is at Jardin des Tuileries, 75001 Paris. For opening times, prices and bookings, call +33 1 44 77 80 07 before you set out, as these can change.
