About
The Musée Marmottan Monet sits in the 16th arrondissement of Paris, at 2 Rue Louis Boilly, in a 19th-century mansion set among the quiet streets of the western part of the city. It is known as the Marmottan Monet Museum in English, and it is devoted above all to the work of Claude Monet.
What you will see
The museum holds a large collection of Monet's paintings, among them works from the Water Lilies series, which many visitors come to see in particular. Because the collection is centred on a single painter, a visit gives a focused look at how his style developed over a long career, from the early years through to the late canvases.
The visit itself
The building is part of the experience. Its scale is that of a private residence rather than a large public gallery, so rooms feel intimate and it is easy to spend time in front of individual paintings. Visitors who prefer a calmer pace than the big central Paris museums may find it a good choice.
- Address: 2 Rue Louis Boilly, 75016 Paris, France
- Phone: +33 1 44 96 50 33
- Best suited to: visitors with an interest in Impressionism or in Monet specifically
Around the museum
The museum is in a residential part of Paris, so combining it with a walk through the 16th arrondissement makes a relaxed half-day. Check the museum's contact details before you travel to confirm current arrangements for your visit.
