Musée de l'Orangerie Ticket in Paris (No Reservation Required)

A must-see attraction in Paris,
the Musée de l'Orangerie

At the Musée de l'Orangerie, you can see 'Water Lilies', one of Monet's most famous works. Admire Monet's work in two oval rooms with eight huge canvases created according to special specifications. Looking at Monet's paintings, you can feel as if you are admiring a garden outdoors, soaked in natural light.

The Musée de l'Orangerie also exhibits works by Cézanne, Matisse, Picasso, Renoir, Rousseau, and others. Immerse yourself in 20th-century art at the Musée de l'Orangerie.

A Masterpiece You Can't Miss: Monet's Water Lilies

On the ground floor of the Musée de l'Orangerie, you can see 'Water Lilies', one of Monet's most famous works. Feel the emotion emanating from Monet's paintings, which are spread out like a panorama on the circular walls.

There is an interesting anecdote related to Monet. When Monet donated his works to the Musée de l'Orangerie, he set two conditions:

1. It must be open to everyone
2. It must be displayed in a white space without decoration, in an exhibition room with natural light

The exhibition hall of the Musée de l'Orangerie is a space that perfectly meets Monet's conditions. Admire his works in an exhibition hall that embodies Monet's vision.

View the Exhibition Hands-Free

You can store your luggage for free at the Musée de l'Orangerie. Leave your bags or clothes at the cloakroom near the entrance and enjoy the exhibition hands-free. Next to the cloakroom is an audio guide rental shop, so you can rent an audio guide immediately after dropping off your luggage.

The Musée de l'Orangerie's Must-Have Item! Audio Guide

In addition to Monet's works, the Musée de l'Orangerie exhibits works by a wide variety of artists, including Guillaume, Renoir, Cézanne, Laurencin Matisse, Derain, Utrillo Louser, Focus, and Soutine. If you want to know more about the works, an audio guide is essential. Rent an audio guide on-site and enjoy the works with detailed explanations.

Enjoy the Musée de l'Orangerie 100% with a Tour

If you want to learn more about the various works in the Musée de l'Orangerie, we recommend taking a tour with an art history major and listening to stories about the works. The Musée de l'Orangerie has many works painted during the transition from modern to contemporary art, so you can have a more rewarding time with a guide who has expert knowledge.

❤️Paris Musée de l'Orangerie Small Group Tour (Monet's Water Lilies Series Walk)

Even an Internal Cafe and Souvenir Shop!

There is a cafe and souvenir shop in the basement of the museum. If you are tired from seeing too many works, take a break and enjoy a cup of coffee.

We also recommend browsing the various souvenirs in the souvenir shop. They sell many beautiful souvenirs made with the theme of the works owned by the Musée de l'Orangerie. Although smaller in scale than the Louvre Museum and the Musée d'Orsay, it is full of great items. In particular, souvenirs with Monet's paintings can be found most often at the Musée de l'Orangerie, so don't miss out!