Where you can encounter French modern paintings,
Orangerie Museum

At the Orangerie Museum, you can see ‘Water Lilies’, one of Monet’s famous works. Admire Monet's works in two oval-shaped rooms containing eight huge canvases made to special specifications. When you look at Monet's paintings, you can feel as if you are looking at a garden outdoors, bathed in natural light.

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

A masterpiece not to be missed, Monet's Water Lilies

On the ground floor of the Orangerie Museum, you can see ‘Water Lilies’, one of Monet’s most famous works. Feel the emotion of Monet's paintings spread out like a panorama on the circular wall.

There is an interesting anecdote related to Monet. It is said that when Monet donated his work to the Orangerie Museum, he placed two conditions on it.

1. Be open to everyone
2. Exhibit in an exhibition room with natural light and a white space without decoration.

The Orangerie Museum’s exhibition hall is a space that perfectly meets Monet’s requirements. Admire Monet's works in an exhibition hall that is just as he imagined.

Enjoy the exhibition with both hands.

You can store your luggage for free at the Orangerie Museum. Leave your bags or clothes at the cloakroom near the entrance and enjoy the exhibition with ease. There is an audio guide rental office next to the luggage storage, so you can go and rent an audio guide right after leaving your luggage.

A must-have item at the Orangerie Museum! audioguide

In addition to Monet's works, the Orangerie Museum displays works by a variety of artists, including Guillaume, Renoir, Cézanne, Laurencin Matisse, Derain, Utrillo Luther, Focus, and Soutine. If you want to learn more about the work, an audio guide is essential. Rent an audio guide on site and enjoy the works with detailed explanations.

If you want to 100% enjoy the Orangerie Museum, I recommend a tour.

If you want to learn more about the various works of the Orangerie Museum, I recommend taking a tour with an art history major and listening to stories about the works. The Orangerie Museum has many works painted during the transitional period from modern art to contemporary art, so you can have a more useful time with a guide with specialized knowledge.

❤️ Paris Orangerie Museum small group tour (walk through Monet’s water lily series)

Also stop by the cafe and souvenir shop.

There is a cafe and souvenir shop in the basement of the museum. If you're tired because there are too many works to see, take a moment to enjoy a cup of coffee.

I also recommend checking out the various souvenirs at the souvenir shop. They sell a lot of pretty souvenirs themed around the works owned by the Orangerie Museum. Although it is smaller than the Louvre or Orsay Museum, it is full of valuable items. In particular, souvenirs containing Monet's paintings can be found most often at the Orangerie Museum, so don't miss out and check them out!

Why you should buy admission tickets from WAUG

WAUG sells tickets to the Orangerie Museum at the lowest prices all year round. Book your tickets in advance and enjoy fast entry through the ticket holder-only line.