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  • 4/5 Michelle M. 1 year ago on Google
    The rooms are nearly as beautiful as the paintings, with beautiful light and curves. They ask that you be silent as you visit, which a lot of people ignore. There's a great video on the "Great Art Explained" YouTube channel that's covers the history of Monet's waterlilies that I'd recommend watching before visiting. It adds a lot to the understanding and enjoyment.
    15 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Marywiththegreenhair 2 years ago on Google
    Absolutely one of the best places to stop while in town! They have all of the water lilies by Monet and it was not crowded at all! It is right down the street from the Louvre and you have to stop in. The water lilies have been there for over 100 years and the rooms they are displayed in were designed to specifically hold them. There are 2 egg shaped rooms with 4 massive paintings in each, very very beautiful!
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  • 5/5 -Indra D. 10 months ago on Google
    This museum feels like a dream, the eight large paintings of the waterlilies from Monet are magical. It is hard to make photos of the artworks because they areenormous and lots of people walk in the way. The shape of the rooms are very cool, it's nice that you can sit in the middle of the room to see the beautiful art. Those two rooms were definitely my favourite but the rest of the museum is also worth the visit. There was also a exhibition about Matisse, and some more great art from Picasso, Renoir, Cezanne and more. This museum is also pretty cheap it costs €0-12.50. If your in Paris you can't miss this place.
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  • 5/5 Juliette R. 4 months ago on Google • 346 reviews
    A must-see museum when visiting Paris: the permanent exhibition of Monet on the first floor and temporary exhibitions (Modigliani, Renoir, Matisse etc) in the basement. There is a shop in the museum as well as a café which is quite small. Reservation on the website is highly recommended otherwise you will wait a long time to enter the museum. Full price is generally 12 euros and free for 18-25 year olds who are members of the EU.

  • 5/5 Sam 2 months ago on Google • 292 reviews New
    Great way to spend a Sunday, especially since it’s free entry on the first Sunday of each month…..although you still need to book. As you can imagine, there were many visitors. Arrived early, joined the queue and entered through airport style security. Cafe was busy, hard to find a table AND ridiculous prices. Coffee was good. Design of the gallery was impressive as was the artwork itself. Audio guide worked well, helped a lot. Highly recommend
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  • 5/5 Alb R. 2 years ago on Google
    Just the best museum in the whole of Paris. It is of the right dimensions to be visited and the quality of the work exhibited is simply astonishing! It makes you love the impressionism and it is a perfect place to relax and pause from the frenetic Parisian life. Book before going, it can be very crowded and not all the time slots are always available.
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  • 5/5 Chitrita G. 1 month ago on Google • 233 reviews New
    Home tothe magnificent giant size waterlilies of Monet. The other collection includes works by impressionist and post impressionist painter like Dagas, Mattise, Renouier, Modigliani to name a few. Also a exhibition of artist of our time takes place monthly. Absolutely recommend.
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  • 5/5 Will T. 3 years ago on Google
    Nobody will ever see this but oh well. It was our first day in Paris coming from southern France and we just made it through security at the l'Orangerie when my 6-year-old daughter cries out. Her hand is caught in the conveyor belt in the x-ray machine. I alert the officer in broken French and suddenly an entire host of museum staff rush to my daughter and whisk her off to the office. The very friendly concierge(?) recommends that we send my daughter to the hospital for what appears to be nothing more than what amounts to a serious, serious rugburn. Like, several layers of missing skin-worth. But they want to be sure she doesn't have any broken bones or worse. I, an American, fear the cost and am regretting not buying travel insurance. The staff member, sensing my trepidation, leans over to me and whispers, "Sir, this is not the United States. In France, we have an obligation to help our visitors. Especially children." She convinces me and we get a free ride in a French ambulance to a children's hospital, where a good-humored doctor listens patiently to my daughter's side of the story (she blamed her younger brother for doing it first, naturally). Some gauze and the French equivalent of Neosporin and a prescription later, we go on our merry way. A year later, we receive a package(!) from the Musee de l'Orangerie with free passes to return and a lovely coloring book and program. We'll be back someday - hopefully sans incident.
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  • 5/5 Bernice P. 9 months ago on Google
    A lot less busy and a lot more personal than the Louvre. It has a much smaller selection of art which means you can actually focus on what you’re seeing. The Water Lilies by Monet are truly spectacular and worth seeing in real life. If you can look past tonnes of people taking selfies with the famous paintings then you’ll be very happy in the gallery.
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  • 5/5 Rachel N. 2 months ago on Google • 220 reviews New
    A small, moderate museum but crowded with visitors. They came for Monet's gallery, I think. Ticket prices purchased at the counter are cheaper than on the website, so I encourage you to buy tickets at the counter.

  • 5/5 E. H. 1 year ago on Google
    Small, digestible art museum. As an art student I studied these paintings and to get to see them in person was always on my bucket list. They are so intense and gorgeous in real life. The scale and detail is really hard to imagine from a photo in a book. It was actually really emotional for me to be in Paris and see them without ropes and restrictions but to just walk among them in the galleries. I loved it.
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  • 5/5 Ruchika 2 months ago on Google • 181 reviews New
    Takes your breath away! The figure 8 rooms, built in conjunction with Monet's vision for his artwork represent infinity and it is truly how you feel when you are in there. That beauty knows no bounds! Each piece is transportive and the space and natural light is beautiful. It doesn't hold a candle to what was built on the Naoshima Island's Chichu Museum in Japan to showcase the Monet, but it comes close. Book the 9 am ticket so you can have them all to yourself!

  • 5/5 Y G. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) I go sightseeing in Paris every July. I went to August this year. There was an infection problem and I had to make a reservation, so when I tried to make an internet reservation, I couldn't connect to the English site, so I had no choice but to stare at the French site and made a reservation. I bought a one-week museum pass, so when I couldn't use the English site, I asked the tourist information center next to the Paris City Hall for advice, but the tourist information center also had different site configurations for each museum, so updates were quick. They answered that it was difficult for French people to make reservations on the French site because they could not handle it. I arrived at the museum at 10 am, and about 10 people were watching the same painting, but it was my first time to see the whole painting and it was very good. Moreover, since there were only one or two people in the hall, I could watch it quietly until I was satisfied without talking. (Original) 毎年7月にパリに観光に行きます。今年は8月に行きました。感染問題があり、予約制だったのでインターネット予約をしようと思ったら英語のサイトがつながらず、仕方なく延々フランス語サイトを見つめ苦労の末予約しました。1週間の美術館パスを買っていたので英語のサイトが使えない時点でパリ市役所横の観光案内所にアドバイスをお願いしましたが、観光案内所の人も各美術館のサイト構成がバラバラで更新が早くて自分たちも対応しきれないしフランス語サイトでフランス人が予約するのも難しいと返答されました。朝10時に美術館に着きましたが、入場者は10人ほど、なんども同じ絵を見ていますが絵全体を見たのは初めてでとてもよかったです。しかもホールに一人か二人しかいないので誰も話さず静かに納得がいくまで鑑賞できました。
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  • 5/5 1girl 1. 2 years ago on Google
    This was on my list of top museums to visit and it did not disappoint. There is a display downstairs of an assortment of artists from Henri Matisse, Pierre-Auguste Renoir, and Pablo Picasso. The main attraction is upstairs which is the 8 Nymphes (Water Lilies) compositions by Monet. These compositions are all the same height (6.ft/1.97m) but differ in length so that they could be hung across the curved walls of two egg-shaped rooms. Truly stunning the Monet rooms. This is defiantly a museum you should see while in Paris.
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  • 5/5 Theresa St. J. 1 month ago on Google • 70 reviews New
    The water lilies from Monet were my favorite, but there are many wonderful items to see inside this museum. We spent a few hours here, enjoying everything on display.
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  • 3/5 Cherrie 4 months ago on Google • 25 reviews
    My favorite Monet, during the visit, two elegant French ladies asked me if I could speak English. I said yes. They asked, 'Where did you buy the dress? It looks gorgeous and very shining ‘😆🥳😝 however in the entrance, Some stuffs so rude
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  • 5/5 Safa 4 months ago on Google • 65 reviews
    A must visit museum! The iconic Monet room was tear jerking and the rest of the musée is just as spectacular. Would definitely recommend booking tickets in advance. I visited on a Monday morning, arrived are around 10-10:30 ish and only got in after 11. It was quite cold as well so a bit unpleasant but not too bad. You get a sneaky view of the Eiffel Tower from outside musée too!
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  • 5/5 Joel D. 3 months ago on Google • 15 reviews New
    In addition to the amazing water lily murals by Monet, which are mesmerizing and a must-see experience, the permanent collection in the lower level is exceptional. Here you will find works by many of the great French impressionists and post-Impressionists Not seen anywhere else in France. Additionally, the museum has special exhibits that are generally unavailable any place else.
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  • 5/5 Soonyata M. 3 years ago on Google
    What a great museum. I feel like everyone working there is very cultivated, so polite, and friendly to visitors. I especially love the souvenir shop, so many good books.
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  • 5/5 Frank M. 4 years ago on Google
    I could stay in the room with the water lilies for hours. It is so calm, and you feel immersed in nature. Do not forget to go to the bottom floor, however. There are a lot of Renoir paintings there, and always a special exhibition which is always a quality one. When you buy your ticket, buy one that covers both this museum and the Musée d'Orsay, which is within walking distance. Between the first and bottom floor there is a small but well stocked bookstore with good and affordable art books.
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  • 5/5 Anna V G. 2 years ago on Google
    My favorite museum in Paris. I love pretty much everything in it, but especially the Modigliani paintings it has. Sadly, when I came they were not on display which broke my heart. This museum is an underrated must see in Paris.
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  • 5/5 Jane W. 2 years ago on Google
    Absolutely worth a visit, particularly if you have the Paris museum pass! L'Orangerie is the immersive art experience before immersive experiences became popular. Timed reservations are an absolute must and on the day we went, they were not letting people in before their time slots.
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  • 5/5 Ethan H. 1 year ago on Google
    This museum is incredibly special. Not only for the art that it holds inside but for the building itself and the history it brings with it. I would recommend going early and during the week as it can get very busy. It is a very special place in Paris.
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  • 4/5 Elaine C. 9 months ago on Google
    The main draw is the life sized paintings of the water lilies by Monet but the museum, st the edge of the Tuileries, boasts a number of other well known pieces by Picasso and Renoir. There is s small cafe and shop on the middle floor.
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  • 5/5 Raymond H. 10 months ago on Google
    This is the one. For most visitors, who are not too fond of art museums . . . this is the one. It is a small and friendly space that has a great collection of Impressionist art. It a short visit, you will see masterpieces of French art. There are two room dedicated to the Water Lilies, a floor for a great personal collection, and there is an additional gallery for changing exhibits. Walk across the street to get a spectacular view of the Eiffel Tower from Pont Alexandre III (bridge).
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  • 5/5 Bich P. 5 months ago on Google • 14 reviews
    My favorite museum in Paris. Yes, it’s smaller but then you have just the right amount of painting to appreciate without feeling rushed. Each painting have decent space around instead of one stacked on top of another competing for attention like in big museums. If you are really into the Water Lillies by Monet, i think best to arrive near closing time just for it. During the day, it’s hard to admire the beauty of the paintings with people standing around, posing and blocking your view.
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  • 5/5 Vishal V. 4 months ago on Google
    Monet’s waterfall Lillie’s exhibit is none like any place else in the world. A meditative oasis in heart of Paris as Monet intended. However with bustling tourists traffic and selfie mongers it’s hard to find a quiet moment.
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  • 5/5 A.G. M. 5 months ago on Google • 53 reviews
    Splendid collection of Impressionist and Post Impressionist masterpieces. All the greatest artist of the period are well represented. Modigliani, Cezanne, Matisse, Monet, Picasso, Seurat, Murillo, Soutine......The Water Lilies by Monet are 2 gigantic sets of 4 pictures each in enormous oval rooms. Unique!
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  • 5/5 Andrew C. 2 months ago on Google • 92 reviews New
    Monet's Nymphéas are an unmissable highlight of Modern art and culture, but there is also a good collection of other impressionist and post impressionist works and interesting temporary exhibitions

  • 5/5 Lisa 4 months ago on Google • 59 reviews
    We absolutely loved this place ♥️ ⭐ The highlights are definitely Monet's Water Lilly Installations, and I recommend taking a loy of time to actually walk around the room to really immerse yourself. But don't underestimate the lower level! Renoir, Picasso, Manet, Cézanne can all be found! AMAZING selection!! 〰️ We booked tickets in advance and had to wait only ~5 minutes. I strongly recommend booking tickets for 9-11 am, it gets really busy around noon. 🎧 The audioguide was very worth the money spent! Since it's busy it's hard to read all the labels 🍰 The gift shop is expensive but nice; there is also a little café. It is weirdly organised however. You have to stand in line to order and can only do so after there is seating available. Since it's a small place it can take ~15 minutes. More chairs would make a lot of sense.

  • 5/5 rena 3 years ago on Google
    The Orangerie Museum is famous for the water lilies of Claude Monet. Great! There are many other works there .
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  • 4/5 Mateo S. 3 years ago on Google
    Really interesting museum. If you like Monet this is his “last” work as it’s the house of the water lilies cycle. 8 paintings in 2 rooms forming and 8.
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  • 5/5 Lily W. 3 years ago on Google
    2017/2/21 橘園美術館 莫內82歲切除白內障後, 所創作的8大幅睡蓮作品。 在橢圓形的展廳裡的感覺, 似無邊際的延伸, 晨曦/雲彩/倒影/夕陽/睡蓮/垂柳
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  • 5/5 GU_UM 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A lovely place to appreciate Monet's works. A visit with the Tuileries Garden is a great way to spend time (Original) 모네의 작품을 감상할 수 있는 사랑스러운 장소. 튈르리 정원과 함께 방문하면 더할 나위 없는 시간을 보낼 수 있다
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  • 5/5 assia y. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Good museum: mainly works by Monet, during my visit also Giorgio de Chirico's exhibition. In short, a must to visit in Paris. (Original) Bon musée: principalement des œuvres de Monet, lors de ma visite aussi l’exposition de Giorgio de Chirico. Bref un must a visiter à Paris.
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  • 5/5 Ariya A. 3 years ago on Google
    Fascinating
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  • 5/5 Christoph E. 2 years ago on Google
    My favorite museum in Paris, it's small and manageable, even for people who don't really like going to museums, they'll end up loving it here. The (I think temporary) exhibition on Magritte on the lower levels was beautiful as well.
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  • 5/5 Jun F. 2 years ago on Google
    Nice smaller museum for some 20 century arts. Make no mistake, this is not going to be your top notch Picasso exhibition. But it’s one of the biggest impressionist collections in the world: there are quite a bit of Modigliani, Matisse,Cézanne and other few’s work in additional to Monet’s giant panels paintings. It’s a big plus that it’s right inside of beautiful Tuileries garden.
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  • 5/5 RonnyJan D. 2 years ago on Google
    Somewhat hidden in the Tuileries Gardens But you have to see it! Such a wonderful collection and quite often, not to say ALWAYS great temporary exhibitions! The Monet part is just the beginning of an awesome art adventure!!!
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  • 5/5 Ed C. 2 years ago on Google
    This is the place to see the enormous Monet waterlilly paintings in all their beauty. The impressionist and post impressionist collection in the lower level is also a treat!
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  • 5/5 David W. 2 years ago on Google
    Just wonderful. I recommend this for impressionist art, moreso than the Louvre. Go when there is reasonable weather or bright sunlight to fully enjoy the natural light throughout the exhibition
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  • 5/5 Constantina L. 2 years ago on Google
    Beautiful experience, amazing paintings. The museum is not too big but it has many artworks. Also, downstairs there is a souvenir shop and a small cafe. I recommend to book the tickets online in advance.
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  • 5/5 Edoardo C. 2 years ago on Google
    Really amazing museum, as a tourist I only appreciated its beauty and story but I would love to peaceful sit down at the museum and stare at Monet’s masterpiece if only i lived in paris. It is a small and quiet museum but one that people should not miss out on. The water lilies is one of the one most beautiful paintings I have ever seen.
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  • 5/5 Anna V. 2 years ago on Google
    Really lovely museum. Not so big it tires you but still lots to see. There is a cafe on the 2nd floor which isn’t too pricey. In a really nice location so you can sit by the river after and get a crepe. Can be quite touristy.
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  • 5/5 Keith B. 1 year ago on Google
    Not the biggest museum I’ve visited, but nicely laid out and had some gorgeous pieces of art. The Monet meditation rooms are lovely. If only people in those rooms read the signs that suggest keeping quiet…
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  • 5/5 Samantha M. 1 year ago on Google
    Houses a beautiful collection of Monet's water Lilies which is the showstopper here. The painting are massive and absolutely stunning. Also has a good collection of other post impressionist artists from the 1860's- 1930's like Matisse, Picasso, Renoir. Reserve tickets online in advance and get early slots to avoid crowds.
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  • 5/5 Judy H. 1 year ago on Google
    One of my favorite museums in Paris. The Monet water Lily meditation room is definitely the hit for the paris museum experience. Enjoyed reading and knowing more about Monet’s work and life. Downstairs has more paintings from Picasso and other French artists.
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  • 4/5 Sara Elise O. 1 year ago on Google
    The art is wonderful and is well displayed. Large canvases by Monet and there are benches to sit and enjoy. There are signs posted about meditating in silence but unfortunately most ignore them and chatter while taking selfies which does detract from the overall experience. There are quite a few paintings by other French artists in a separate part of the museum that are also worth seeing.
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  • 5/5 Denise C. 1 year ago on Google
    Set in the Tuileries gardens, it houses paintings, sculptures, etc. from many artists. The main reason for our visit was to see the huge paintings by Monet, which are displayed in specially designed rooms. Each painting is made up of several large canvases and create breath taking paintings. You can sit in the centre of the room and take in the paintings, it is worth it. Photos are allowed in most areas of the gallery and you are not under any time pressure. There is a small cafe area , toilet facilities. Well worth a visit.
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  • 4/5 Gou L. 1 year ago on Google
    Is a smaller museum but has a lot of amazing works. The highlight was definitely the Water Lilies by Monet being such a unique art experience. The rest of the exhibits and great too but won’t take too much time considering it’s size.
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  • 5/5 Brendan G. 7 months ago on Google
    Wow! Just like a mini louvre but better! Although I love the Louvre, the Musée de l’Orangerie has many wonderful exhibits. From a wide variety to Western Art, European and African, this is for sure a go to place! I also love it’s location, as you can view the Seine and Concord with the seats outside. 10/10!
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  • 5/5 Aquarius 6 months ago on Google
    A must see among all the Paris museums. Reservation is highly recommended for a time slot to avoid queue. Exhibition isn’t large, so an hour or two should be enough.
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  • 5/5 Taco _. 6 months ago on Google
    Going into the rooms where you see Monet's famous waterlilies paintings is absolutely breathtaking. It feels like you are actually at the pond. It has seating in the room if you want to take your time to admire the art. Souvenir shop has great postcard and prints, mugs etc. Would definitely recommend visiting.
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  • 5/5 Pranay G. 7 months ago on Google
    Visited the museum today and was amazed at Monet's Waterlilies housed here along with a large collection of paintings by renowned artists such as Renoir, Picasso, etc. A must visit destination for the art lover.
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  • 4/5 oliver j. 6 months ago on Google
    A world class art museum with many notable works from Picasso, Monet Cézanne, and other masters of painting from the turn of the century. The wait to get in without purchasing tickets ahead of time can be over an hour so getting them ahead of time can save you a long wait. We waited around 45 minutes, which was fine as the weather was nice but could be unpleasant at other times of the year as the line is entirely outdoors. The museum packs a lot of art into a relatively small footprint. The sections are well curated with information in French and English for each thematic unit and each artist respectively. Being able to take in the vastness of Monet's giant Nymphéas séries is an incredible experience, even when surrounded by tourists snapping their Instagrams and Facebook profile pictures. The pictures fill your entire field of vision in a way that's difficult to describe.
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  • 5/5 Linda S. 5 months ago on Google
    An essential stop for fans of Monet and his water lilies paintings. We got tickets in advance for opening time and we were able to enter quickly and, as you can see, it wasn't very crowded. By the time we left, lines and crowds were far longer. The museum has a interesting collection of post-Impressionists that is worth seeing. Note; We had planned to take a break at the cafe, but it is small, with limited seating, and no seats were available when we stopped by.
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  • 5/5 Fiona H. 5 months ago on Google
    A beautiful place with great Monet work. While signs ask people to view in silence out of respect for the space Monet himself designed, during our visit attendants did nothing to silence people and there were 2 tour groups with guides giving long talks directly in front of the works loudly which was disappointing
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  • 3/5 Phantomrijder 5 months ago on Google
    We went on a rainy day; and that is a really good test if not challenge to weather the long waiting outside queue of wannabe Orangerie visitors. Whilst you wait exposed to the wet, windy, chilly, puddelly, you can taste the increasing frustration of those around you. Of course smart ones have bought an online, time slotted, get-me-near-the-front almost queue jumper. Even that left us waiting 30 minutes to get to the front door. Where you will undergo a tight slalom to be security checked. Probably no bad thing. The vestiere required another queue taking about 10 minutes. But that's not too bad. The museum/art gallery is nicely laid out on Floor 0. Down steps to Floor min1 for the shop and cafeteria both of which were great. Down to min2 where you find boxy chambers where art stands. It's a pretty neutral experience lacking much wow factor. Of course you will not be alone. In fact you can find yourself in the 2nd or 3rd row of art-gazers where you will be front lit by the many upheld, pano-zooming 1st and 2nd rowers. If unlucky you will be confronted by a guide holding audience with a mob of people. Be brave and push through them to get closer to the painting being discussed. It took about 90 minutes to contemplate what was displayed. Some hints, find the lift. It is well indicated but little used. Near the cafeteria you will see a door through which you find the lift door on the min1 floor. Next to it is a toilet plainly marked as usable. There is nothing to say you can't use it. So I did. You may get some mumblings that this is a staff toilet. I raised questioning eyebrows, mumbled something back and took the lift upwards. I found Musee de l'Orangerie an OK sort of place, the reputation of the art you can see is impressive, the entrance logistics miserable. 😏
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  • 5/5 Eline F. 2 months ago on Google • 53 reviews New
    This museum is an underrated gem! I urge everyone to go here and see all the beautiful art this museum contains. It is a quaint and small museum, but certainly an addition to your paris trip. The waterlilies of monet are exquisite. Try to look at them from a far and up close, look at all the paint strokes and reflections in the painted pond. Really take your time to take it all in, it is beautiful!! Do not skip the other art downstairs as it truely is worth your while!!

  • 5/5 Carsten H. 4 months ago on Google • 39 reviews
    Beautiful gallery. It's relatively small, but this makes it much easier to enjoy, compared to the Louvre. Monet's water lilies are a must-see, but the other seasonal exhibits are also worth it. The café, unfortunately, is way too small for rush hours. Can also recommend buying timeslot tickets beforehand.

  • 5/5 Zeliha K. 1 month ago on Google • 19 reviews New
    Best museum i have ever been in. Perfect for Monet lovers. We did not have a ticket so we came up very early, only waited for 20 minutes. The gift shop was not open due to technical issues on the cashier machine but they did not let us buy with cash.

  • 4/5 Emily B. 1 month ago on Google • 15 reviews New
    Return visit after many years. I specifically went to be submerged in Monet's water lilies. Sadly we live in a world where people prefer to take a photo of the experience rather than contemplating the beauty ..below the words of Monet about the purpose of these paintings. I recommend putting your most relaxing playlist on, sitting in the perfectly distanced bench and relaxing.

  • 5/5 Li-Chi P. 3 years ago on Google
    If you're a fan of impressionist and post-impressionist paintings this is a must visit. The Musée de l'Orangerie is an art museum in Paris most known for its collection of late 19th and early 20th century painting, Water Lilies by Claude Monet is a must-see.

  • 5/5 E G. 3 years ago on Google
    This was one of my great experiences in my visit to Paris in 2017. An exceptional museum, on a medium scale, very accessible and walkable, with different works of great relevance and beauty, most notably the beautiful series of The Water Lilies by Claude Monet. The visitors to the museum, in general, were remarkably civilized and cultured.

  • 5/5 Jun 3 years ago on Google
    Great I would definitely go to this place again It’s worth a visit

  • 4/5 lay h. 3 years ago on Google
    Reopening after covid-19 and only rooms of Monet's The Water Lilies is accessible for viewing.

  • 5/5 Logan G. 3 years ago on Google
    Such an amazing museum. All the exhibits were great.

  • 5/5 David-Jean T. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) An impressionist collection of very high quality, the rooms reserved for the water lilies are spectacular; we really have the feeling of being in Giverny with Claude Monet. This museum is to be seen, as well as collections from the same period, from the Orsay museum and the Marmottan-Monet museum (Original) Une collection impressionniste de très grande qualité, les salles réservées aux nymphéas sont spectaculaires ; on a vraiment la sensation d’être à Giverny chez Claude Monet. Ce musée est à voir, ainsi que des collections de la même période, du musée d’Orsay et du musée Marmottan-Monet

  • 5/5 SANTI P. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Impressive Los Nenufares, a small museum worth a visit (Original) Impresionantes los Nenufares, museo pequeño que merece una visita

  • 5/5 Max R. 3 years ago on Google
    This small museum has an AMAZING collection of Monet and other impressionists and post-impressionists, and very interesting new architecture as well.

  • 4/5 Aaron 3 years ago on Google
    Sat in the corner of the Jardins des Tuileries, the Musée de l'Orangerie offers one of the most picturesque museum experiences in Paris. Surrounded by the trees and the linear pathways, the entrance to the gallery is one that invites you to consider the building as it was in the 19th Century, storage for the citrus trees in the surrounding gardens. Once inside, you find an environment that is both modern, refined, and clean, as well as nostalgic, and appropriate for the impressionist and post-impressionist art that it houses. Compared to some of the other museums in the surrounding arrondissements, the Musée de l'Orangerie has a smaller collection of artworks, but one impactful enough to position it as one of the most important in Paris, boasting works by Cézanne, Matisse, Rousseau, Renoir, and most notably, Monet's 'Water Lilies' murals. For those visiting Paris with the intention of experiencing a snap-shot of art and culture, the smaller scale of the building will leave visitors will either an anti-climax, especially if the Louvre or the Musée d'Orsay had been visited first, or a feeling of appreciation, as visitors will be required to spend more time in the gallery reflecting on the pieces and connecting with them more intimately than a whistle-stop tour would allow.

  • 5/5 Accueil P. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A marvel to absolutely visit ... (Original) Une merveille à visiter absolument...

  • 5/5 Corinne D. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Magnificent !!! (Original) Magnifique !!!

  • 5/5 ZEGGAYE N. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Superb (Original) Superbe

  • 5/5 Igor U. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A wonderful exhibition of the Impressionists. Monet's water lilies are impressive. (Original) Замечательная выставка импрессионистов. Кувшинки Моне впечатляют.

  • 5/5 Anna Grace W. 3 years ago on Google
    Beautiful museum, best to visit in the morning

  • 4/5 Lou-Roch B. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Square (Original) Carré

  • 5/5 Marek N. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Sure, when there is a crowd, it's hard to watch. But I was in September 2020 without tourists from distant Asia or America. You could enjoy up to 20 minutes in solitude. (Original) Pewnie jak jest tłum to słabo się ogląda. Ale ja byłem we wrześniu 2020 bez turystów z dalekiej Azji czy Ameryki. Można było się delektować nawet 20 minut w samotności.

  • 3/5 ANGOT L. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Renovated museum ... a little austere but the exhibitions are worth seeing. ? (Original) Musée rénové ...un peu austère mais les expositions sont à voir. ?

  • 5/5 TARTINEX_YTB 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) One needs to see it. (Original) Il faut le voir.

  • 3/5 Nath M. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A must do for anyone who loves and understands art. Personally, I am not sensitive to it. So we left quickly (Original) À faire pour tous ceux qui aiment l'art et qui le comprennent. Personnellement, je n'y suis pas sensible. Du coup, nous sommes partis rapidement

  • 5/5 Sig C. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) It's a luxurious museum. If you like Impressionist works of art, please come visit us. The National Museum of Western Art in Tokyo also has Monet's works, but Paris is still home. "Claude Monet's work is many and big. What should I do?" "Then, let's build a new museum." (This is just an imagination, but it really looks like that when you come to the museum.) The "Water Lilies" room on the first floor, according to Monet's idea, consists of two oval rooms, each consisting of four large screen works. Completed in 1927, the Orangerie mural is an eight-piece work consisting of 22 panels, which, when connected, reach 91 meters in width (40 meters in Room 1). , Room 2 is 51 meters). In other words, it exists as a sanctuary for Claude Monet, like the Bayreuth Festival Theater in Richard Wagner, Germany. Access is to the Jeu de Paume National Museum immediately after getting off the Concorde station on subway lines 1, 8 and 12. Go through Place de la Concorde and head towards the Seine, where you will see the Orangerie Museum. I used the museum pass. (Original) 贅沢な美術館ですね。印象派芸術作品がすきな方、ぜひお越しください。 都内の国立西洋美術館もモネの作品がありますが、でもパリはやはり本場です。 「クロード・モネさんの作品、多くて大きいですね。どうすればいいか。」 「じゃ、新しい美術館を建てましょうか。」 (これはただの想像ですが、美術館に来るときはほんとうにそうに見えます。) 一階にある『睡蓮』の部屋は、モネの考えに従って、楕円形の2つの部屋からなり、それぞれ4点の大画面作品で構成されています。 1927年、完成したオランジュリーの壁画は、22枚のパネルで構成される8点の作品で、これらの作品の横の長さは、つなげると91メートルに及ぴます(第1室が40メートル、第2室が51メートル)。 すなわち、ここはドイツのリヒャルト・ワーグナーのバイロイト祝祭劇場のように、クロード・モネの聖域として存在していますね。 アクセスは地下鉄1号線・8号線・12号線のConcorde駅を降りると、すぐ見えるのはジュ・ド・ポーム国立美術館です。コンコルド広場を抜け、セーヌ川の方向に向かい、オランジュリー美術館が見えてきます。博物館パスを使いました。

  • 4/5 alain d. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Always beautiful exhibitions (Original) Toujours de belles expositions

  • 5/5 fitou v. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Beautiful Exhibition of Georgio de Chirico! (Original) Belle Exposition de Géorgio de Chirico !

  • 3/5 Isabelle K. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very nice museum, rude and aggressive reception staff (Original) Très beau musée, personnel d’accueil désagréable et agressif

  • 5/5 Nicholas B. 3 years ago on Google
    One of my favourite museums in Paris. Their expositions are always wonderful

  • 5/5 nicole j. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The new scenography is very beautiful Successful water lilies (Original) La nouvelle scénographie est très belle La lumière des Nymphéas réussie

  • 5/5 Davide Del R. 3 years ago on Google
    Must in paris

  • 5/5 ANI 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Not only Monet's water lilies, but also the permanent exhibitions and special exhibitions have many wonderful works, and they are not too big, so it is recommended for those who do not have time. (Original) モネの睡蓮の間だけではなく常設の展示や特別展も素晴らしい作品が多く、そこまで大きすぎないので時間が無い方でもオススメです。

  • 5/5 Ynoji 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Although it is a compact museum, the exhibited works are full of masterpieces and you will want to visit again and again. If you want, it would be nice to have an exhibition with a little more space, but it would be impossible due to space constraints. The staff are kind and the facilities are in good condition so you can enjoy the view comfortably. (Original) コンパクトな美術館ですが、展示作品は名作揃いで何度でも足を運びたくなります。欲をいえばもう少し間隔をもった展示がよいのですが、スペースの都合で無理でしょうね。 職員も親切で、施設も手入れが行き届いていて気持ちよく鑑賞できます。

  • 5/5 Serge B. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Extraordinary !!!! (Original) Extraordinaire !!!!

  • 4/5 Philippe B. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Beautiful museum with original exhibits (Original) Beau musée avec des expos originales

  • 5/5 FLORENCE I. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very nice CHIRICO exhibition. (Original) Très belle expo CHIRICO.

  • 5/5 Valérie G. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Pleasant museum located in the Luxembourg Gardens near the Place de la Concorde, often with beautiful temporary exhibitions. Do not miss the monumental frescoes of Monet's Water Lilies in front of which it is good to come and take a soothing break. (Original) Musée agréable situé dans le jardin du Luxembourg près de la place de la Concorde avec souvent de belles expositions temporaires. Ne pas rater les monumentales fresques des Nymphéas de Monet devant lesquels il fait bon venir faire une pause apaisante.

  • 4/5 Projet C. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A nice museum although not very well supplied (Original) Un chouette musée bien que peu fourni

  • 5/5 Véronique H. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very beautiful museum an incredible collection of paintings ... a beautiful visit !!! (Original) Très beau musée une collection incroyable de toiles..une belle visite !!!

  • 5/5 Marc R. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Well. Very well. The works are well presented and showcased. The welcome is friendly and in these times of covid, we are not on each other (Original) Bien. Très bien. Les œuvres sont bien présentées et mises en valeur. L accueil est sympathique et en ces temps de covid, nous ne sommes pas les uns sur les autres

  • 5/5 Anne Marie G. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Always interesting temporary exhibitions and a real pleasure to redo the perm every time (Original) Des expositions temporaires toujours intéressantes et un vrai plaisir de refaire à chaque fois la permanente

  • 5/5 Nick X. 2 years ago on Google
    Not the largest museum in Paris but surely worth a visit (was about 1.5hrs for me). The Monet rooms are absolutely amazing and need to be visited. The rotating exhibits in the basement are nice but a lot of the same with other museums around the area

  • 5/5 Andrea L. 2 years ago on Google
    Best museum ever in Paris: the rooms sorting is the best. I loved the comparison and influence between artists and also the reconstruction of Paul Guillaume's house. The experience of Monet's water lilies is astonishing, I would like to stay inside a lot.

  • 5/5 אליה �. 2 years ago on Google
    Beautiful museum that one was a Greenhouse for oranges. The museum holds some of Claude Monet greatest paintings including the series "The Water Lilies". In other parts of the museum you can find famous impressionism paintings by Picasso, Paul Guillaume, Paul Cézanne and Derain.

  • 5/5 Tyler A. 2 years ago on Google
    Wonderful museum and the water lilies are worth far more than the price of admission. Don't expect to spend more than two hours here; when we visited much of the lower floor was closed. A good selection of other impressionist paintings, but if you're here, you're here for the Monet's. Take the time to sit in the rooms, take it all in, and spend some time sitting in front of each the panels. I'd recommend going on an off peak day so you can get more uninterrupted time with fewer distractions and selfie takers

  • 5/5 Christian G. 2 years ago on Google
    The rooms with the Monet paintings are amazing, specially with the new lighting. Totally recommended. The down floor was very cold tough.

  • 5/5 Kemal D. 2 years ago on Google
    A beautiful place to visit, not very overwhelming, a great spot to start the cultural tour in Paris.

  • 5/5 Robert C. 2 years ago on Google
    In Paris? Put this place on your list to visit, easier to book on line in advance. Truly great gallery with most of the well known classic artists available to view.

  • 5/5 Israfel S. 2 years ago on Google
    Amazing! Monet is one my favourites and the paintings in L’Orangerie are just master pieces. Just sit to enjoy and discover all the layers in the paintings.

  • 5/5 Berenice Del C. 2 years ago on Google
    If you go to Paris and love Monet, definitely is a must!

  • 5/5 Ronny Depoortere (. 2 years ago on Google
    What a museum. First of all you have Monet and secondly the art works of the museum are awesome and than you have the temporary exhibitions. All so interesting! I believe it is the museum you must see in Paris!

  • 4/5 Angel Stark W. 2 years ago on Google
    Smaller than I expected, worth sitting in front of the water lilies. At closing times rooms are quieter and really enjoyable. They often have exhibitions on the -1 floor.

  • 5/5 Mandy H. 2 years ago on Google
    Interesting & cleaning experience. The museum is relatively not too big compared to others but has a kind of eclectic variety of works. There’s also a mini cafe & bookshop downstairs. Better to book in advance to avoid the queue.

  • 5/5 Michelle W. 2 years ago on Google
    Great great museum for French artists. A good balance of variety. The meditation rooms with Monet water lilies are just wonderful.

  • 5/5 Bow K. T. 2 years ago on Google
    Been here to appreciate the water lilies paintings by Monet. There are a few pieces exhibited here. I love that there are a few long benches for visitors to sit down and spend time with the masterpieces.

  • 5/5 공과장 (Manager K. 2 years ago on Google
    Museum where famous for the paintings, Water Lilies of Claude Monet It’s a little bit surprising to know that this building was originally built as an orange greenhouse and renovated into the museum actually for those paintings.

  • 5/5 김진형 2 years ago on Google
    Lovely museum with Monet’s famous painting!

  • 4/5 Sara T. 1 year ago on Google
    Cute museum. 1 story reserved for Monet's exhibition and another reserved for other artwork (like Picasso and Renoir etc.). Food is available on site. For those who want to see Monet's paintings: The exhibition is supposed to be observed IN SILENCE! Most visitors do NOT respect this, and there is a lot of chatter (it's even written on the wall to please respect Monet's wish to be quiet!), therefore 4 stars.

  • 5/5 Nana 10 months ago on Google
    Compared to other museums in Paris it’s quite compact size museum. The most interesting was Monet’s Lillys . They are so huge and well exhibited with natural light. Downstairs they have some contemporary art pieces too. You can check Picasso's works in the early days of Cubism and the various works of Matisse especially the process of drawing “the dance” There are some works by Renoir and Modigliani.

  • 5/5 Vivian C. 9 months ago on Google
    Just gorgeous. Not to be missed. This is not a large museum and should take about 2 hours or so to see everything in detail. Reservations can be made online ahead of time. Well worth the cost of admission.

  • 5/5 Cristina P. 9 months ago on Google
    This is a small, but amazing museum. A lot of interesting art pieces. And, of course, Monet’s Water Lilies, which are just stunning. I recommend this museum 100%. I think it’s a must see when in Paris.

  • 5/5 Alyssa B. 11 months ago on Google
    My favourite art museum in Paris. The Monet's as so much more impressive than you can imagine, and inside the large oval rooms it's easy to fall in love with the colours of each painting. We came with the Paris Museum pass, and pre-reserved our entry time, which sped up the process of getting into the museum.

  • 5/5 Catherine 7 months ago on Google
    Not many people bought tickets on the spot. In addition to Monet's "Water Lilies", I also appreciated other Impressionist paintings ~ Picasso...

  • 5/5 Elie H. 7 months ago on Google
    Unbelievably awesome experience and very rich museum. The size of this iconic museum is medium but it’s so rich that you can easily spend 40mins per floor (it’s 2 floors + a special exposition). You can find paintings of the best modern painters from Picasso to Derain to … It’s free in the first Sunday of the month and it was not overcrowded at all with minimal wait time.

  • 5/5 Sophie (. 6 months ago on Google
    The exhibition space of Monet is very shocking and I was fascinated by it. The orange cake in the café is great. I hope it has a more canvas bag style can be choose. Students can enter for free with their student ID card.

  • 5/5 D & D from M. 5 months ago on Google
    A perfect museum! Well managed, easy to see everything in half a day without overload. The exhibits are well laid out.


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