Experts' Choice Award Musee de l’Orangerie
What the experts agree on
Monet's eight Water Lilies dominate this intimate Impressionist gem, displayed in two elliptical rooms he designed himself. Downstairs holds an exceptional collection of Picasso, Cézanne, and Renoir. Expect crowds for the Nymphéas.
“Beyond Monet’s multipaneled and expansive Water Lilies ensemble, what makes this recently renovated space truly special is the regrouping of an exceptional collection of modern art.”
– Travel + Leisure
Fodor's "The lines can be long to see Claude Monet's huge, meditative Water Lilies (Nymphéas), displayed in two curved galleries designed in 1914 by the master himself." Full review
Concierge "There is magic in the sycamore-lined Tuileries garden between the Champs-Élysées and the Louvre."
Let's Go "Museum displays primarily works by Impressionist and post-Impressionist painters such as Monet, Picasso, and Renoir and received the collection of renowne dart collector Paul Guillaume in the 1960s." Full review
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"Since 1927 the Orangerie has housed the water-lily series painted by Claude Monet which is known as the Nymphéas." Full review
The Telegraph "This museum is a treat for Monet's eight water lily canvases, painted 1909-26, and donated by the artist to be displayed in two specially conceived, elliptical rooms." Full review
Time Out "Look is utilitarian and fuss-free, with the museum's eight, tapestry-sized Nymphéas paintings housed in two plain oval rooms...downstairs, Jean Walter and Paul Guillaume collection of Impressionism." Full review
Afar Magazine "The glass and stone Musee de l'Orangerie is home to paintings by the greatest modernists - Picasso, Monet, Cezanne..." Full review
Frommer's "In the Tuileries stands another gem among museums. It has an outstanding collection of art and one celebrated work on display: Claude Monet's exquisite Nymphéas." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "Musée de l'Orangerie—located at the far end of the Tuileries Gardens—strengthens the case that Paris's smaller museums are just as important as, say, the Louvre. Plus, it's the only place..."
Rough Guide "In ril, the Musée de l'Orangerie is a must-visit, especially to see Monet's stunning Water Lilies series. The soft spring light enhances the beauty of these iconic works, displayed in the..."
