Musée de l'Orangerie Tours and Tickets

There are lots of ways to experience the Musée de l'Orangerie in Paris. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best experiences available right now:

• Orangerie and Monet's Water Lilies Exclusive Tour With Reserved Entry

• L'Orangerie and Monet's Water Lilies Tour Semi-Private (6 People Max)

• Direct Musée de l'Orangerie

• Retro Side-Car Tour in Paris and River Cruise

• Paris Museum Pass: 2, 4, or 6 Days

General admission tickets typically cost €12.50 online or slightly less (€11) when purchased at the door. Just note that the Musée de l’Orangerie is popular, so if you need some flexibility but still want guaranteed entry, consider booking an “anytime” entry ticket from a separate agent. Options with audio guides start around US$27.

Yes, the Musée de l'Orangerie is worth a visit to see its star paintings, Claude Monet's Water Lilies, which kept the artist busy for three decades and bear testament to his ability to depict nature, light, and tranquility on canvas. Fans of modern French art will also enjoy works by Renoir, Cézanne, Picasso, and more.

Per one customer who booked the Orangerie and Monet's Water Lilies Exclusive Tour With Reserved Entry, "The water lily rooms are spectacular. Michel, our guide, gave us background and interesting stories, which brought the art culture alive. He was wonderful."

The Musée de l'Orangerie is one of Paris’s highlights of impressionist and post-impressionist art. Although smaller than the landmark Musée d'Orsay, it is especially revered for its collection of eight large-scale “Water Lilies” paintings by Monet. It is also home to works by Cézanne, Renoir, and Matisse.

The Musée de l’Orangerie is located in the Tuileries Gardens, just a short distance from the Louvre. Housed in a building that was formerly the orangery for the Tuileries Palace, the landmark only started displaying artworks following World War I. It later underwent a series of renovations to enhance its galleries.

Far and away, the best-known works at the Musée de l’Orangerie are Monet’s eight enormous “Water Lilies” canvases. However, it’s also worth discovering works from the Walter-Guillaume Collection, including pieces by artists ranging from Picasso to Derain and the museum’s rotating series of temporary exhibitions.

Yes, in various capacities. Visitors can pay an additional fee to explore the collection with an audio guide, while a limited series of tours, workshops, and masterclasses, some available in English, are also hosted. Alternatively, book a tour with an unaffiliated guide to learn more about the works on display.

The Musée de l’Orangerie offers several facilities. The Café de l’Orangerie is open throughout the day and offers light bites and refreshments, while the on-site gift shop sells a wide range of books, souvenirs, and art objects. The museum also provides a series of cultural programs to complement its exhibitions.

Yes, the Musée de l’Orangerie is fully accessible to visitors with limited mobility. It provides wheelchairs, canes, and folding chairs free of charge to guests, and service dogs are permitted throughout the facilities. Accessible bathrooms, access ramps, automatic doors and lifts, and a range of other accommodations are also provided.

When you're done at the Musée de l'Orangerie, Paris has a ton of other fun things to do. According to travelers, here are some of the top attractions in Paris to visit:

• Eiffel Tower

• Louvre Museum

• Notre-Dame Cathedral

• River Seine

• Musée d'Orsay

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