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Musée de l'Orangerie
A small museum in the Tuileries Garden, best known for Monet's Water Lilies in two oval rooms. It is easy to combine with the Louvre or a walk to Place de la Concorde.
- 1 h 15
- €12.50
- Booking advised
- Louvre, Tuileries and Opéra
Data checked on October 4, 2026
The museum is a small gallery at the Place de la Concorde end of the Tuileries Garden. Monet gave the French state the Water Lilies panels after the First World War, and they have hung here since 1927. They fill two oval rooms lit from above by daylight. A lower level holds paintings by Cézanne, Renoir, Picasso and Matisse from the Walter-Guillaume collection.
What to look for
- The Water Lilies in the two oval rooms
- The panels Monet gave to France at the end of the First World War
- The Walter-Guillaume collection on the lower level
Opening hours
| Monday | 9:00 am–6:00 pm | last entry 5:15 pm |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday | Closed | |
| Wednesday | 9:00 am–6:00 pm | last entry 5:15 pm |
| Thursday | 9:00 am–6:00 pm | last entry 5:15 pm |
| Friday | 9:00 am–6:00 pm | last entry 5:15 pm |
| Saturday | 9:00 am–6:00 pm | last entry 5:15 pm |
| Sunday | 9:00 am–6:00 pm | last entry 5:15 pm |
Closed on Tuesdays. Open 09:00 to 18:00, with the last admission at 17:15. During some exhibitions there is a Friday evening opening until 21:00. The first Sunday of the month is free but needs a booked time slot.
Source: Musée de l'Orangerie, checked October 4, 2026
Tickets and booking
Adult ticket €12.50. The full rate is €12.50 online and €11 at the museum. The first Sunday of the month is free with a booked time slot. A combined ticket with Orsay costs €20.
Tickets can be bought online, which saves time at the ticket desk.
Getting there
Concorde on Métro 1, 8 and 12 is a short walk through the garden entrance by the Seine.
Tip
Visit in the morning, when the Water Lilies rooms are calmer.