Immerse yourself in Claude Monet's monumental Water Lilies (Nymphéas) in the purpose-built oval rooms of the Tuileries. A unique artistic experience in the heart of Paris.
Adults: €12.50
18-25 (EU): Free
Under 18: Free
Combined with Orsay: From €20
Wed-Mon: 9 AM - 6 PM
Closed: Tuesdays, May 1, Dec 25
Last entry: 30 min before close
Address: Jardin des Tuileries, 75001 Paris
Metro: Concorde, Tuileries
West end of Tuileries Garden
Monet's Nymphéas
Oval rooms design
Walter-Guillaume collection
Renoir, Cézanne, Matisse
The Musée de l'Orangerie is a small but exceptional museum in the Tuileries Garden, home to Claude Monet's breathtaking Water Lilies (Nymphéas). Monet donated these monumental canvases to the French state shortly before his death in 1926, specifying that they be displayed in oval rooms with natural light. The architect Camille Lefèvre designed two oval rooms that wrap around the paintings, creating an immersive environment unlike any other.
The eight large panels form a continuous landscape of the water garden at Monet's home in Giverny. Visitors walk around the oval rooms, surrounded by the shifting blues, greens, and pinks of the water, lilies, and reflections. The effect is meditative and immersive—Monet wanted visitors to lose themselves in the painting. The Orangerie also holds the Walter-Guillaume collection, with works by Renoir, Cézanne, Rousseau, Modigliani, and Matisse.
The museum is compact and can be visited in 1–2 hours, making it ideal to combine with the Louvre, the Orsay, or a stroll through the Tuileries. Book your tickets online to skip the line; the Orangerie is popular and queues can form, especially in high season. The Nymphéas are a must-see for any Monet or Impressionist fan.
Reserve your skip-the-line tickets through GetYourGuide. Combine with Musée d'Orsay for a full Impressionist day.
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