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This is a self-guided audio tour of the Orangerie Museum, a gallery of Impressionist and Post-Impressionist paintings. Note! This tour DOES NOT Include an entrance ticket! Buy it at musee-orangerie.fr The larger-than-life Water Lilies by Monet are the main attraction, but they are far from the only reason to visit. Situated in an old greenhouse in the heart of Paris, this museum is also notable for having the Walter Guillaume collection of Impressionist and Post-Impressionist art. This in-app audio tour explains how Impressionism was born and how Monet's painting technique evolved over time. You will gain insights on the genesis of the Water Lily collection, Monet's creative vision, and how the Orangerie was adapted to accommodate the paintings. The amazing Walter Guillaume collection on the Lower Level allows the visitor to understand the evolution from Impressionism to Modern Art. The influence of African Art on the early Modernists led them to create the first abstract paintings. Note! This tour is not affiliated with the Orangerie Museum but is provided by an independent creator.
Take part on this audio-guided journey to visit the Musée de l'Orangerie and discover its art and secrets with the help of a local fellow art lover. Visit the most famous Nymphéas, better known as Water Lilies from Claude Monet. Learn about how they were painted and what makes them unique. Visit the works of Renoir, Cézanne, Rousseau, Picasso, Laurencin, Soutine and many other artists from the from the 19th-20th centuries. Discover Modernist Primitivism and how it shaped art in France and see many portraits of the masters and their families. After the tour you will feel a bit more of an insider to the Parisian art scene.
This is a self-guided audio tour of the Orangerie Museum, a gallery of Impressionist and Post-Impressionist paintings. Show your smartphone ticket at the "Visitors with Tickets" line. The larger-than-life Water Lilies by Monet are the main attraction, but they are far from the only reason to visit. Situated in an old greenhouse in the heart of Paris, this museum is also notable for having the Walter Guillaume collection of Impressionist and Post-Impressionist art. This in-app audio tour explains how Impressionism was born and how Monet's painting technique evolved over time. You will gain insights on the genesis of the Water Lily collection, Monet's creative vision, and how the Orangerie was adapted to accommodate the paintings. The amazing Walter Guillaume collection on the Lower Level allows the visitor to understand the evolution from Impressionism to Modern Art. The influence of African Art on the early Modernists led them to create the first abstract paintings. The visitor will also discover that the Orangerie building, once a greenhouse, was part of a large palace, a twin to the Louvre, constructed by Queen Catherine de Medici in 1564. This tour is not affiliated with the Orangerie Museum but is provided by an independent creator.
Take part on this audio-guided journey to visit the Musée de l'Orangerie and discover its art and secrets with the help of a local fellow art lover. Visit the most famous Nymphéas, better known as Water Lilies from Claude Monet. Learn about how they were painted and what makes them unique. Visit the works of Renoir, Cézanne, Rousseau, Picasso, Laurencin, Soutine and many other artists from the from the 19th-20th centuries. Discover Modernist Primitivism and how it shaped art in France and see many portraits of the masters and their families. After the tour you will feel a bit more of an insider to the Parisian art scene.
Orangerie Museum is a gallery of Impressionist and Post-Impressionist paintings. The larger-than-life Water Lilies by Monet are the main attraction, but they are far from the only reason to visit. Situated in an old greenhouse in the heart of Paris, this museum is notable for having a collection of Monet's Water Lilies as well as the Walter Guillaume collection of Impressionist and Post-Impressionist art. The amazing Walter Guillaume collection on the Lower Level allows the visitor to understand the evolution from Impressionism to Modern Art. The influence of African Art on the early Modernists led them to create the first abstract paintings. The visitor will also discover that the Orangerie building, once a greenhouse, was part of a large palace, a twin to the Louvre, constructed by Queen Catherine de Medici in 1564.
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About Orangerie Museum
- Explore one of the finest art collections
Located in the former greenhouse of the Tuileries Gardens, the Musée de l'Orangerie features a beautiful Jean Walter collection of Impressionist and Post-Impressionist art. Discover 144 masterpieces that shaped the art world into what it is today — from Cézanne and Modigliani to Picasso, Matisse, and Monet.
- Admire the world's most famous artworks
Visit the renowned Water Lilies Gallery and marvel at the beautiful works by Monet. Explore the details of the masterpieces: from Jeunes Filles au Piano by Renoir and Pommes et Biscuits by Cézanne to Grande Nature Morte by Picasso.
The Musée de l'Orangerie is located in the west corner of the Tuileries Gardens, near the Place de la Concorde.
The nearest metro station to the museum is Concorde Station — Metro Lines 1, 8, and 12. You'll find the museum entrance at the far end of Place de la Concorde if you walk south along its eastern edge.
You can also take a bus and get off at the Solférino stop. The museum is only four minutes away on foot.
Enjoy easy navigation and learn fascinating insights about the Musée de l'Orangerie with the in-app audio tours. Tickets are already included.
The Musée de l'Orangerie is open Wednesday to Monday from 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
Closed on Tuesday, May 1, July 14, and December 25.
Come to the Musée de l'Orangerie early in the morning on weekdays to avoid crowds of tourists. You can also enjoy quiet time after 4:00 PM.
Set aside at least two hours to explore the museum's exhibitions fully.
- The Musée de l'Orangerie tickets
The general admission fee is €12.50 for adults. Musée de l'Orangerie offers Enfants & Cie admission for one adult resident of EU accompanying one child — €10.
- Free admission
The museum is free for all visitors on the first Sunday of the month, with reservations only.
The Musée de l'Orangerie also guarantees free entry to people under 18, EU citizens between 18 and 25, long-term EU residents between 18 and 25, people with disabilities and those who accompany them, job seekers, people on income support, Musée d'Orsay Carte blanche members, and ICOM cardholders.
FAQ about Orangerie Museum
The Musée de l'Orangerie strongly recommends booking in advance. You can save time by buying the tickets on our website while booking the self-guided audio tour.
You can book online timed-entry tickets to the Musée de l'Orangerie up to six months in advance. We recommend booking on our website, where you can get the self-guided audio tour to make the most of your visit.