# Musée de l'Orangerie — Paris, France

> The Orangerie was built in 1852 to shelter the Tuileries Garden's orange trees. In 1927 Claude Monet's Nymphéas — eight vast canvases of water lilies — were installed in two specially designed oval rooms, an environment Monet called 'the illusion of an endless whole'.

## Visitor facts
- Opening hours: Wednesday to Monday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM (Closed Tuesdays)
- Admission: €12.50 standard admission
- Address: Jardin des Tuileries, 75001 Paris, France
- Time needed: 1–1.5 hours
- Official website: https://www.musee-orangerie.fr/en
- Facts verified: 2026-06-30

## Highlights
- Water Lilies (Nymphéas) — Claude Monet · 1914–1926
- The Red Studio — Henri Matisse · 1911
- Portrait of Madame Cézanne — Paul Cézanne · c. 1885
- Young Italian Woman — Amedeo Modigliani · 1918

## Famous works covered
- Water Lilies (https://worldmuseumguide.org/artworks/water-lilies/)

## FAQ
**How long are the Water Lilies rooms?**
Each oval room is ninety-one metres of curved canvas — plan at least thirty minutes to take it in.

**Is there a combined ticket with the Orsay?**
Yes, a discounted joint ticket valid for several days is offered.

**How long should I spend at Musée de l'Orangerie?**
Plan 2–3 hours for the highlights. Add time for temporary exhibitions, the museum shop, and café.

**What is Musée de l'Orangerie best known for?**
The Orangerie was built in 1852 to shelter the Tuileries Garden's orange trees. In 1927 Claude Monet's Nymphéas — eight vast canvases of water lilies — were installed in two specially designed oval rooms, an environment Monet called 'the illusion of an endless whole'. Key highlights include Water Lilies (Nymphéas) by Monet, The Card Players by Cézanne, The Young Apprentice by Modigliani.

**How do I get tickets for Musée de l'Orangerie?**
€12.50 standard admission Tickets are usually available on the day, but booking online saves queue time in peak season. Official site: https://www.musee-orangerie.fr/en

**How long should I spend in the Water Lilies rooms?**
Monet intended them as a meditative environment — allow at least 20 minutes seated in the oval rooms. Most visitors spend an hour total.

**Is the Walter-Guillaume collection included?**
Yes — one ticket covers both the Monet Water Lilies and the Walter-Guillaume collection of early modern masters on the lower level.

**How does this compare to Musée Marmottan Monet?**
Orangerie has the monumental late Water Lilies environment. Marmottan has Impression, Sunrise and the largest Monet collection overall.


Source: https://worldmuseumguide.org/museums/musee-de-lorangerie/ — World Museum Guide, independent and ad-free.