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Explore the Orangerie Museum: Your guide to Monet, masterpieces, and ticket options

Located in the Tuileries Garden, the Orangerie Museum, officially Musée de l’Orangerie, is best known for Claude Monet’s Water Lilies, displayed across two oval rooms designed around the paintings. The museum also houses the Walter-Guillaume collection, with works by Renoir, Cézanne, Matisse, Picasso, Modigliani, and other major Impressionist and modern artists.

Your Orangerie Museum tickets give you access to a compact but high-impact Paris museum experience. Choose standard entry for a self-paced visit, add an audio guide for more context, pick a guided tour for expert commentary, or book a combo if you want to pair the museum with Musée d’Orsay or a Seine River cruise.

Want to make the most of your visit? Compare Orangerie Museum tickets, choose the right entry, tour, or combo, and plan an easy visit to Monet’s Water Lilies and the museum’s standout collections.

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Why visit the Orangerie Museum?

Facade of the Orangerie Museum in Paris
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A compact museum with major artworks

The Orangerie Museum gives you a focused art experience without the scale of larger Paris museums. In one visit, you can see Monet’s Water Lilies, explore the Walter-Guillaume collection, and discover works by artists such as Renoir, Cézanne, Matisse, Picasso, Modigliani, Rousseau, Utrillo, and Soutine. The museum’s compact layout makes it easy to enjoy the highlights without rushing.

From Tuileries orangery to art museum

The building was constructed in 1852 to shelter the orange trees of the Tuileries Garden during winter. It later became the home of Monet’s Water Lilies and, after major transformations, also houses the Jean Walter and Paul Guillaume collection. Today, the museum’s history is part of the visit, connecting its garden setting with one of Paris’ most distinctive art collections.

Monet’s Water Lilies in oval rooms

Monet’s Water Lilies are the museum’s main highlight. Displayed across two oval rooms, the large panels surround visitors with water, sky, reflections, and light. The setting was designed around the paintings, making this one of the most immersive ways to experience Monet’s work in Paris.

More than Monet

The Orangerie Museum also holds the Jean Walter and Paul Guillaume collection, with 148 works dating from the 1860s to the 1930s. This collection adds depth to the visit, moving from Impressionism to modern art through works by Renoir, Cézanne, Matisse, Picasso, Modigliani, and Soutine.

Things to know before booking your Orangerie Museum tickets

  • Book online to secure your time slot. The museum strongly recommends booking a visit time slot online because long waiting times can occur during busy periods. Online booking helps you plan your date and arrival window instead of relying only on walk-up availability.
  • Check whether your ticket is time-stamped. Some Orangerie Museum tickets are linked to a selected date and time slot, so arrive within the entry window shown on your voucher. Your ticket is valid for one admission only, and re-entry is not permitted.
  • Standard entry covers the main museum experience. Admission includes access to the permanent collections and temporary exhibitions, subject to availability. This includes Monet’s Water Lilies rooms and the wider museum collection.
  • Choose based on how much context you want. Pick entry tickets for a self-paced visit, an audio guide for independent commentary, or a guided tour if you want deeper insight into Monet’s Water Lilies and the Walter-Guillaume collection.
  • Pair it with Musée d’Orsay for a fuller art route. The official ticketing page lists a combined Musée d’Orsay / Musée de l’Orangerie ticket, which works well if you want to explore Impressionist and post-Impressionist art across both museums.
  • Free first Sunday still needs a reservation. Admission is free for all visitors on the first Sunday of the month, but online time slot booking is mandatory. These slots can sell out, so don’t treat free-entry days as guaranteed walk-ins.
Visitor photographing Monet’s Water Lilies at the Orangerie Museum

Orangerie Museum ticket types explained

Entry tickets

Book entry tickets if you want a simple, self-paced visit to the Orangerie Museum. Depending on the ticket selected, you may get reserved or flexible entry, with access to the museum’s main collections.

What can I access?
Orangerie Museum entry, Monet’s Water Lilies rooms, permanent collections, and temporary exhibitions available during your visit.

Best for: Visitors who want to explore independently without a guide.

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Audio guide tickets

Choose an audio guide ticket if you want more context while exploring at your own pace. This is a good middle ground between standard entry and a guided tour.

What can I access?
Orangerie Museum entry, permanent and temporary collections, and audio commentary as per the option selected.

Best for: Independent visitors who want artwork insights without joining a group.

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Guided tours

Pick a guided tour if you want expert commentary on Monet’s Water Lilies, the Walter-Guillaume collection, and the museum’s key artworks. Some tours are small-group or private, depending on the option selected.

What can I access?
A 2-hour guided tour of the Orangerie Museum with an English-speaking guide.

Best for: Art lovers who want deeper context and a structured visit.

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Combo tickets

Choose a combo ticket if you want to pair the Orangerie Museum with another Paris experience. Current relevant options include Musée d’Orsay for a fuller Impressionist art route or a Seine River cruise for sightseeing.

What can I access?
Orangerie Museum entry plus Musée d’Orsay entry or a Seine River cruise, depending on the combo selected.

Best for: Visitors planning a half-day or full-day Paris itinerary.

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Must-see artworks at the Orangerie Museum

Claude Monet’s Water Lilies at the Orangerie Museum
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Water Lilies

Claude Monet’s Water Lilies are displayed across two oval rooms designed for the paintings. The eight large compositions surround visitors with water, sky, reflections, and light, creating the immersive effect Monet wanted for the series.

  • Eight large panels
  • Two oval rooms
  • Monet’s signature work
  • Immersive viewing experience

Young Girls at the Piano

Renoir’s Young Girls at the Piano turns a quiet domestic scene into a study of rhythm, movement, and softness. The upright piano’s structured lines contrast with the gentle poses of the two girls, a theme Renoir returned to often.

  • Domestic scene
  • Soft brushwork
  • Warm color palette
  • Renoir highlight

Paul Guillaume, Novo Pilota

Amedeo Modigliani’s portrait presents art dealer Paul Guillaume as a confident young figure in the Paris art world. The elongated face, direct gaze, and inscription “Novo Pilota” reflect Modigliani’s stylized approach to portraiture.

  • Art dealer portrait
  • Elongated features
  • Direct gaze
  • Modernist style

Pommes et biscuits

In Pommes et biscuits, Paul Cézanne turns a simple still life into a careful study of form, color, and balance. The arrangement of fruit, plate, and surface shows his interest in structure and volume within everyday objects.

  • Still life
  • Fruit and biscuits
  • Structured composition
  • Cézanne study of form

The Little Pastry Chef

Chaïm Soutine’s The Little Pastry Chef shows a young figure with an elongated face, fragile neck, and pastry chef uniform. The distorted features and expressive handling give the portrait its emotional force.

  • Expressive portrait
  • Pastry chef uniform
  • Distorted features
  • Emotional intensity

Père Junier’s Carriage

Henri Rousseau’s Père Junier’s Carriage brings together everyday Parisian life and his distinctive naïve style. The horse-drawn carriage, simplified forms, and unusual sense of scale make it one of the collection’s memorable modern works.

  • Horse-drawn carriage
  • Naïve style
  • Parisian life
  • Unusual scale

Portrait of Mademoiselle Chanel

Marie Laurencin’s Portrait of Mademoiselle Chanel shows Coco Chanel seated in a soft, poised composition with a white poodle on her lap. The portrait reflects Laurencin’s delicate palette and her links to the Parisian avant-garde.

  • Coco Chanel portrait
  • Soft palette
  • White poodle detail
  • Parisian avant-garde

Large Bather

Paul Cézanne’s Large Bather reflects his interest in reducing the human figure to simplified planes, volume, and structure. It connects the museum’s collection to the shift from Impressionism toward modern art.

  • Human figure study
  • Simplified forms
  • Modern art bridge
  • Cézanne composition

Plan your visit to the Orangerie Museum

Visitor viewing Monet’s Water Lilies at the Orangerie Museum
  • Open: Wednesday to Monday, 9am to 6pm
  • Last admission: 5:15pm
  • Gallery closure: 5:45pm
  • Closed: Tuesdays, May 1, the morning of July 14, and December 25
  • Friday late openings: Until 9pm during select exhibition periods, with last admission at 8:15pm

**Planning around opening hours? View Orangerie Museum hours

Address: Jardin des Tuileries, Place de la Concorde, 75001 Paris, France. Find on maps

Getting here

  • By metro: Lines 1, 8, and 12 to Concorde station
  • By bus: Lines 42, 45, 72, 73, 84, and 94 to Concorde stop
  • By taxi: Taxi stand at 252, rue de Rivoli
  • By bike: Vélib’ stations are available near Cambon-Rivoli, Assemblée Nationale, and Musée d’Orsay

**Need directions? See Orangerie Museum location

Main entrance of the Orangerie Museum in Paris

The Orangerie Museum has one main visitor entrance on the Place de la Concorde side of the Tuileries Garden, near the Seine-facing edge of the building.

  • Main entrance: Place de la Concorde side of the Tuileries Garden
  • For ticket holders: Follow the reserved-entry line shown on site
  • Before entry: Keep your ticket ready for validation and security checks
  • Accessibility: The entrance is step-free and suitable for wheelchair users and strollers
  • Good to know: Arrive a little before your time slot during busy periods
Free Wi-Fi available at the Orangerie Museum
  • Free Wi-Fi: Stay connected during your visit.
  • Cloakroom: Store coats, bags, and bulky items.
  • Elevators: Move easily between museum levels.
  • Restrooms: Available inside the museum.
  • Baby changing areas: Facilities are available for families.
  • Water fountain: Refill water during your visit.
  • Wheelchairs and folding seats: Borrow them at the museum.
  • Book and gift shop: Browse books, prints, and souvenirs.
Coffee and pastry near the Orangerie Museum in Paris

The museum has a Café-Librairie de l’Orangerie, where visitors can continue their museum visit in a café and bookshop setting. You’ll also find several cafés and restaurants around the Tuileries Garden and Place de la Concorde if you want a meal before or after your visit.

For a simple post-museum plan, pair your visit with a coffee break in the Tuileries Garden area rather than planning a long sit-down meal inside the museum.

Museum rules sign for visitors
  • Do not touch the artworks
  • Large backpacks, helmets, large umbrellas, and eligible carry-on suitcases must be stored in the cloakroom
  • Pets are not allowed, except guide dogs and assistance dogs
  • Follow staff instructions in the Water Lilies rooms and exhibition areas
  • Check on-site signs for current photography rules before taking photos
Visitors relaxing in the Tuileries Garden near the Orangerie Museum
  • Visit early in the day or later in the afternoon for a calmer experience
  • Start with the Water Lilies rooms, then continue to the Walter-Guillaume collection
  • Borrow a folding seat if you want more time with Monet’s Water Lilies
  • Book ahead for weekends, school holidays, and free first Sundays
  • Pick an audio guide or guided tour if you want more context
  • Check the temporary exhibition schedule before your visit
  • Walk through the Tuileries Garden before or after the museum

Top sights near the Orangerie Museum

Musée d’Orsay

Set inside a former railway station, Musée d’Orsay is home to one of the world’s richest Impressionist and Post-Impressionist collections. It pairs well with the Orangerie Museum if you want a fuller Monet, Renoir, Degas, Cézanne, and Van Gogh art route.

Distance from Orangerie Museum: about 850m

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Tuileries Garden

The Orangerie Museum sits inside the Tuileries Garden, making this the easiest nearby stop before or after your museum visit. Walk through its tree-lined paths, fountains, and open lawns as you continue toward the Louvre or Place de la Concorde.

Distance from Orangerie Museum: 0m

Place de la Concorde

Located beside the museum’s western entrance, Place de la Concorde is one of Paris’ major public squares. It is known for the Luxor Obelisk, fountains, and views toward the Champs-Élysées, the Tuileries Garden, and the Seine.

Distance from Orangerie Museum: about 300m

Louvre Museum

The Louvre Museum is one of Paris’ most visited art museums, home to major works including the Mona Lisa and Venus de Milo. It is a natural next stop if you want to continue from the Orangerie Museum through the Tuileries Garden.

Distance from Orangerie Museum: about 1.2km

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Frequently Asked Questions about Orangerie Museum tickets

Yes, if your Orangerie Museum ticket has a reserved time slot, arrive within the entry window shown on your ticket or voucher. Late entry may depend on availability and staff discretion, so it is best to arrive a little early. For free first-Sunday tickets, online time-slot booking is mandatory.

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