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Musee de l'Orangerie

Jardin des Tuileries, 75001 Paris, France
01 44 77 80 07
Ranked #4 of 534 attractions in Paris
4.5 of 5 stars 1240 Reviews
Type: Art Museums, Museums
Traveler Description: beautiful art. I wasn't expecting the magnificent display of Monet's Nympheaus.  Absolutely stunning. I thought it would be a series of rectangular... more »
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Adelaide, Australia
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24 reviews 24 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 26, 2012 NEW

Monet's eight large water lilies panels (Les Nympheas) are beautifully displayed in two purpose built rooms. The museum also has some other wonderful art works and changing exhibitions. The museum holds some fine works by Renoir,Monet, Cezanne, Sisley, Picasso, Matisse, Modigliani, Utrillo and Rousseau. In 2009 photos were allowed in the museum but not so in May 2012 (a policy... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 25, 2012 NEW

enjoy the museum, then exit & enjoy Place de la Concorde, then walk along the river to Pont Alexandre - great views. More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 25, 2012 NEW

Not only do you get Monet's Nympheas (Water Lilies), but there is a fabulous art collection there as well. The Water Lilies are an incredible work of art and are displayed as Monet wanted them to be. An escape from the outside world. More

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Phoenix, Arizona
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 25, 2012 NEW

I really liked this compact museum. Monet's Lilies are great and the place can be seen in an hour. It is so close to the Louvre that you should see them both. More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 25, 2012 NEW

An amazing collection of mostly 19th century paintings. More

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Rutledge, Missouri
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 25, 2012 NEW

Monet's waterlilies are displayed in a way that allows one to be surrounded by the paintings. It is absolutely breathtaking. All signage is in French with no English translation - I highly recommend getting the audio tour. Also, there is a free 45 minute film (in French with English sub-titles) that helps put the whole thing into perspective. Highly recommended!... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 24, 2012 NEW

Take a moment from a busy sight-seeing day and stop in to see Monet's water lilies. That was his intention ... to create a calm place to retreat to from a beautiful and exciting but hectic city. More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 24, 2012 NEW

I remembered being in Paris 20 years ago when I went to the quaint little art museum called Jeu de Pomme and was thrilled to see it's art had been moved to a new building. I got there at 9 am to open the museum and was lucky to be one of 5 people sitting in the gallery viewing the... More

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Lincoln, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 24, 2012 NEW

Having almost been trampled to death in the Musee d'Orsay, this little gem of a museum comes as a welcome surprise! No queues, manageable crowds, but above all stunningly beautiful art. Museum falls into three main areas: 1) The Monet murals 2) A Debussy themed exhibition 3) A collection of impressionist / post-impressionist paintings The museum as a whole package... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 24, 2012 NEW

We were thinking of a trip to Giverny, but coming here saved us the time. Eight wonderful panels by Monet. More

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