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Musee de l'Orangerie

Jardin des Tuileries, 75001 Paris, France (Louvre / Place Vendôme)
01 44 77 80 07
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Ranked #3 of 564 attractions in Paris
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Type: Art Museums, Museums
Traveller 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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Melbourne
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2013 NEW

I've been to Musee de l'Orangerie a couple of times. The main exhibit here is of course the water lilies by Monet. They are definitely worth a visit even if there is nothing else here. I've seen thousands of impressionism paintings but never in this grand scale and in this quality. On top of water lilies, there are always some... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2013 NEW

The collection is very small and the showpieces are the canvases that form Claude Monet's Waterlillies, but you knew that! There are sure to be crowds, but you know that as well. This mustn't discourage a visit to these magnificent works. Admittedly, for me, the remainder of the collection was not nearly so memorable, but I do feel that it... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2013 NEW

We went here as an alternative to the long lines at The Louvre. Short lines. An amazing exhibit of Italian Impressionists! Went back to Louvre afterwards but Musée de l'Orangerie was most impressive.

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Raleigh, North Carolina
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2013 NEW

Good art. Worth one hour. Take pictures of outside traffic. They will empty the galleries 15 min before closing.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2013 NEW

You should not miss this museum. Use your Paris Museum Pass and enter a museum with fewer people than d'Orssay but plenty of Impressionist masterpieces. The rooms with the Monets are amazing. Then later in the day watch "Midnight in Paris" and you can say "I was there"! Also there are comfortable chairs for a bit of a rest in... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2013 NEW

Too many marble stairs. There is no self help assistance; small spaces to wait in long lines at rest rooms are difficult for many.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2013 NEW

The Monet rooms took my breath away. The rooms were not crowded so you could sit and enjoy the glory. Worth a trip to Paris

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2013 NEW

If you are a Monet fan, you must visit the Musee de l'Orangerie! The Monet water lilies are just stunning to see in person. They are breathtakingly beautiful! If I come back to Paris, I will definitely come back to this museum! Even if you are not a big Monet fan, I think you will be impressed by these paintings.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2013 NEW

A small museum but with the Water Lilies it is a real find. Many fine paintings and artwork - would recommend and take a walk in the Tuilleries gardens after your visit.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2013 NEW via mobile

With D'Orsay right across the river it maybe be tempting to bypass this spot. But it was one of our favorites and a nice small size that you don't get overwhelmed by all the art. We would not have gone here unless we had the museum pass. I'm glad we did it was great.

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