The best part are the oval rooms with Monet murals. Nice little museum at the west end of Jardin Tuilleries.

This is my favourite museum as there are no entrance line ups and you can view the paintings without fighiting the crowds. I love viewing the two circular rooms of Monet paintings. The lower level has many famous artists like Renoir, Cezanne, Sisley, etc. There are no crowds so this is my favourite museum in Paris. Please note: I am... More

This is a great museum in Paris, but it is easy to miss even though you will probably walk right past it. It is located in the Jardin des Tuileries which are the gardens in front of the Louvre. Compared to most museums in Paris the l'Orangerie is small and easily accessible. There are two rooms designed specifically to display... More

Do not miss visiting this musee. It is small, quiet and exhibits some remarkable art. We went twice!!

Monet's waterliles in the Orangerie can't begin to be appreciated in reproduction. You need to experience the real thing. See the paint up close. Sit on the benches and take in the calm beauty. You will come out refreshed and convinced of Monet's genius. Downstairs there was an exhibition of others in the Impressionist circle such as Renior, Cezanne, Marie... More

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

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

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.

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