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Welcome to the pinnacle of Impressionist and Post-Impressionst art at Musee de l'Orangerie in Paris, where you can discover works by maestros such as Monet, Picasso, Renoir, and more. Choose from our collection of Musee de l'Orangerie tickets to enjoy skip-the-line entry and combo offers to attractions such as the Orsay Museum.
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Slide 1 of 14, Panoramic view of Monet's Water Lilies in Orangerie Museum, Paris.
Panoramic view of Monet's Water Lilies in Orangerie Museum, Paris.
Explore at your pace
  • Step into the Orangerie Museum to see Monet’s Water Lilies and a rich collection of Impressionist and modern artworks.

  • Your ticket includes access to the museum’s permanent collection and temporary exhibitions during your visit.

  • Visit the Nymphéas Room, where Monet’s large-scale Water Lilies murals are displayed in two oval galleries.

  • Explore at your own pace after entry, with the freedom to spend more time on the artworks and rooms that interest you most.

  • Choose between timed entry, open entry, or an Orsay combo ticket depending on the option selected.

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  • Step into the Orangerie Museum to see Monet’s Water Lilies and a rich collection of Impressionist and modern artworks.

  • Your ticket includes access to the museum’s permanent collection and temporary exhibitions during your visit.

  • Visit the Nymphéas Room, where Monet’s large-scale Water Lilies murals are displayed in two oval galleries.

  • Explore at your own pace after entry, with the freedom to spend more time on the artworks and rooms that interest you most.

  • Choose between timed entry, open entry, or an Orsay combo ticket depending on the option selected.

from Original price€15
€14.50

3% off

Slide 1 of 13, Visitors at the Orsay Museum in Paris, part of Combo: 29129 + 6235 tour package.
Visitors at the Orsay Museum in Paris, part of Combo: 29129 + 6235 tour package.
Explore at your pace
Audio guide
  • Enjoy a relaxed, self-guided visit through Impressionist and Post-Impressionist masterpieces, with the freedom to explore at your own pace.

  • Arrive with your reservation, use reserved entry to step inside, then walk straight into the Orsay Museum permanent collections to begin your visit.

  • Wander gallery after gallery in the permanent collections, revisit rooms as you like and shape a visit that matches your own pace.

  • Stay as independent as you like inside the permanent collections, choosing what to focus on and how long to spend in each area during your visit.

  • Upgrade your visit with an app audio guide or a 2-hour guided tour with an expert English guide, or add a mini guided Seine bridges walking tour.

  • Add combo upgrades such as Eiffel Tower summit, an Orangerie Museum visit with Water Lilies, a 1-hour Seine cruise, or Paris 1874 VR.

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  • Enjoy a relaxed, self-guided visit through Impressionist and Post-Impressionist masterpieces, with the freedom to explore at your own pace.

  • Arrive with your reservation, use reserved entry to step inside, then walk straight into the Orsay Museum permanent collections to begin your visit.

  • Wander gallery after gallery in the permanent collections, revisit rooms as you like and shape a visit that matches your own pace.

  • Stay as independent as you like inside the permanent collections, choosing what to focus on and how long to spend in each area during your visit.

  • Upgrade your visit with an app audio guide or a 2-hour guided tour with an expert English guide, or add a mini guided Seine bridges walking tour.

  • Add combo upgrades such as Eiffel Tower summit, an Orangerie Museum visit with Water Lilies, a 1-hour Seine cruise, or Paris 1874 VR.

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€13
Slide 1 of 20, Orsay Museum interior with sculptures and Orangerie Museum visitor viewing Monet's Water Lilies.
Orsay Museum interior with sculptures and Orangerie Museum visitor viewing Monet's Water Lilies.
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  • Follow the evolution of Impressionism across Orsay and Orangerie, two Paris museums located a short walk apart.

  • Orsay Museum: Get fast-track entry to the permanent collection.

  • Orangerie Museum: Access the permanent and temporary exhibitions, including the Nymphéas Room.

  • Visit both independently, with no guided group schedule, so you can pace each museum around your day.

  • Pair Orsay’s wider Impressionist collection with Orangerie’s focused Monet experience in one art-led route.

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  • Follow the evolution of Impressionism across Orsay and Orangerie, two Paris museums located a short walk apart.

  • Orsay Museum: Get fast-track entry to the permanent collection.

  • Orangerie Museum: Access the permanent and temporary exhibitions, including the Nymphéas Room.

  • Visit both independently, with no guided group schedule, so you can pace each museum around your day.

  • Pair Orsay’s wider Impressionist collection with Orangerie’s focused Monet experience in one art-led route.

from Original price€57.10
€46.97

18% off

Slide 1 of 5, Visitors entering Musée de l'Orangerie, Paris, with its distinctive columned exterior.
Visitors entering Musée de l'Orangerie, Paris, with its distinctive columned exterior.
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  • Step into Claude Monet’s world through a VR experience that takes you from Argenteuil and the Seine to his home and water-lily pond at Giverny.

  • Follow Monet’s fascination with changing light and time through works and series including Poplars, Mornings, Water-Lily Ponds, and Japanese Bridges.

  • Discover how Giverny, its pond, and the surrounding landscape became central to Monet’s later work and his monumental Water Lilies cycle.

  • Trace the later years of Monet’s career, including his struggle with declining eyesight and the shift in his painting toward near-abstraction.

  • Experience the 20-minute sequence through a standalone VR headset, with the experience available in both English and French.

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  • Step into Claude Monet’s world through a VR experience that takes you from Argenteuil and the Seine to his home and water-lily pond at Giverny.

  • Follow Monet’s fascination with changing light and time through works and series including Poplars, Mornings, Water-Lily Ponds, and Japanese Bridges.

  • Discover how Giverny, its pond, and the surrounding landscape became central to Monet’s later work and his monumental Water Lilies cycle.

  • Trace the later years of Monet’s career, including his struggle with declining eyesight and the shift in his painting toward near-abstraction.

  • Experience the 20-minute sequence through a standalone VR headset, with the experience available in both English and French.

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€22
Slide 1 of 7, Paintings displayed inside Orangerie Museum gallery room.
Paintings displayed inside Orangerie Museum gallery room.
2 hrs
  • Join a 2-hour guided tour of the Orangerie Museum focused on Monet’s Water Lilies and key Impressionist works.

  • Follow an expert English-speaking guide through the galleries, with commentary on artists, techniques, and context.

  • Visit in a semi-private group of 6 or fewer guests for a more intimate museum experience.

  • Upgrade to a private tour for your own group of up to 8 people, with a dedicated guide throughout.

  • Get more structure than a self-guided visit, with a clear route through the museum’s major highlights.

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  • Join a 2-hour guided tour of the Orangerie Museum focused on Monet’s Water Lilies and key Impressionist works.

  • Follow an expert English-speaking guide through the galleries, with commentary on artists, techniques, and context.

  • Visit in a semi-private group of 6 or fewer guests for a more intimate museum experience.

  • Upgrade to a private tour for your own group of up to 8 people, with a dedicated guide throughout.

  • Get more structure than a self-guided visit, with a clear route through the museum’s major highlights.

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€140
Slide 1 of 8, Notre Dame Cathedral view from Seine River on Notre Dame Island, Paris.
Notre Dame Cathedral view from Seine River on Notre Dame Island, Paris.
9 hrs
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  • Visit Notre-Dame Cathedral, Sainte-Chapelle, the Conciergerie, the Louvre, and Musée de l'Orangerie with one seamless guided experience.

  • Skip the hassle of planning with included entry tickets and a carefully curated route through Paris's most iconic landmarks.

  • Follow an expert guide as royal, religious, and artistic history comes to life at every stop.

  • Enjoy an intimate group setting for a more engaging experience and easier interaction with your guide.

  • Upgrade to a lunch-included option for a relaxing Parisian meal between visits.

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  • Visit Notre-Dame Cathedral, Sainte-Chapelle, the Conciergerie, the Louvre, and Musée de l'Orangerie with one seamless guided experience.

  • Skip the hassle of planning with included entry tickets and a carefully curated route through Paris's most iconic landmarks.

  • Follow an expert guide as royal, religious, and artistic history comes to life at every stop.

  • Enjoy an intimate group setting for a more engaging experience and easier interaction with your guide.

  • Upgrade to a lunch-included option for a relaxing Parisian meal between visits.

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€165
Slide 1 of 14, Visitors viewing Monet's Water Lilies and the Mona Lisa at museums in Paris.
Visitors viewing Monet's Water Lilies and the Mona Lisa at museums in Paris.
Explore at your pace
Audio guide
  • Explore two of Paris’s top art museums in one day with one convenient ticket.

  • View the Orangerie Museum’s permanent and temporary collections, including Monet’s Water Lilies and works by Cézanne, Renoir, and Picasso.

  • Enter the Louvre during your reserved timeslot and admire masterpieces like the Mona Lisa, Venus de Milo, and Winged Victory of Samothrace.

  • Enrich your experience at the Louvre with an audio guide in 11 languages, with insights into the artwork.

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  • Explore two of Paris’s top art museums in one day with one convenient ticket.

  • View the Orangerie Museum’s permanent and temporary collections, including Monet’s Water Lilies and works by Cézanne, Renoir, and Picasso.

  • Enter the Louvre during your reserved timeslot and admire masterpieces like the Mona Lisa, Venus de Milo, and Winged Victory of Samothrace.

  • Enrich your experience at the Louvre with an audio guide in 11 languages, with insights into the artwork.

from Original price€70.70
€64.51

9% off

Slide 1 of 12, Orangerie Museum facade and ornate room in Hôtel de la Marine, Paris.
Orangerie Museum facade and ornate room in Hôtel de la Marine, Paris.
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  • Immerse yourself in French history with these cost-effective combo tickets to Orangerie Museum and Hôtel de la Marine.

  • Marvel at the world-famous large-scale paintings Water Lilies series created by Claude Monet at the Orangerie Museum.

  • Soak in mesmerizing works like Gabrielle and Jean by Pierre-Auguste Renoir and Pommes et Biscuits by Paul Cézanne.

  • Admire French neoclassical architecture at the Hôtel de la Marine’s

Al Thani Collection and learn about the Garde-Meuble era with the audio guide.

  • Fun Fact: Monet donated the Water Lilies paintings to the French government in 1918 as a symbol of peace after WW1.
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  • Immerse yourself in French history with these cost-effective combo tickets to Orangerie Museum and Hôtel de la Marine.

  • Marvel at the world-famous large-scale paintings Water Lilies series created by Claude Monet at the Orangerie Museum.

  • Soak in mesmerizing works like Gabrielle and Jean by Pierre-Auguste Renoir and Pommes et Biscuits by Paul Cézanne.

  • Admire French neoclassical architecture at the Hôtel de la Marine’s

Al Thani Collection and learn about the Garde-Meuble era with the audio guide.

  • Fun Fact: Monet donated the Water Lilies paintings to the French government in 1918 as a symbol of peace after WW1.
from Original price€28
€27.50

2% off

Slide 1 of 10, Main courtyard of Hôtel Carnavalet with statue, Paris.
Main courtyard of Hôtel Carnavalet with statue, Paris.
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Audio guide
  • Get two different takes on Paris in one booking: the city’s lived history at Carnavalet, and the art it inspired at Orsay.

  • Carnavalet Museum: Direct entry to the permanent collection plus access to the museum’s temporary exhibitions.

  • Orsay Museum: Entry to the permanent collections and any temporary exhibits on display, with an audio guide for self-guided listening.

  • Keep plans flexible—both visits are self-paced, so you can take your time in the rooms that matter to you.

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  • Get two different takes on Paris in one booking: the city’s lived history at Carnavalet, and the art it inspired at Orsay.

  • Carnavalet Museum: Direct entry to the permanent collection plus access to the museum’s temporary exhibitions.

  • Orsay Museum: Entry to the permanent collections and any temporary exhibits on display, with an audio guide for self-guided listening.

  • Keep plans flexible—both visits are self-paced, so you can take your time in the rooms that matter to you.

from Original price€44
€39.04

11% off

Pro tips to help you make a pick

Book a time-stamped ticket online where possible, especially during busy periods. This helps reduce uncertainty around entry and ticket availability.

Most tickets include access to the permanent collection and temporary exhibitions, subject to availability. Check your voucher and the museum schedule before visiting.

Choose an audio guide if you want more context without joining a live guided tour. This works well for visitors who prefer exploring independently.

Choose a guided tour if you want Monet’s Water Lilies and the Walter-Guillaume collection explained in person by an expert.

Pick an Orsay-Orangerie combo if you want a fuller Impressionist art route across two major Paris museums.

About Musée de l'Orangerie

Visit Musée de l’Orangerie to see Monet’s Water Lilies in the museum’s immersive oval rooms, then continue into the Jean Walter and Paul Guillaume collection. The museum brings together major Impressionist and modern works in a compact setting, making it one of the easiest Paris art museums to explore in 1–2 hours.

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Art & Culture Lovers

AddressJardin des Tuileries, 75001 Paris, France
Also known asOrangerie Museum
Year opened1852
Founded byFirmin Bourgeois, Ludovico Visconti
Visitors per year800000

Did you know?

The Orangerie building was constructed in 1852 to shelter the orange trees of the Tuileries Garden during winter.

Monet offered the Water Lilies cycle to the French State after the Armistice of November 11, 1918, as a symbol of peace.

The Water Lilies rooms opened to the public in 1927, a few months after Monet’s death.

The Jean Walter and Paul Guillaume collection contains 148 works dating from the 1860s to the 1930s.

The museum’s Water Lilies are displayed in two oval rooms, creating a continuous panoramic viewing experience around the visitor.

Why visit Musée de l'Orangerie?

Monet’s Water Lilies

See Monet’s Water Lilies in two oval rooms designed to surround visitors with the paintings. The installation is the museum’s defining experience and one of the most famous Monet displays in Paris.

Walter-Guillaume collection

Go beyond Monet with the Jean Walter and Paul Guillaume collection, which brings together major works by Renoir, Cézanne, Matisse, Picasso, Modigliani, Rousseau, Utrillo, and Soutine.

Compact museum experience

The Orangerie is easier to pace than Paris’ larger museums. It works well for visitors who want a focused art visit without committing half a day.

Central Tuileries location

The museum sits in the Jardin des Tuileries near Place de la Concorde, making it easy to pair with the Louvre, Musée d’Orsay, the Seine, or a walk through central Paris.

Easy Orsay pairing

Musée d’Orsay and Musée de l’Orangerie work well together for an Impressionist art route. Choose this pairing if you want to follow Monet and other major Impressionist works across two closely linked Paris museums.

Highlights

Plan your visit

Main entrance

Main entrance

The main entrance is on the Tuileries Garden side of the museum, near Place de la Concorde. Most visitors enter here for ticket validation and security checks. Visitors with reduced mobility can use the accessible entrance located to the left of the main entrance.

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What our guests say

Pamela T

Australia
Solo
Last week

+7 more

Despite staff going on strike in the morning still managed to make it in, once in a lifetime experience.so many artworks, very rich culturally, Egyptian, French, Italian, Greek.. Sculptures and artworks alike highly recommended.

Combo: Orangerie Museum + Louvre Museum With Audio Guide

Mishkova S

Group
Sep 2026
Great museum, there is a section for every era and art form, created with care and elegance. The only downside is that there wasn't good air conditioning.

Combo: Orangerie Museum + Louvre Museum With Audio Guide

Vedran K

Croatia
Couple
Last week

+3 more

Visiting the Musée de l’Orangerie was a wonderful experience, especially seeing Monet’s Water Lilies in person. The rooms are beautifully designed, creating a calm atmosphere that allows you to fully appreciate the artwork. Booking tickets through Headout was easy and convenient, and the entry process was smooth. A great experience for art lovers and anyone visiting Paris. Highly recommended!

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Steegen D

Group
Jul 2026
The work of Claude Monet is extraordinary. And the other colcection is from worldfamous artists you may not mis. And the staff is very helpfull

Orangerie Museum Tickets

Erika M

United States
Couple
3 weeks ago
With all the other complicated transactions one must do while traveling these days, purchasing our tickets to the Fabulous D'Orsay Museum was a breeze! We thank you for making our lives easier. I will remember the artwork there ( so wonderfully displayed!) for the rest of my life. Merci!!

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Daniel K

United States
Couple
Sep 2026
Amazing museum ! Wow just wow. Make sure you visit the fifth floor . I seriously gasped at some of the masterpieces that you could literally touch ( I didn't ) . Old train station turned i to this world class museum ! So great .

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Cornelia H

Couple
May 2026
The part of the tour along the Canal Saint-Martin was particularly impressive and beautiful, as we passed through six locks. In addition, clear explanations were provided in both French and English. My 14-year-old granddaughter also thought it was a highlight of our trip to Paris. Truly a unique experience!

Combo: Seine River & Canal Saint-Martin Cruise + Orsay Museum Tickets

Brenda J

United States
Couple
Yesterday
There were long lines even if you had reservatiins. We were told to be there 15 minutes early, it really should have been an hour early! Once we were inside, everything was moving quite efficiently!

Combo: Orangerie Museum + Hôtel de la Marine Tickets

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