We visited L'Orangerie the day after Musee d'Orsay across the Seine. M d'O was really overwhelming - but L'Orangerie is simpler with a magnificent collection but small enough not to exhaust. Though both are must-dos in Paris. Paul Guillame's collection downstairs is an eclectic mix of Impressionism and Post-Impressionism plus, with Modigliani, Monet, Renoir, Utrillo, Rousseau, Verain and Picasso etc.... More

This is a gem of a museum. It has excellent audioguides for several pieces of art, and an array of stunning works on the lower floor. I spent all my time exploring these wonderful works, and actually forgot to go visit the famed wall murals portion with the water lilies! I would not leave Paris without visiting L'Orangerie. Next time... More

My only wish is that it had been sunny. The grey skies did not provide enough light to truely see the beauty of Monet's works. I have been here on a sunny day and was awe struck. More

...at this beautiful old building full of natural light and..water lilies.. More

I arrived at the Museum just as it was opening on a Sunday morning and had the place almost entirely to myself. I couldn't imagine a more delightful way to be surrounded by Monet's murals than sitting in solitude on the bench in the middle of the room absorbing the beauty of the panoramas! The paintings on the lower level... More

Beautiful modern museum with large open area for murals of water lillies . More

Great collection. A Parisian Frick. Many Soutines, a great Derain, and many more. Right in the Tuleries. More

This was a small museum, with the whole first floor highlighting the amazing works of Monet – eight mammoth curved panels showing his gardens at Giverny at different times of day with different lighting. The first room is water lilies and the second includes willows near the pond. The underground gallery had works by Cezanne, Rouseau, Renoir, Picasso and others.... More

I would never have known that the Musee de l'Orangerie existed had it not been suggested to me by a family member. It was worth going just to admire Monet's exquisite water lilies, "Les Nympheas" . Well worth the trip. A must see on any trip to Paris! More